Hola,
Colleen and Marie, thanks so much for the pictures you sent me of today... should I post them?!?!? You know I'm joking... you guys would want to hurt me when I get home. Everybody, they sent me some crazy pictures of themselves having fun with Mom at the mall. I'm glad they had a good time. Nancy and Tina, Mom really loved the message you left her... thanks!!
Unfortunately, Gloria has had a relapse of this virus going around. She told Vicki this morning that she would call us when got home from the hospital, but we haven't heard from her; we're praying that she's okay.
We took advantage of the beautiful day and the girls spent several hours in the pool. They also have enjoyed over the last couple of days playing "Narnia". Windy absolutely loves the movie and has watched it over and over (we play it in Spanish and use English sub-titles). They dress up as Queen Lucy and Queen Susan; it's quite comical because they are speaking two different languages, not understanding much of what the other is saying, but having a great time.
We had wanted to go to a local Christian book store and search for some Latino Christian music for Windy. The concierge has been so helpful. Jim got into a conversation with her yesterday and come to find out she's a Christian. She told Jim about how she grew up Catholic and didn't have a relationship with Jesus. About six years ago, something really bad happened in her life and she took her father's pistol (he's a police officer) and was going to commit suicide. She said that as she was about to, she heard a voice telling her not to do it and that God loves her. She felt a prompting to pick up the phone and she began dialing a number... she was just dialing... it wasn't a number she was familiar with. Come to find out it was a Christian church's prayer/help line. She was all alone... sobbing... soaked her pillow in tears as she talked to the counselor. While doing this she felt a hand rubbing up and down her back comforting her... at that point she gave her heart to Jesus!! As she talked to Jim and found out that we are a Christian family, she said that she knew there was something different about us. Anyway, there is a lady in housekeeping that is seven months pregnant. Jim and I both felt a prompting to do something for her. Remember, like Pastor Todd prayed before we left, that we are not here just for our adoption, but that God would use us to touch someone else's life. We've filled up a gift bag full of baby goodies to give to her. We've only seen her twice and when we asked Jenny, the concierge, about her, she said she really didn't know... they have so many in housekeeping. Last night we prayed that God would help us find her; this morning Jenny gave us her name. She did some research and found out which lady she was. I really feel lead to give her something for herself... maybe a book in Spanish... maybe a Joyce Meyer book. That's another reason we wanted to go to the Christian bookstore. Jenny gave us the name, address, and phone number of her favorite one. I say all of this only because we would love to have your prayers for this mother. The father wants nothing to do with her or the baby, she makes minimum wage ($200 per month), and has to live with her parents. Her name is Narvey. Please pray that the Lord will guide us as to what we should get her... a book, music...? Pray that the Lord will touch her life and that our small gift will greatly impact her life.
Laura, yes, it looks as though we will actually get to meet!! Call us when you get into town... our room numbers are 656 and 658. That would be great... all of the other adopting families have left except for the couple from NYC.
Well, going to turn in for the night.
Hasta luego,
Kathy
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Hey Guys-- Mom really wants you to call her-- she typed you a message on my computer. I don't know what she did, but the comment page froze up and I never could send it!! Tina
One bit of information for you. Its not surprising that this young woman lives with her parents. It is very customary in Colombia for children to live with their parents until they marry. One of Andres' aunts and one uncle lived with his grandmother until she died earlier this year. The grandmother was about to turn 99, the uncle was 79 and the aunt 59. They may go away to school but even then come back home. Its expected. Its just very different than in the US.
PS - We'll call tuesday night when we get in and make arrangements for Wednesday. Hope you all have a great weekend!
Hi sweet loved ones, I sure had a good time yesterday we had a lot of laughs. I bought Marie her early christmas gift (apair of beatiful heels with plaid across the foot with an open toe. I love them .We had a nice dinner at aunt norettas house last night .Went to the church for soccer and did not sell much .Went home and finshed my deviled eggs and went to Georgetown to church. We are going there tomorrow morning. There will be a surprise for that sweet couple.Tell you about when you call me. I am very tired I will talk to you later. Love you all , Mom
God bless you.
Chris J.
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