Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!
She's legally our girl! We went back to the registration office this morning, answered a few questions, and the adoption was finalized.
We also had the opportunity to speak to the director of Olivia's orphanage. She seemed like a kind woman who genuinely cares for Olivia. She asked that we let her know what we learn from the doctors. She also gave us the clothes that Olivia was wearing when she was found. That was such a nice surprise. Now we have the clothes and the note left by her biological mother so one day Olivia will have something from her.
We are all tired today. Although we went to bed before 7:30 last night, Olivia reminded us that babies don't always sleep well. She was up four times. I think she was waking up and realizing that she was in a new place and felt a bit scared.
God is so faithful and has answered all of our prayers. She seems mostly at ease and is bonding to both of us equally. She's healthy, except for a "throat infection," which is being treated with antibiotics. Plus, it's obvious she can hear some things but we haven't figured out which tones, volumes, etc. to use if we want her to hear us. We know this, too, is in God's hands and He makes no mistakes so whatever the outcome it will be perfect.
We miss you all and we're excited to introduce Olivia to all of her extended family!!
Kim
She's legally our girl! We went back to the registration office this morning, answered a few questions, and the adoption was finalized.
We also had the opportunity to speak to the director of Olivia's orphanage. She seemed like a kind woman who genuinely cares for Olivia. She asked that we let her know what we learn from the doctors. She also gave us the clothes that Olivia was wearing when she was found. That was such a nice surprise. Now we have the clothes and the note left by her biological mother so one day Olivia will have something from her.
We are all tired today. Although we went to bed before 7:30 last night, Olivia reminded us that babies don't always sleep well. She was up four times. I think she was waking up and realizing that she was in a new place and felt a bit scared.
God is so faithful and has answered all of our prayers. She seems mostly at ease and is bonding to both of us equally. She's healthy, except for a "throat infection," which is being treated with antibiotics. Plus, it's obvious she can hear some things but we haven't figured out which tones, volumes, etc. to use if we want her to hear us. We know this, too, is in God's hands and He makes no mistakes so whatever the outcome it will be perfect.
We miss you all and we're excited to introduce Olivia to all of her extended family!!
Kim
2 comments:
Just beautiful! You all look so happy!
Beverly
Woo hoo!
I think that about sums it up :)
Hugs,
Vanessa, John, and Jilly
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