We talked to Sophie, Silas & Sadie a couple of weeks ago about adopting a brother. When they found out they all three were elated!!! Immediately Silas asked if he would get to go to China this time and we told him absolutely!!! With lots of enthusiasm...he exclaimed "YES!!!" (Last time we had to leave him home and he was very upset about it!!) Sophie and Sadie were both very excited at the thought of a little brother...but no where near as excited as Silas was. He talked 90 to nothing all night that night about it...about all he was going to do for his brother and with his brother when he comes home. It really blessed our hearts!
The next morning after we told the kids...Silas came into our room BRIGHT AND EARLY carrying something in his hand. We were not even out of the bed yet. He said "Mom, Dad...I dreamed about my brother all night long. I couldn't stop thinking about him." He then handed us a can of money and told us he had counted up all his money - $16.20 and he wanted to give it to us to help go get his brother. My heart just about jumped out of my chest!! It was a precious moment I will never forget. Priceless!! I cannot wait for Silas to get his brother either.
Sadie was also very excited...but she was more excited about making sure she helps name him. LOL. They all have "S" names and we'd like to continue that theme. Sadie very confidently and adamantly insists that we need to name him "Samuel" (which we haven't decided yet...but that is her firm choice! :) She likes that name so much...she has gotten her teddy bear and named it Samuel. She carries it around and talks to it. She and Silas both let the teddy bear sit between them in the car. They talk to "Samuel" like he's a real person. It is the cutest thing!!! I just couldn't help but share those stories with you!!
Sophie is older and much more mature this time around. When we went to China last time she was 9...which means she was 7 when we started the process (Sadie's age). She has a greater grasp now on what we are doing and how it is so much God's heart. It really blesses us to see the maturity of the Lord in her and God's heart blooming in her as well! It blesses this mom and dads heart!!
Thats it for now. Just had to share a couple of sweet stories. Those are memories we will want to always remember!! Until next post...thank you all again for praying for our journey. It is such a blessing to share this with our dear friends!! Love you all!
Mark & Buffi
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