Well, we've been home for one whole week and things are going great. As some of you know, the first few days were a bit rocky and discouraging. Fasika was not keen on strangers...especially 2 Americans who wanted to hold and kiss her all the time. Every time she woke up, she'd look at us and cry. Obviously this is not the ideal encounter for adoptive parents...or small orphan children. :) On the trip home from Africa she started really wanting mommy and has been a mommy girl since. But, the last couple days she has opened up to the whole family and is doing so great. She sleeps AWESOME, eats great, and loves to play...what more could we ask for?! She's even waving at strangers! There's hope for this shy girl yet!! (If you know our family, you know shyness is not one of our strengths.)
David is trying to go through all our pictures and get organized, so we'll be posting pictures again soon. He's also trying to put together a video to give out that hopefully will encourage others to consider adoption or help others financially adopt. We want this experience to be used for more than just blessing our family. We hope it becomes a blessing to many others...especially the millions of orphans who have no one to speak up for them. May God continue to nudge you to help orphans in some way!
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I love reading the updates and love even more hearing how quickly Fasika is bonding to you guys! Your story definitely inspires me to want to adopt and maybe someday it will happen. The Lord will definitely have to work that out! Anyways, I still can't wait to meet the little beauty!!!!! Hugs to you all from us!!!
I suspect that given time Fasika just might become the spokesperson for the entire DeAndrea clan. And that is saying something.
I too have enjoyed the updates on the blog, the excitement and wonderful stories of how all of this has come together.
A word of caution though: If and when you stop Dave on the street and ask about his trip and want to see pictures of Fasika, give yourself plenty of time. Remember his strong broadcasting background combined with his Italian heritage....well lets just say it won't be a short encounter.
It's time to celebrate!!!
Your broadcasting brother Chris Taylor.
(Now get back to work)
I am glad to hear things are better. Aiden had a tough adjustment too and he was very young. I am gearing up for some of the same with our little girl.
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