We had the pleasure of spending the day with a very silly orphan boy from Eastern Europe.
From the drive in the van where he looked through a Disney Ice Capades program and assigned my kids' names to each of the characters saying, "This is...Emilia!" in a thick Eastern-European accent while pointing at a picture of Donald Duck, to calling everyone chicken, or deliberately mixing up names...he had us all giggling and laughing throughout the afternoon.
What a delight!
You wouldn't know from looking at these beautiful eyes and this goofy grin, that this boy has been an orphan for almost three years. What did he endure before his single-mother's parental rights were terminated when he was 8 years old? His face and personality do not show his grief; one can only imagine what is hiding behind that smile.Now 11 years old, he is only a little less than a year younger than our eldest, Ethan. The boys had a great time just being boys together. Having three sisters, Ethan always enjoys when boys come over. It was his idea initially to adopt twin boys so that we could even out our family. I know he'd really like a brother.
All of the kids liked him. It's amazing how open they all are to the idea of adoption. Of course, they're absolutely clueless about how it would forever change the dynamics of our family--all of us are really-- but I so admire their childlike faith. After we first met this boy, briefly last week, Evangeline (6 1/2) announced, "I think we should adopt him! I want a (insert country name) boy!" If only it were that simple...or is it? Evangeline followed him around like a puppy most of the afternoon, imitating his silly antics.
Fortunately, Chris was able to break away from work to come spend time with our new friend. This boy has never known a father. How much he would benefit from such a great dad as this!!
Are we his forever family? We continue to wait on the Lord and pray! Our eyes have certainly been opened even more to the great need that exists for Christian families to step up and care for the orphans of this world in very real and practical ways. We quite literally saw the face of adoption in our home this afternoon, and you are now seeing it on your computer screen. How will we respond?
Grace and Peace,
Angel
P.S. He loves chicken and gave my mashed potatoes a thumbs up. :)
16 comments:
I absolutely love the pictures of the two boys together.
Praying, praying. xoxoxox
I want to hear more about this!! How is it that he was just 'plopped' in your lap??? Having looked into adoption as we were battling infertility, I know it usually doesn't happen like that! Just curious how it is that he's here for 30 days? (read that earlier on your blog)
P.S. -- I like the message He's giving you (top right corner of your mantle, last picture). :-p
Praying, praying, praying.
In Him,
E
Boy he sure 'looks' like he fits right in. You wouldn't even be able to tell he was adopted just by looks alone. Praying.
PS- What a beautiful family
My brother and his wife are waiting to hear what Ethiopian child/children they will be welcoming into their family. Here in Canada, there are more people wanting to adopt within our country than there are children being adopted out, so I am curious about the U.S. and the process there. I hope and pray for your situation and for that precious boy!
Oh! Great and Mighty God! How you make yourself known. How you show us Your face. \
Can't wait to talk to you! Love & many prayers.
Wow! How exciting! We're praying for you guys as you seek God's will with this sweet boy!
It's so exciting to read about all of this. You are the second blog friend I know who is adopting and internationally, wow. I pray the Lord shows you what He has for you. And the pictures are cute. :)
JoAnn
I cried last night reading this post, so I had to come back today when I was unemotional.
I'm still not...
SO.
I was praying all day yesterday that there will be ONE thing Angel that sticks in your mind all day. One thing that he says or does that repeats itself in your mind and gives you your answer. That you will look at whatever it is (a conversation, look, Word, action) and have peace to move in whatever direction because of that.
I hope you got many, many answers, but that it's becoming clear what God wants from this.
Angel,
I had a HUGE smile on my face as I read this and saw those pictures, and as you share your heart with us.
And I love Emily's comment about praying for that one thing that might be a sign/confirmation for you. I'll join her in that prayer!
Love to you and yours!
Over the past few years, I have often thought of children that were considered special needs or unadoptable because they are over the age of 4 or the double whammy of being a boy over the age of 4!
What a blessed day you all had together. It makes me cry to think that he and other children do not have a forever family to call their own.
Praying that God will give you wisdom and peace, my friend!
Love,
Marsha
I'm praying, and if I write anything else I'll just start crying...
I look forward to seeing what the Lord does.
I just realized you started using your kids names in the posts!?
The mashed potatoes is a sign.
Wow. This is all crazy! He looks like he'd fit right in.
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