This is actually the button-popping, shirt-splitting (proud!!) Grandma and Grandpa signing in for Brent and Cindy. It seems the Internet is not working for them in Africa, so we will try to relay messages to y'all. Please feel free to comment to Brent and Cindy though, because there may be times that they can get online, and even when they get home they will love to look at this to see everyone's comments!
First, they want to apologize for not being able to blog for you as they had promised.
7:30 am call (Monday, March 10th, our time) Today they picked up the boys. Mesele and Abinet had walked straight out to them, dressed in the clothes that Brent and Cindy had left for them the previous day. They may well be the happiest, cheeriest, most obedient, easy going children there!! They ate together, drove somewhere together (the boys traveled well) and they saw some amazing traditional African dancing.
The driver, who also spoke English, asked Mesele who Brent and Cindy were,
Mesele replied, "Mommy and Daddy" in his own language.
The driver then asked, "What do you think of them?"
Mesele replied, "I love them!"
And then he asked Mesele, "Where are you going to live?"
Mesele replied, "In Canada."
The boys even had a little nap already - sleeping for a couple of hours!
Brent was reading the boys a book and he asked Mesele, "Who is that guy?" and Mesele responded, "Who is that guy?" He was repeating what Brent said verbatim - amazingly, learning English already!
They put the phone to Mesele's ear and I talked to him for a bit, he didn't respond. Brent said he was amazed that a voice was coming out of the phone, and amazed that Brent talked into this thing.
Now they will be busy getting Mesele and Abinet's paperwork in order.
There is another couple from Calgary who are adopting 2 boys, one of which is a good buddy of Mesele's. It would be great if they could keep in touch!
So ... again, prayers and comments from you are extremely uplifting for Brent and Cindy, Mesele and Abinet.
God Bless, Grandma and Grandpa Klassen.
13 comments:
I get goosebumps hearing all these exciting things you guys are experiencing as "mommy and daddy". So good to hear the four of you are bonding. You are CONSTANTLY in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so excited for you.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
It brought tears to my eyes to hear that the boys know that you are Mommy and Daddy and that their so happy to be with you! I can't imagine how emotional and exciting this must be for you! I'll keep praying!
Zachary and Matthew said that they are very excited to see their new 3rd cousins. Murray and Wendy are very excited for your great first day and will be thinking and praying for you the rest of the trip.....
p.s. I have not gotten too hungry yet so Arthur is doing fine!!!!!
How exciting to hear that things are going well and that you see God is answering the prayers so many people have prayed. "mommy and daddy" are words you've been waiting to hear-tears are rolling down my cheeks.I can just see the boys wearing the cute clothes and the 4 of you together 'a family'. Can hardly wait till you are home.Our prayers continue to be with you. Much love.
Wow! You guys are parents! That's just so fabulous! God is so awesome and faithful! We'll keep praying for things to continue smoothly and for a safe trip home as a new family! Congrats!
(Wait 'til they meet Arthur.)
Hello Cindy!
Carter and I cannot wait to meet the boys!
Heather Wall also says hello. She is over my shoulder, reading all the posts!
Carlene
Hello Cindy!
We love you!
Osler School
Hi guys! Well we are so excited at all that has happened in the last few days. Sounds like God is answering a whole bunch of prayers. We were very excited to hear how the boys are excited about meeting their mommy and Daddy. Wow - thats sounds so awesome - Mommy and Daddy!!!
Well we are all very excited and can hardly wait to meet those beautiful boys. We are constantly praying for you all, and look forward to hearing more. Cindy I'm looking forward to our weekly phone calls, I miss you already! Enjoy your boys!
Hey Guys,
Wow! How awesome God is! It must have been just so great to hear your little boys say "mommy and daddy" for the first time:) You are in our prayers everyday and we are looking forward to seeing you guys soon.
The boys are really going to be looking when they see the snow for the first time:)
Take care
I'm with Jill in the goosebump department - God is so faithful as He's lead you to the point of becoming a family. So great that Mesele is already picking up some english and that he's already saying that he loves you and calling you Mommy & Daddy! Praise the Lord!!!
YIPPEE!! I am just soooo excited for you...I can only imagine how you must be feeling :)
Enjoy every moment and pack it into your memory.
Love and Prayers
ahh...tears...so happy for you both!
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