Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Contemplating what to say...

So here I sit on Christmas night reflecting on the holiday. I loved having most of our family home for a couple of days before Christmas, and being able to go visit with our son this evening.  The entire holiday was a little "off" though.  My thoughts are never far from our two little girls who are a half a world away.  I want them home!

We are at the point in this process that we will soon be able to communicate with them.  Once we get our LOA - Letter Of Approval (which is estimated to be 4-6 weeks from now) we will be allowed to send a letter, photos and a care package. 

We spent most of the driving time this evening discussing what photos to send, and what to say in the letter.  I think we've pretty much decided on the photos, but what does one say in a letter to six-year-old girls to announce that we are their parents?  What evidence can we present to assure them that we love them and will take care of them?  What can ease their minds that they will be coming to a good place, especially when it is so far away and different from anything they have ever known?  If you think of us, please pray for wisdom that we'll know what to say.  And please pray for our daughters whose lives are going to change in every possible way.  This is going to be very scary for them, and my heart aches at that thought.

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