You are going to be so loved.

"Sons are a heritage from the Lord,

children a reward from him."

Psalms 128:3

We have officially accepted the referral. Rick and I have been floating on air all week. A lot of the fun has come from watching other peoples response.

First when we share we have the referral and then when we show them their picture. It's amazing and so appreciated when people get teary eyed. It has happened so many times. Of course everyone agrees the boys are beautiful.

My mothers response was my favorite. When I showed her their picture, of course she was already crying, she kept saying, "You're going to be so loved." Then she would hold the picture to her chest and then look at their picture again saying, "You are going to be so loved."

Earlier this week we have an unexpected treat. One of our agencies social worker is at the orphanage now. She e-mailed us a brief note on each of the boys. I never imagined the joy an e-mail could bring me. Of course as excited as we are we are also aware these boys and their birth family are going through so much. Hearing her tell us a bit of how they are doing helped eased our mind. The members or our agency's on line support group can't say enough positive things about how the children are cared for.

Here's what she said about T.

"T (his brother is K- referred to the Wheeler family): Seems to be adjusting well to HH. He doesn't like the camera for some reason so I haven't been able to get a photo of him. I remember the first day they came to HH. All the kids in the car where crying except for T. He was super shy and kept watch over his brother. I went in to see the new kids that evening and the nanny had some toys on the floor for all the kids. T was rounding up all the toys and giving them to his brother! He then acted as a wall between his brother/the toys and all the other kids. He was very sweet w/his brother who cried a lot in the beginning. T would give him kisses and try to comfort him. He always stayed by his side and kept an eye on him."

I love it that it's in his character to make sure his brother has the toys. He looked after making sure his brother was okay instead of meeting his own needs. I can't wait for him to trust we'll take over caring for both of their needs.

Here's what she said about K.

"K (his brother is T )- i think they were referred to the Wheeler family: Such a handsome little fellow! Beautiful eyes and a wonderful smile. Was playing in his room last night. Loves to be tickled and of course loves getting hugs and kisses."

I knew the transition was weighing heavily on K. It was so good to hear he's been smiling. So glad to hear he likes getting hugs and kisses. Right now Brady is the stand in. (yes of course Rick too) Brady was happy to hear that too because he doesn't like them so much.