Family of 5

Words cannot describe the day we had today. It was unbelievable. We were so nervous this morning but when we arrived at the adoption agency, we didn't have time to be nervous anymore. We had about 1 hour to sit down with the nutritionist and counselor. We found out all the information they had on the kids and we quized them as much as we knew how.




Then the magic began! They brought the kids in and they smothered us with hugs and kisses. They are sooooo affectionate! They brought us flowers and a gift and immediately called us Mami and Papi! They have been calling us that all day and telling us the love us!

Yesterday, while I was at the Market, there was one Colombian candle gift that I really wanted to buy, but didn't since I knew I would be back later. Well, amazingly enough, the gift that the kids brought us was that exact gift. How cool is that?

We spent about 1 hour at the agency with the kids and then we took a taxi back to our lodging. The kids never let go of us. All they want to do is hug and kiss us! We love it. We played some games and then we went to the park. Hand in hand the whole way. We had a great time climbing, swinging, running and kicking a soccer ball. We stopped for ice cream on the way back and then played some more games.



Leidy got with Jim on the computer and she showed him Disney.com. She is very affluent on the computer and we found out she was #1 in her class at school. Jhon will not stop talking. That kid has enery plus, and has already taken all the toys from the entire bed and breakfast and placed them strategically around our rooms.


Estafani is very sweet. She loves to be held. I think she is a little shocked right now but is embracing us completely.

From all the crazy stories we have heard, our day has honestly been a perfect day. I really don't think life can get better then this. We have been hugged and kissed to death and the kids are excited about going to the United States on an airplane and meet Jasmine our dog! They love to swim, dance, sing and run around until they completely colapse on the ground.

Tears have come to our eyes so much today. The prayers have been heard and we have read some of the comments to the kids. They are so happy. The Bed and Breakfast had a small party for them as they now are part of a family. It is great to have their support also.


As amazing as the day has been, we are exausted. Sleep was very short last night but we need to get used to that I've been told. Our kids are ready for bed now and we are tucking them in and saying some prayers with them. They have been to church here and are familiar with praying. Another God moment today was holding hands around the table praying and thanking God for the food and for our family. Jhon and Leidy both thanked God for us! Talk about something that you will never forget.

They don't know English at all but we can already tell it won't be long before they pick it up. We brought some English/Spanish books with us and Leidy is reading both languages. They are very healthy kids and eat all their food.

I really wonder what they are thinking though - as they are now in our custody. They seem so happy and calm and it is really tough to think of their background. We were explained of their tough conditions and health when they came into custody of the state. The pictures of before and after are pretty extreme.


Good night to you all and I will post more when I catch my bearings, if I ever do... Everything has been so amazing and our day was much easier then I ever dreamed! Love you all.