We have been out to the orphanage everyday this week. While the trip out there is draining, it is hard to stay away. When we arrived on Tuesday morning we could tell right away that Caleb was not his normal, cheerful self. Then at lunch he grabbed his throat and we thought "Oh, No" but he informed us instead that it hurt to swallow. I then felt him and he most definitely had a fever. I took him to the nurse on staff at the orphanage. She checked him, gave him medicine and sent him bed. When we left the nurse, Caleb began to cry, this is the first time we have seen him cry. I asked him if he would perfer to cuddle with mama on the couch and he did. I held him and rubbed his back for an hour before I tucked him in for a nap. It was wonderful to hold and comfort him. On Wednesday he was feeling better and for the first time he did not want us to leave (usually it is Alena who has a hard time). We feel that we have taken a huge step in the bonding process with Caleb. While we feel bad he was sick we are thankful for the opportunity for him to find comfort and security with us and we pray daily for the hearts of our new children to find comfort in their heavenly Father.
"Give praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! He is the Father who gives tender love. All comfort comes from him." 2 Cor. 1:3
Our paperwork has been filed again at the SDA (State Department of Adoption) and is waiting for the director's signature. Once this is complete a court date can be scheduled which we pray will be sometime next week.
Please continue to pray for God's blessing through this process. There is much human factor involved in each step and we pray for God's favor.
Another beautiful Spring day!
Caleb is quite the soccer player and was thrilled to beat papa 7 - 2.
As you can see, the game ended on friendly terms.
Two peas in a pod. They are fast becoming good friends.
Mr. Personality. Caleb loves the camera.
Learning his letters with papa.
Anything with Lightning McQueen is a huge hit.
Caleb finished this 100 piece puzzle in 15 minutes!
Some major hulu hooping skills!
Some more major hulu hooping skills!
Caleb popping his head into the picture at the last second.
How wonderful. It brought a tears to my eyes knowing Caleb finally is knowing his parents. Becky, what a sweet moment to hold him and be able to comfort him. Our kids love all the photos. We pray everyday for your health and safety.
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ReplyDeleteLord, we pray for the favor of You....that the Dilners have favor with You and all officials in the SDA, Juvenile Services and elsewhere to complete, sign and send all necessary documents for a court date. We ask for breakthrough with every roadblock. Let Your kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven in all the lives involved for a successful adoption of these children into the Dilner family. In Jesus name, Amen.