Another reason we were anxious to get on home was that our other three children who are in college, were home for Thanksgiving and if we got in Saturday night, I would get to see them Sunday before they headed back to school and Sasha could meet the rest of his siblings. And it all worked out. :)
Our first family photo! Some of us were still in jammies, and some of us were in play clothes, but I do not care. We were all here and for that I am so very grateful! Oh, and Collin's precious girlfriend was here too...and added bonus. Sasha is very timid with new people but he seemed very comfortable and happy with all of them. Of course, we have looked at hundreds of pictures and videos of them and have face timed with them many times so perhaps he felt like he knew them already.
An added perk was that my parents came to lunch Sunday so Sasha got to meet his grandparents too. He immediately went to them and hugged both of them. I think he is so happy to have a family!
Sasha had a great time checking out our house and our yard and playing with Jocelyn and Ellie. He seems very happy. Then today, Jocelyn and Ellie had their 6-month dental cleanings so we all went. Sasha got to check the place out and see that J and E came out with goodie bags. I made him an appointment for next Monday - should be lots of fun! (insert sarcasm here) I am anticipating his teeth needing a great deal of work. After that, we headed to get his hair cut. At the orphanage, I think, when they cut hair they usually just buzzed the boys hair. So Sasha kept saying no when I told him that is what we were doing. But he got to watch Scott get his cut first and saw that he just got it trimmed. He then happily climbed into the chair and let her trim his hair too. It looks sooooo much better and he was happy. Win win.
We then went and found him some shoes that actually fit and a pair of jeans that come close to fitting - he is so skinny!!! By that point, he was asking to go to 'doma' (home). He and Jocelyn and Ellie played and played in the back yard. My concerns about having to tear him away from his electronics was unfounded. He loves being outside playing with the girls. He truly seems so happy and carefree. Such an incredible addition to our family. He is continually popping out with new English words and today, after only a little over a day with the other kids, started saying Daddy instead of Papa when talking about Scott. He seems to be an incredible adaptable and smart little man!
Our two days home have been full of fun but have also had some spots of sadness and distress as well. My dad was diagnosed with melanoma while I was gone and broke the news to me yesterday while he was over visiting. He will be going to MD Anderson in the next couple of weeks for a complete work up to find out the severity of the cancer and to find out what treatment will be required. I am praying that it has not spread at all and that he will not be subjected to the treatment I just finished in February. Please keep him in your prayers. Then Caroline (aka Carlie), our 19 year old, had a pretty bad car accident on her way back to Mississippi State on Sunday night. She is sore and achy and has a knot on her head today but otherwise is ok. Her car....not so much. We are so very grateful that she and the others involved were not seriously injured. It has been a roller coaster of emotions but through it all, we have faith in God and know that all things work together for His good.
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