We went for a late lunch/dinner around 3:00pm, and went back to the room for a little quiet time!(Mind you, we had been up since around 3:30am.) Any way, we slept for about an hour. We knew Caleb would not be there till 6:00pm. Well, as it would turn out, Caleb came early! Can you believe that? Hannah was still conked out on the bed-although she proclaimed she wasn't sleepy-and I had just plugged in the thingy-ma-jig, that I don't use at home, to smooth out a few wrinkles on my khakis, when low and behold, the phone rang! We jumped out of our skin, and Bus dashed to answer it, only to knock the whole phone off of the desk! They called back after an eternal minute, and we dashed to finish getting ready to hold our precious son!
The most unbelieveabable thing happened as we took the elevator down. Hannah was wearing her "Property of Jesus Christ" shirt, and 2 American men began to ask her if she was a Christian. (They were here from Knoxville, TN on a mission trip). Anyway, as we got off of the elevator, Hannah told them we were there to adopt, and we were getting ready to meet her little brother. Right outside the elevator, they asked if they could pray with us. We believe that the Lord sent them, as they prayed the most beautiful prayer.
The next few minutes were quite a blur, as we received Caleb, and met his beautiful foster mother. She was with her mother, mother in law, and an interpreter. They all seemed very nice, and I felt so much better knowing how much he was cared for. Unfortunately, he has a bit of a stuffy nose. Please pray that he will be comfortable while we are together!
It was like receiving a gift, as he was wrapped in 3 blankets, had on a sweater outfit, beautiful shirt, and t-shirt. Yes, I do believe he is a wonderful gift!!! He is gorgeous! He has beautiful dark eyes, lots of beautiful black hair, and pouty little lips! He weighs about 11.5 pounds. He is a great eater, and eats about every 3-4 hours. We have all taken to him, and he to us! Waking, this morning early, to feed him was very sweet, and Bus is right there with me! Caleb is a bit off of his schedule, and it will take us all a little time to adjust.
A funny story, before I go...Caleb was fussy, and I was rocking on the bed with him. Hannah kept reaching for him and kissing his forhead. Bus was gone to warm some water in the microwave. Hannah finally looked at me and said, "Just give him to me, I know what to do with him, I can calm him down!" Well, how about that-a little momma in the works!!
We love you all! Thanks for your prayers!
Love,
Sabra, Bus, Hannah, and Caleb
3 comments:
Good Morning! Thank you for sharing the wonderful story in detail about meeting dear little Caleb, Sabra! And how like our Lord to send two angels to minister to you at that time as well! And dear little Hannah...FINALLY...she has her baby! How precious of all of you!
Your story is so encouraging to everyone...and a reminder that God gives each of us the blessings that are best for us. And since my own dear grandmother was adopted, it gives me special joy to see my own children give a home to a special child. Love always, MOM Maslin
P.S....oh, and Sabra, it's called an 'IRON'...;-)) (just a little motherly input here...:-)) MOM
Sabra and Crew
I am so excited for you! Isn't God awesome! It is fun to read about someone else's journey with new eyes (post-adoption). Enjoy your time together in Caleb's birth country as it is a very precious time! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Expect a phone call from me once Caleb is home and life settles down! When will you return to bring him home?
Love, Darcy
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