Quick Update

Today was yet another lesson to be learned.  Josh and I went to the hospital to bring them the rest of the meds we brought to donate.  They were like kids in a candy store going through the crate.  It brought us such joy to see them so happy and preparing to use the stuff so soon.  We also got to hang out with the docs for a bit and sit in on a couple triage type sessions.  I learned that Ugandan people are tough!!!  

We went to visit the pediatrician friend that Josh has.  She was working in the AIDS clinic, which is dedicated to children and education on Wednesdays.  Destroyed.  Destroyed.  Destroyed is my heart...again.  The more time I spend here, the more I feel like I need to do something more for the people.  While we were sitting there waiting for our turn to talk to the pediatrician...I couldn't help but get choked up.  Josh was trying to help me out and I was trying to explain that I just feel like I should be doing more.  He reminded me that we are doing something.  And I know that we are...I just feel like we should do more.  We will see where the Lord leads us with that!

I told Josh "These people are looking at us like we are rich.  We have a hard time at home...paying the bills and stuff."  Josh replied:  "But, Courtney, we are rich."  And that just made my perspective change so much.  We are.  Most of us are.  

As for an update with little Mr. O:  He is well.  He is smiley and sweet and full of giggles.  We are really looking forward to getting him out with us on our own...but can't just yet.  He gave a little taste of the transition we are headed for when he bit me today.  He gets upset...he bites, pinches, or hits.  This is very common with children who are adopted.  This is how they all react to anything that upsets them.  They don't understand that there is another way to express their feelings.  We will teach him!  Time to finish reading "Toddler Adoption"!!!  Still can't wait to post some pics.  Hopefully after our ruling on Monday we will be able to!!!

Please continue to pray for a fast, successful ruling and visa appointment.  Also, continue to pray for the sick little boy - he is showing a little progress!!!  Also, there is a Canadian Mom here who is really stuck and is feeling very down.  She is adopting a little boy and has been told she needs to wait about 6 months for her visa.  

Thank you again for the support.  Today was long...and when I got online and saw the support our loved ones gave us...I got all kinds of emotional.  Gosh...we are just so blessed.

To Our Sweet O,

We love you so much!  It feels like we have known you forever.  You see us and smile.  You are such an incredible little man.  You have been through a lot and you are an inspiration to me.  Thank you for being you.  

Love you more,

Mommy