Still March 4.... I think

We had our police station appointment in the afternoon in order to get the girls passports. The girls were so nervous. Poor Keira kept wringing her hands and Isabella…. Well she stayed by me without being told!! They told the guide the other day they were scared of the doorman at the hotel…. Thought he was a policeman. So the guide said “no, he is more like a uncle” and NOW Isabella EVERYTIME we walk in the doors starts smiling and tells the doorman “hello Shoe, Shoe” which is Uncle. She has such a BIG love of fun!! She continues to be a “tough cookie to crack” but I did get my first kinda hug at night. That was really the first time that she would even let me touch her so even though it was not truly heart felt….. Well I will take it - it’s a start. They have so much to learn. When they were asked what they like to do for fun, it was cleaning the floor and washing windows. Isabella was very angry at me today because she wanted to wash her clothes and I told her it was my job. So very independent for such a little girl. I am posting some more pictures showing the Keira laughing so hard at Coty and Isabella eating with Chopsticks …. SOUP!! I haven’t taken too many pictures this trip (Stacy only took 6 this whole trip) because the girls require a lot watching and hand holding - much busier trip than we ever had. We have a very kind and caring guide name Kelly who has spent sometime each day speaking with the girls - we are calling it "Teatime with Kelly". We get to tattle on the girls and they get to tattle on us :-) She is so good helping with some behavior issues and the girls can tell us though her what their fears, concerns or questions are. These little ones have been though such huge changes in the last days and have so many concerns and questions about what is going on . I'm not sure how prepared they were or even you can prepare a little one on what it will be like to leave the only home they knew and go live with complete strangers who can't even understand most of what they are saying....... Very thankful for such a wonderful guide.

Thank you Marcia, Shelia, Kristi and Marcy for your comments/emails and everyone’s prayers! I needed to hear them. I also got a perfect daily devotional about PEACE. …. Just what I needed to read when I needed it.

Thanking God today many things.....my Family, friends and this little precious girl that is loved beyond words. Also I'm blessed to have such a incredible son to help on this trip and a sister who can always put things in perspective for me (along with drying my tears)

tammy

Tammy