I spent my birthday traveling most of the day Saturday, however when we got here we were able to have Papa Johns pizza delivered and the boys bought me a box of chocolates. Best yet was real Air conditioning, not just a picture of a snowflake on the thermostat while it pushed out hot air. Breakfast here is also very good so that helps too. There are so many adoptive families staying here. I would say probably all the children here have a special need of some sort. How awesome to see these children treasured who were once the lowest part of their society just a week ago. It's also nice to see parents that are a lot older than us. ;) there are several us that are adding a second generation to our families. As we went out today, we even saw other adoptive families on the streets. I think we need some sort of special wave or handshake.
It is the most amazing thing to see Grace change a little bit each day. She is really sweet and she is trusting us. TShe is such a pretty girl. She can still get very quiet and sad, but there have been so many sweet silly times today. Robbie and Jeff can get her to laugh and smile now. Hopefully they can start carrying her soon too :) She still becomes very reserved if we are in public. She is sleeping better, but still doesn't want to lay down for nap. She has been so exhausted at night she just crawls up in my lap and falls asleep, which is so much nicer than an hour of screaming. She will even point and grunt. Matthew and Grace really play together nicely. Matthew calls her Gracie Little Starkey. Sorry for the lack of posting - either we are running around or one of the kids has by Ipad. Love to all and thank you for your prayers. God is so very good!
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