Settling in at home

Hello everyone. Well, we have enjoyed being back home for the last week. The first few days after Henok arrived were spent on the road, and he was very happy to be able to stay home the last week.

We had a very fun time on Sunday out at the Faske's Ranch (Thank's Suzanne for opening your home and your heart to all of us!). All of the families from this area got together and had BBQ, and a whole lot of fun.

We found that Henok loves to go fishing. He also caught a bunch of minnows and wanted to bring them home so we could raise them in a tank! So now we have about 3 minnows left and we just added some tetras and Henok (and Mom) are enjoying that alot!

One thing that we were worried about was how well Henok would like the food. Well, he has done well, and has been very good about trying all the different foods that we throw at him. Some things he likes, and some things... well... he spits out and says with a determined look on his face... "NO!"

The last week has been a very important time for us as a family. Renee and I have bonded with Henok, and we can tell that he has begun bonding with us. He is very affectionate and loves hugs, which is good for our family because we LOVE to hug! Like any normal child his age, he has begun testing the limits and exhibiting some posessive tendencies with "His" toys. Sometimes he just doesn't want to share, which I think is totally understandable. Having to share for the last 10 years with a hundred other children, and now having his own toys can be overwhelming. However, he understands that he needs to be nice and share with his cousins.... ;)

The last few days have been bitter sweet for Renee and I. We both know that this time of joy must come to an end all too soon. I didn't expect to feel the way I do. I feel happy and excited, and yet there is a sense of despare in what must happen. He has to go back. We know that, but we don't like it. We have really only just begun to scratch the surface on this new relationship, and something just seems wrong about having to give that up now. But this was Gods plan from the beginning, and we accept that. We just don't like it. However, it has given us a much greater sense of urgency to get the paperwork done and get the money together and go get our Son and bring him Home for good!

Well, here are a few more pictures that we wanted to share with you. Enjoy and tune in soon for another update!