Last night and today, we spent some wonderful time with two of the many people that were sponsoring Brett at New Day Foster Home. Michael and Connie live in Hong Kong and work between Hong Kong and Beijing. They took a train into Guangzhou to spend time with us and Brett. Michael and Connie showed an incredible love for Brett that we will barely be able to convey to him down the road. As Cindy and I have traveled down this adoption road, Michael's and Connie's love for Brett are just two of many people of Brett's "red thread" of life. To all of those people who have either directly taken care of Brett or have supported Brett at either Jiazuo or at New Day, Cindy and I want to express our sincere thanks, knowing that words alone will never be enough.
As for the other events of the day, it was spent doing a little shopping, and then having dinner with most of our travel group as the Cow and Bridge Thai Restaurant. We have now successfully managed to put Brett into both the "hip hammock" and backpack carrier. This should save both of our backs going forward until Brett is either using arm crutches or his new leg.
As for now, as I write this post, Cindy is trying to put Brett to sleep. Brett did not nap today even though he said he was tired and wanted to nap. After Skyping with family tonight Brett has managed to fight off the urge to go to sleep. Cindy was laying down with him, and when she though he was asleep, she got up - and then so did Brett. All I can say is that the boy is a complete mess.
As I finish this post, Brett is now really asleep and soon so will Cindy and I.
5 comments:
Isn't it just amazing, that red thread?! Gosh, that brought tears to my eyes... hard to figure out a proper thank you sometimes... Like, how do you thank the people who've made you SON's life so blessed until you could get to him... Just goes to show how important it is to try to bless other people every day... you just never know how important that blessing will turn out to be. :) I love happy endings :)
What a special treat to meet two of Brett's sponsors and so sweet they traveled to Guangzhou. You will all be forever connected through Brett. Get some rest & we look forward to hearing more tomorrow.
Wow, this has been one exciting trip! What a wonderful couple for you to have met, and what a small world we live in after all! Kindness is everywhere.
Thanks for the post, Russ. Your "boy's a mess"??! Is that Southern slang for a wild child? (my favorite name for David) :)
How beautiful. It looks like the three of you are holding up really well. How are the girls doing?
What a blessing to be able to meet two of Bretts sponsors!! It's wonderful to see a part of God's provision for Brett while on his journey to you. It reminds us all the difference we can make when we say yes and act on what God lays on our hearts to do. God is good! Enjoy the rest of your time in GZ:-).
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