Meeting JGirl

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Surprisingly, we slept really, really well! If you ever have the opportunity to stay in a Shilo Inn, do it! You’ll be glad you did!

We headed to the foster home and there she was! She watched us very seriously for awhile…then let us hold her. After the visit from the caseworker I fed her and we played for awhile. We took this video:

Then we headed to Target to pick up a few things we needed immediately for her. Afterwards, we headed up into the Gorge – stopped in Multnomah Falls to get a few things for the boys, and then went to see some old friends from Seminary. After some wonderful fellowship and a meal, we headed back to the foster home. I was able to help get her ready for bed!

She was very happy all day. The only time she cried was when we had to give her some medication.

Tomorrow we have some meetings downtown at the DHS office and then we’ll be back to the foster home. Prayers for those meetings would be appreciated.

Well, it’s late and I’m exhuasted. Eric’s watching CNN with his eyes close 😉 LOL Good night all!

We are here

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We made it – phew! My mom came over at 2:30 and made us dinner (bless you Momma!!) while I finalized our packing and Eric tried to feel better. Poor guy has an ear infection, but hopefully his new meds will help.

Our plane was 20 minutes late, but we considered ourselves lucky after spending time with a family from Alaska who’s flight was 2 hours later!! Those kids were hyped up and stuck! The girl kept saying “Hey guy-with-computer, watch me!” lol And, of course, he did! Eric and I taught her to do pushups (something we do with our boys when they have too much energy) and timed her on picking up her toys. She was a good girl, but waaaaay too active for that small a space. I felt so bad for them. I felt even worse when I talked to the mom and she was so sad to be going home. It’s a long story, and I don’t even know her name, but I hope having a chance to talk to someone helped her!

Our flight was uneventful – PTL! As we took off I realized what we were doing…where we were going…and why. I started to cry. It was pretty overwhelming.

Arriving at PDX, getting our car (and upgraded for free to a Toyota 4 Runner – Eric is in love!), and getting out hotel couldn’t have been simpler! Everyone has been very friendly and a blessing today!

Eric talked to the boys – who are hanging with my mom while we are gone – and they sounded happy. They want souvenirs from Oregon. So we are hoping to find something for each of them as a memory.

Tomorrow morning we are meeting the caseworker, foster family and JGirl … not sure how I’ll possibly sleep tonight! But morning will come sooner than I’m ready for it – so I’d better try!

I’ll write more tomorrow! Good night!!

Easily distracted

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Well, I’m done packing and I should be working…but I was reading blogs! And, Perri had a fun quiz that I think was pretty spot-on for her! So I decided to try it too. Not entirely convinced that it’s correct….but it IS one of my favorite flowers!

I am a
Daffodil


What Flower
Are You?

 

You have a sunny disposition and are normally one of the first to show up for the party. You don’t need too much attention from the host once you get there as you are more than capable of making yourself seen and heard.