Like much of our worries in life, our worries about Asher not remembering us was just that, worries, because he remembered his mama and papa and came running to see us. He also remembered everything we have taught him such as high five, tickle tickle, and Jen’s favorite… kisses. God is soooo good! 
Before leaving Astana, we took him to his first restaurant and went to the Biterek (Tree of Life), which is their national monument (like our Washington Monument). From the top of the Biterek the city doesn’t seem as big, as you can see the city boundaries and beyond the city all you seen was fields of wheat and corn.
We also wonder how he would react to car rides and his first airplane flight, but no problems except he doesn’t like wearing the seat belt on the airplane. Which of course made him cry, something we have never heard him do either. I think we can all relate to this as no one likes to be trapped or not free to roam around and do what we like. But with some reassurance and a few smarties we were able to get him to calm down and deal with it.
In the few short hours we have had him, he has talked more than we heard him talk in the whole month we had spent bonding with him. He is speaking Kaz so we have no idea what he is saying, but he seems to be very content with us. During the plane flight he was singing, which was absolutely adorable to see and hear. And like most toddler boys, everything is an adventure for him. He wants to touch and see everything and we mean everything. His whole world has just expanded way beyond anything he has ever known and this is where we know God is going to bless us. We will be reminded of all the simple blessings around us that we take for granted everyday.
After a great first day of many new and exciting first for Asher it was time to get ready for bed and why not try the big potty, which he had no problem sitting on, but no luck going. Since we haven’t had a toddler in a while, we forgot not to let him run around with out a diaper… as he was waiting for his bath, he pooped and peed on the floor, but hey that’s what little kids do sometimes. After a nice bath and one of our favorite books, Goodnight Moon, it was off to bed with no complaints or crying and that was for all of us as Jen and I exhausted.
God is soooo good!
Signing off from Almaty.....
Jay, Jen and Asher
6 comments:
Hurray!!!!!Sounds like every one will be home soon! Here is a poem I found that I thought you would enjoy.....Just change "her" to "him" and it will fit!
Lori Streeter
God bless my child
By Helen Justis
God bless my child, who was not to me born,
but in my heart, she is not forlorn.
God bless my child, who cries tonight
May God's love and comfort hold her tight.
Come home my sweet one, so far away.
I'll love you and hold you, our hearts made of clay,
Are molded together by God's precious will.
The time may be passing, but seems standing still.
Soon you will be here, our hands holding strong
A bond, it will grow, no matter how long.
God bless my child, her heart be prepared
To receive the love, we all have to share.
God bless my child who will soon come home
God's blessed gift, a child, His own
Hola from Colombia. How happy we are for all of you. What an exciting time. We understand completely the language barrier, but he will be picking up English words in no time. Thank you for hosting a tailgate party with my mom and kids. It was very nice of you to include them. We are doing ok here in Colombia, but I am really ready to come home. We miss the kids sooo much. We have about 3 more weeks to go. We are anxious to meet Asher.
May God continue to bless you family and have a safe journey home.
Yeah! How fun and how exciting! Blessings to all! Carolyn
How wonderful that Asher remembered you and ran right to you! Time to begin your new adventure together!
Yeah! We are so happy for you. Everything is going fine here. Mom and Grandma were wrapping up sweet potato's in the barn today. So she is feeling fine, and amazingly following all of her rules. Everyone is doing well here. Enjoy your little guy, and we are excited to meet him. Love Heather
This is all so exciting! I am so glad that Asher remembered you and all the cool things you've taught him to do. He is such a doll in those pictures (especially in the green jammies) and I cannot wait to meet him! God bless! Jess Gonyou
Post a Comment