Friday, May 23, 2008

Three's A Charm!

We went to bed the same time as the girls did last night which helped tremendously in their sleeping. McCaule is especially auditory and any sound wakes her.

We went down for breakfast after their morning bottles at 7 a.m. McKelle ate evertyhing we put in front of her. McCaule won't eat anything but the scrambled egg. She'll try a new food and then shiver.

We had a very delightful day with them. We took them on a couple of walks outside and visited with other patrons of the hotel. We took a lot of video and pictures.

The foster mothers arrived a little after 6 pm and the girls didn't even acknowledge them. I guess they enjoyed us afterall. We did have many smiles and giggles today from them along with being content more when we were not holding them. We gave the fosters extra food for the girls that we had purchased along with some new clothes as well.

We helped them out to the taxi and said our goodbyes. It was a sweet time.

Our coordinator stayed behind to visit with us and gave us an update of what it's like in the PGN and CNA at present. It's really a zoo. The CNA says they are "rescuing" children and sent 9 up to PGN for them to do something with them and PGN sent them to hogars. The children are the ones being punished here. It's sad. The "interviewers" of the birthmothers are not people with any experience. They are basically like our FBI interogating the mothers even at times screaming at them. It is not a pleasant experience for them. There is no set practice of interviewing and every day promises something new.

We need to be in prayer for the situation at hand and as we shared with our coordinator Proverbs 21:1, "The king's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD; He turns it wherever He wishes", our prayers must be ones that bring honor to Him as He is the only one who can remedy the situation and change the hearts of those who for whatever reason are causing so much pain to so many. In the end, may Christ be glorified!

1 comment:

Kathy G. said...

Hi leah,
The girls are gorgeous!!! Look how much they have grown since I last seen them...
Sorry I didn't get your message about the Casa Grande phone number in time. been very busy. I see you got it anyways!!! Caylee is doing great! Birthday June 2nd!!! It never ends here. Hope the get to come home soon. I am sending our prayers!!
Kathy