Touching story of love

We celebrated the adoption of 2 of our Beautiful Gate kids yesterday. They are brothers who will be heading to Canada in another day or two. I think they will be in for a surprise when the arrive home as it is definitely summer here and winter there!
The grandfather of the brothers came for the adoption ceremony. It is the first time in our 2 years here that a biological member of an adoptive child has been present for a ceremony. I know many of the adoptive families will drive to villages looking for family members so the kids can say good-bye, but having him at the ceremony was touching. He lives in the same village as one of our house staff and they shared the story of how the children's mother died and before she was even buried, their father died. The grandfather was left to care for them but he realized that he is old and could die before they are old enough to care for themselves. He asked for help from other relatives but no one was willing or able to help. He felt stuck because he wanted to give them a good future but knew he could not provide it himself. That brought him into contact with the house staff, our social worker and DSW where it was decided that the boys could be put in a care center and placed for adoption.
For the boys I feel like while hearing that story, it could have brought back more painful memories of their parents passing away, but it also was a chance to see how much their grandfather loved them. They know how much he wants them to have a good life and their new parents were there hearing the story too so they will be able to reinforce that when they are older and begin asking questions. I found it to be a touching and beautiful ceremony and praise God for the work he is doing in all of their lives. I also pray he will help these 2 boys to fit it well with their new family in Canada. The four of them look so happy together and they have two sisters waiting at home to meet them! Go with God and be blessed.