Backing up, Back Home and Feeling Good

On Saturday we spent almost the entire day with our new children. It was another great day. On Saturday we went with all the kids to a museum called Boonshoft in Dayton. I think it was a great place for the little kids since most of the exhibits were geared towards young children. It was also great for the big kids because they just loved going there and spending time with the girls and us. The kids all played and chased each other around the museum. I have to say they all occupy each other and I actually feel that having 5 will be almost easier than just 2 kids because they all keep each other entertained. We then went to lunch with all the kids and the some of the foster family. The foster family had spent time with us and the kids. I have to say at first I thought it was strange that you spend the time with the foster family but talking to the foster mom really gave me insight into the children, what they have been through, and how far they have come so I am greatful for that time we have spent with them. I also was put at ease on her feelings about the children moving onto a permanent home. She assured me that they wanted the children to be adopted and they got into foster care to help kids and had no intentions of adopting. She shared with me that this was always there goal and as much as they will miss the kids she is at peace with them coming to live with us. It made us feel so much better because you are thinking gosh I am taking these kids from the home they have known for the past several years and the foster family is going to be agonizing over them leaving. So Sunday we visited with the children for the last time before they come live with us. When we got to the house they came out and were just so excited to see us. After spending the weekend with the kids and getting to know them we just feel so at peace with our decision to adopt older children. Yes we have heard horror stories and the stories of challenges people who adopt older children face but these kids are so loving and sweet that we know it was meant to be. Our goal when we decided to adopt was to ensure the saftey of both Lennah and Delylah and we feel that God has matched us with children who not only will love us as we will them but also love the girls and be great big brothers and big sister to Lennah and Delylah. I have absolutely no fears about the girls being harmed in any way. God has truly blessed us soon to be 5 times over and we could not be any happier. Now we just have the 8 week wait until they get to come home.