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Moses' first visit to Home of Love


Noah and Fortunate having fun

I have spent the last five weeks in the home mostly. Making sure that I'm home every time that Moses is home. We've had some very interesting times of adjustment and as this amazing kid takes everything in stride, he also has been trying on different things. Now he's on to crying about little things like Ana does. Makes a mama struggle since I'm 90% sure he's crying because he forgot to take his shoes off before his pants and now his pant leg is stuck, but maybe, just maybe, he's crying about something greater than that and I'm just not understanding...

His (and our) language is coming along well - although, we're still struggling with basic communication, let alone more complex topics!

Josh playing football with the guys (Moses in the "smart" orange polo).

We finally ventured to Home of Love as a whole family yesterday. We (I?) were a little worried about how he would react and whether that would cause even more insecurity. I needn't have feared! He wanted to wear his "smart" clothes ("pa gang lega" for church), so I let him. We went as a whole family at a time when all the children would be home and we went armed with balls to do some "structured" play time.

Moses had a blast, the other children had a blast, the mamas/aunties who were there all sat down with pregnant me to watch the group playing. What a wonderful time! Moses came home nearly giddy and definitely full of happiness. It is a testimony to the love and care that Home of Love gives our children that our Moses is so eager and happy to visit! Praise God!

Ana, on the other hand, asked me if we had to leave Moses behind or if we got to bring him home with us still. And displayed her insecurities full force... guess I forgot to reassure her in my concern about Moses!

Gracie ALWAYS loves Home of Love and sure enjoyed seeing ALL the kids playing in the field!
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