Off to Bond- Then to Sweden!

What a blessed day it was here at Beautiful Gate. Today one little boy, who has been matched for over 13 months, finally had the chance to meet his parents and go off to bond with them. Once again I was struck by how well our social worker is able to match kids with their perfect parent/parents. The parents and their new son hit it off very well and they even stuck around and watched him play with his friends during playgroup so they got a real good glimpse to his life here at Beautiful Gate and are now spending 1:1 time with him till the adoption this Friday. This couple is from Sweden and are the first couple we have met in our 9 months here from Sweden so now we have had couples from all 4 countries, which Lesotho works with, come during our time here.

The highlight for me was that there was a management meeting that the office staff needed to be in and so they asked me to stay with the couple and answer any questions, etc. till their ride came. It was very special to be able to sit and talk about Beautiful Gate, their time of waiting, Lesotho, HIV/AIDS and many other topics. And amazingly enough, my kids played very well together in the sandbox for over an hour so I could really be helpful to this couple. I am usually very busy either teaching the kids, cooking meals, cleaning or doing other things that I do not often get to spend time with adoptive families (except the last group from Canada who were here a little longer than they had planned – hope all is going well for you and your little blessings!!!).

I have spent many hours kicking balls back and forth with their new son and playing hide and seek and will miss his handsome little smiles and his spontaneous hugs. As it was getting close to time for him to leave, he actually ran up to me and grabbed my legs and when I bent down he gave me a huge hug and kiss. Usually I initiate the hugs and kisses but I am honored by his little gift to me. Another happy ending of a family who has persevered the waiting process and received the reward of a happy, healthy, and loving child that will be theirs forever. Thank you once again God for the most beautiful, precious gift that is adoption!!!!!
Anita