Gavin & Lyla

Well today was the day!!!  I was so BLESSED to carry this beautiful boy out of those orphanage doors to begin a NEW life!!!  SO AMAZING!!!!

Today was a whirlwind of emotions - I am still spinning.  We met with the Director so I could sign some papers and Thank her for taking such good care of Gavin.  She is so sweet and she made me promise to send her pictures of Gavin often.  Then I asked for a favor.  I asked if I could please see Lyla (soon to be Lily) as I had a gift for her that Christina had made.  I am not going to lie - I was so nervous I thought I would pass right out when she said "of course".  As I followed her - I couldn't hold it in - I was a MESS!!!  Then we entered this very little room that led to another little room.  AND THERE SHE WAS!!  Oh My!!!!  My heart HURT!!!  I asked her caregiver if I could hold her, she was hesitant but the director said "YES, YES".  I held that baby and I couldn't control any of my emotions.  Tears were flowing and I couldn't even believe I was holding her.  She is so BEAUTIFUL!!!  She touched my face so softly!!!  I was overwhelmed with GUILT!! How could I have not kept the promises I made to her???  How could I walk away from her????  She is so pale and so weak.  She is in a "sick" room.  I could only stay for a few minutes.  The boys were not allowed in either.  This room was so small.   They told me to say "good bye"!   I kissed her precious little head and told her how MUCH I LOVE HER.  I told her that her Mommy & Daddy are coming for her and that they LOVE HER SO MUCH TOO.  I told her that Christina LOVES HER and made her this very special bunny. She just looked at me the whole time and smiled.  I honestly felt like she understood everything I told her.  I told her I was so sorry and then I handed her to the caregiver.  I pretty much ran out of that room.

It was then time to pull my self together because we were going to get Gavin.  To bring him in to our family forever.  So Awesome!!!  The boys were looking at me like they were a little concerned.  So I wiped my tears and prayed silently for a little help.  We were in another building so it took a little bit to get to Gavin's groupa and it is just what I needed.  We opened the door to his groupa and there he WAS!!  Oh my, sitting at the table just waiting for his new life to begin.  He said "Ma Ma Ma Ma", well he actually screamed it.  Oh Thank GOD!!!!  He was so excited and couldn't get out of his little seat fast enough.  The nanny scooped him up and put his coat, snow pants, gloves and the most beautiful owl hat made by Miss. Sara!!!!  Oh boy did he look so handsome!!!  The nanny walked him out and it was my time to scoop him up FOREVER!!!  Oh My, Gavin is coming HOME!!!!!  Thank You JESUS!!!!!!!  Nick & Conor took a video but it takes forever to load darn it!!  Here are some pictures of yesterday and today.

Your new life buddy!!!  Just one of the many benefits:  napping with your big brother!!!!!

GOD IS GOOD