Orphanage and Foster Family Visit

Yesterday we traveled back to Kaifeng for a visit to the orphanage where Levi lived for a couple years before he entered Love Without Boundaries foster care.  We were so happy that the boys foster mother and Jacob's foster grandma were able to meet us there.  We got to ask them questions about the boys and thank them for caring for our boys.  It is obvious that Jacob and Levi were well taken care of.  Both boys are healthy and a very good weight.  The boys were happy to see the foster mom and grandma and spent some time with them while we took a tour of the orphanage.  We got to see a baby room, a therapy room, and the school room.  When we got ready to go, the boys were very happy to come with us. 

Before visiting the orphanage, the guide told us both of our boys said they were afraid we might leave them there.  We assured them they were just visiting to say goodbye and we would never leave them.  I know it is going to take months and years before they really trust that is true after all the changes they have been through.  Every day the boys seem happier and more relaxed with us and that is so good to see.  The transformation in Jacob has been especially noticeable.  He seems most attached to me but also really likes his Daddy too.  He runs to give us hugs all the time now.  We feel incredibly blessed to have our two boys and we are thankful with how smoothly they are transitioning.

Isaiah and Susu really like their brothers too and they have coped well with the traveling and varied sleep.  It is certainly a challenge traveling with four children, two with moderate mobility issues but I wouldn't change experiencing this as a family for anything.  I believe both the good and hard times shared together are what bond a family together.  We leave in less than an hour to head to the airport so we can fly to Guangzhou.  Next post from Guangzhou.