WE HAVE HOT WATER! Finally! After 10 days with no hot water we finally got to take hot showers again. That was a nice start to the day. Then we headed to the Internet café for our video chat—modern technology is great.
Chuck and I were very apprehensive about how Robert was going to react when he saw us today. His main caretaker brought him in and he was fine. He wasn’t ecstatic to be there with us but he had a good time playing with his toys… and eating the treats we brought for him. He does like to eat. We did get smiles out of Robert today, but we think he’s worried about what he’s missing out on with the rest of his group. When our two hours were up his main caretaker came back in to get him. She told him to pick up all the toys. Amazingly he picked up everything! He does pretty much whatever she says! Maybe she can come home with us! After he picked up his toys the caretaker told him to tell us bye-bye and he actually looked as us and said it. We clapped and cheered for him and we got a smile out that.
After we left the Baby House Aliye took us to the art museum. They have a rug store there and we bought a rug to take home. That was one thing I always regretted we didn’t do last time, Then it was to the Chicken House for lunch. We had a good long rain this morning so it cooled things off a little. It wasn’t quit so hot walking around the city today.
3 comments:
Congrats on the hot water. That must have felt great. It's nice to see the pictures of you holding Robert. It's clear he's more comfortable as time goes on. He'll really enjoy playing with Russell when he comes home. He obviously loves being with other kids. We love you all.
Jamie
This calls for a hot water dance!!!
what kind that is I have no idea. I'm sure you did one while you were in the shower. I think it's going along pretty well really. I'm sure the hosts have told him what is going on and I'm sure he might be a little frightend. I know I would be. We are all behind you and can't wait till you guys get home with Robert.
Love you both
Jim
Yeahhh!!! Hot water!!! Congrats!!! Any luck with the luggage?
I'm sorry you hit a snag with Robert. Unfortunately, you'll never know what the caretakers or other children may be saying to him, he maybe just worried or scarried of loosing everything and everyone he has ever known. It is a hard adjustment and scarry thought for an adult, so much more overwhelming for a child.
Does he have a best friend in his group? Will they let you take a picture of two of them together as a keepsake? I know that with some other families who adopted children that age, it really helped during adjustment period to have photos of people and places child knew in the orphanage.
Also, consider talking to the orphanage worker and see if you can do a little party with the entire group either this time before you leave or on the next trip. Fruit and juice and few minutes with his friends may in his mind connect you to this part of his life as well. If they let you do that, just make sure you ask them what the approved snacks and juice will be.
Just keep at it. I know it is disheartening at times, but he's known you for only a few days, even though you've been in love with him for what seems like his entire life.
In my prayers, Olga ; )
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