...and that went well, but then the day quickly dissolved into one tantrum after another. It was a really difficult day. One of those days that you can't wait until the kids are asleep and you fall onto the couch and thank the Lord that the day is over. The real travesty is that the secret stash of Asher's chocolates for Mami and Papi are almost gone...we had a few extra after today. I was going to write that yesterday was a few steps forward and today was a bunch of steps backward, yet even in the midst of a really tough day, Ashton demonstrated that our relationship took a step forward. Right before dinner, Alia went into a kicking and screaming tantrum, which weighs heavy on Ashton's heart, so he began to cry. I took over the kicking and screaming Alia from Alicia, and she consoled Ashton. By the time it was all done, we sat down to a now cold dinner, and Ashton asked how long we have been here. I said today was 20 days. Then he asked how much longer until we go home to the US. I said hopefully only 2 more weeks. He smiled and said hopefully only 10 more days, because he wants to go to our home and start our new life as a family there. This was a tough day, but a step forward. Thank you for your continued prayers.
We are thoroughly enjoying following your journey into this new life of parenting two more. It's such a good hard, that's the best way we learned to describe. We will be praying for the days ahead. Praying for the children. I can't imagine what they may think inside. Getting ready for a "new life," yet fears of leaving the old one behind. Even though we all know this is best for them, it takes great courage on their part to follow your lead and trust you. We are praying for them...for you and Alicia. Every hard moment is a moment of attachment and bonding growth. It's the hard moments when seeds of unconditional love are planted in the soil of their hearts and where new life can spring forth over time. Thanks for allowing us a window into the beauty from ashes!!!
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