Love is...

Looking back at the last few posts I realized that I need to update a little. 

The Hooks & Davis families HAVE court dates!!!  They both go to court in March!!  God heard our prayers and He opened the judge’s heart and they have court dates!!  Continue to pray that the judge will keep her heart open during the court proceedings and see that the best thing for these little ones is to be home with their families.  Other families are depending on her as well. 

Ok… this next part… I don’t want to say anything out loud… Timothy might hear me… so shhhhh…  We’re back on track with the potty training.  SHHHHH!!!  Don’t get excited… I don’t want him to know that I’m on to him.  LOL  Seriously, I think it might have just been his “thing” while he was sick(with a little cold).   I’ll be sure to keep on top of that next time. 

Speaking of the little cutie pie… he just amazes me every day.  He’s so sweet and affectionate.  Showing affection is something that most orphans are very stingy with even after they are home.  It takes time for them to establish the trust, and figure out that this whole kissy, huggy, lovey thing is pretty nice.  We have always hugged and kissed and told him how much we love him.  We do that with all of our kids.  If there is one thing I want them to all know, and never ever doubt is that I love them more than life itself. With Timothy, giving it back has to be on his terms.  We know that, and have given him all of the space that he needs.   As we have done that, he has gotten so affectionate.  He will just crawl up on our laps to snuggle, he offers kisses, and asks for them from only me when he bumps, falls, whatever (cuz Momma’s kisses on your boo-boo makes it ALL better dontcha know!?).  I think one of the best times is right before bed, when we are saying good night, he wants hugs from everyone, and if there’s someone missing, he asks where they are (in his own little way, that we all understand!), I am the last one, and he will hold on for a minute, and I tell him I love him (in English & in Russian), and he says “Luh” when I say it. 

THIS is NOT a child that can’t learn.  This is NOT a child who doesn’t deserve to live, to love, and to be loved.  This IS a child that God created absolutely perfectly.  This is a child that He has allowed us to have in our lives, and has blessed us beyond words. 

Tonight, after his bath, he smelled so good, and his hair was soft, and clean, and he just had this look.  It’s hard to put into words.  As it gets closer to the one year mark of God showing him to me, I can’t help but think of what would have happened if we hadn’t answered His call to “Go”. 

There are several special children that our RR family is praying for right now.  Children who are in the final stages of the processing to be transferred to institutions.  Children with medical needs that won’t be met.  Children who will lie in a crib, or a bed because someone thought that they are not worthy of love.  Children whose lives mean nothing to anyone where they are, but keep hearts crying, and Mommas praying half way around the world.  Children who, just like our Timothy, were made perfectly by God, even with the issues that they might have.  Children who need a family…

This is Masha... she will be transferred
within the next week if her family doesn't
find her!! 

You can read more about her here : MASHA

This is Alexander.  He has already been transferred...
He is still waiting for his Momma to find him too!!

You can read more about him  here:  ALEXANDER