32+ weeks pregnant... 6.5 year old daughter who is unable to do any of her own activities (including walking)... 2.5 year old daughter who got thrown quite off balance by Daddy's 5 day absence for a support-raising trip (lots of tantrums)... heat index = humidity (mid to high 80's for both)... no AC... I'm actually LOOKING FORWARD to a "calm" air-conditioned, semi-seated 14 hour day at work tomorrow (sorta)! ;-P
We are in Liberia - the electricity goes in and out because the generator is having trouble keeping up these days! So hopefully it will stay on long enough to post and the internet connection will allow me this luxury! We were united with precious Gracie on Thanksgiving day - I will write more about this later. But, oh! is Gracie a joy! She is so beautiful, so joyfilled, and a bit mischievious. Her physical limitations do not permit her to accomplish much mischief, but we can tell that she is trying to push some limits already. If we were not in love with her already, she is irresitable and such a treasure and blessing from God. In our two days together, she has not cried once. She spends most of her days smiling, she loves to snuggle (good match for us!), and has the most contagious laugh! Life takes more effort for her - her cerebral palsy is moderate and every activity is a challenge and is clearly tiring for her. Meal times (which she loves) take a long time and much patience and d
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