Day 2 7-14-12

I woke up this morning ate breakfast and began connecting with Barry, Pastor Seide, and Mario who work for the orphanage to begin working on last minute adoption tasks.  I explained to Mario what I needed to happen with the translation and notary and he said that he could make it happen over the weekend.  I paid him 400 Haitian Dollars (40.00) and anxiously await his arrival on Monday.  Because of the language barrier and the use of a translator, I went over exactly what I needed again to ensure that when he returns it is correct.  Thank you all who prayed for this to happen as it did and much faster than I thought.  Nothing happens fast in Haiti and prayers have been answered!!  Barry also received a call from our attorney during this time who wanted to schedule a meeting on Tuesday afternoon at 2:00.  I did not expect to hear from him on a Saturday morning and again thank God for making this happen. 

After meeting with everyone about the adoption, I went down to hang out with Wisbens. I found a soccer ball and picked it up and that was all it took to get the kids on the field to play.  After playing with them for a few minutes I soon realized that they were way out of my league and I needed to watch from the sidelines.  I watched all ages of kids play and could tell that to them soccer is to what football and baseball is in America.  I have an excellent video of Wisbens playing soccer and scoring goals and will post as soon as the internet allows me.  He hopped around chasing and kicking the ball and using his crutch as his leg.  His will and ability is undeniable and I am proud of his resilience from not only surviving an earthquake but loosing his leg as well.

Wisbens continued to ask about calling Jen and Maddon on the "TV" today and I was able to work it out after dinner to call home. We went to the school house and with electricty and a small amount of wifi made it happen. Wisbens was excited but very shy when talking with Jen and Maddox and that will improve over time as he gets to know them better. We enjoyed every minute of our family time even if we are a couple thousand miles away. 

We finished the night watching Rookie of the Year.  The kids laughed hysterically and sat in awe as though it was a new release.  It was a great ending to a day and made my night to hear all the kids laugh and the joy they recieved from watching a movie.  I am excited to go to church tomorrow with Wisbens and have my church clothes laid out and ready.  One thing that I have learned here is although it is a 4th world country that when you meet with professionals, go to church, school etc. that you dress up for it.  As I set through church tomorrow not understanding a word the pastor says, the experience will be emotional for me to know that the kids at New Life Children's Home will have an opportunity to hear about Jesus and profess him as their Lord and Savior.  The other emotional part will be as Wisbens and I walk into service and find a seat next to each other, that we will one day get to do that weekly in Bowling Green, Kentucky as a complete family!!  I pray that you continue to pray for the adoption process, meeting with our attorney, as well as safety to and from his office.