Orphanage Trip

This morning we had the opportunity to do something that we could not do on our last two adoption trips - visit our child's orphanage. We had the privilege of meeting Aiden's foster parents and a couple of his foster siblings. Aiden had lived with this foster family for the past two years - the foster apartment is on the orphanage grounds. It was a very special time. We also visited a few sections of the orphanage where we were able to see several babies. The orphanage seemed to have many caregivers. Aiden's school was also part of the orphanage - he wanted to show us that but it was determined that that might be too disruptive.

Aiden didn't seem to be affected by the trip - in fact he seemed eager to show us around. But in the afternoon we could tell that he was missing his foster parents. We knew that time would come. Please continue to pray for him as he makes the transition to his new home. A late afternoon swim seemed to get his mind off things. By the way, Aiden seemed to be very close to the girl in the picture, his foster sister. He has been wearing (since we got him) a necklace she made for him. We've been told that she too will soon be adopted.

Aiden loves to play on the computer - where he has been learning the alphabet. He also likes to play on the Leapster (a handheld educational game system). We bought him some books to also help him with his English. Adam picked up a Chinese Sponge Bob book.

Tomorrow we take a trip to the zoo. The journey home continues...