Now that the Little Princesses have reached the mature age of NINE, they don't seem to have the massive melt downs that they used to have when allowed to stay up later on occasion. So, we went back to the group that we'd connected with way back in 2013 when we had just begun the process to adopt from China. It seems crazy to think that the last time we were at a meeting we just had Tikvah at home, and tonight we went with FIVE kids!
It was so refreshing to be with other people who GET IT! Who have gone through the same intrusive processes to bring their children home. Who have seen their children from hard places through countless doctor appointments, therapy visits, surgeries, etc. etc. etc. and also who think NOTHING of it if your kiddo does something a little strange...
It was great to catch up with online friends face to face -- to hear where they are in the process now, and where God is leading them. To see their kids older, more mature, more confident, and thriving with their family. To see them take the lead in being compassionate to other children who are newly home, differently-abled, or just unsure of their welcome.
We had a nice dinner, then the kids played games while we parents talked and prayed. Such a nice evening!
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