We were a family of 7 kiddos when back in 2008 we decided to bring home an older Chinese daughter. Having adopted Kat, a 3 year old girl, back in 2006, we knew of the plight of older children. We felt we could blend an older girl into our family. We found 13+year old Chloe and I traveled Feb 2009 to adopt her, thinking, this is it, we are done with China.

But apparently China wasn't done with us. On adoption day I was handed a translated police report stating she was abandoned with 2 other children. As this was NOT typical, I asked "who are these other children." As the guide inquired and no one responded, she turned to Chloe, our new daughter and asked. Her reply " my brothers."

I was devastated. I could not believe no one had told us. We were going to tear these children apart from one another. I couldn't imagine how she was so sweet and willing to come with me, but she was. I Skyped Dad. He said " we have to do the right thing, we want the brothers."

So I immediately had them call back to the orphanage to find out-
Both brothers were still at the orphanage, the children has been there together for many years. Everyone there knew they were siblings but they were not reported as siblings.
We informed them we wanted BOTH boys.

We tried to bring home the brothers while still there for Chloe but this was not possible. So I came home. We immediately applied to adopt these boys.

We have paperwork done and in China, now waiting on final approval from China to adopt. We've named them Chase (tall bro) and Chance (little bro) as Chloe wanted everyone to have "Ch" names:)

Our issue has been $$. Lots of love here, eagerness to parent these guys, even though they make us 10 children in numbers.
Thanks so MUCH to the generosity of many people who care enough to want our children to grow up together, as they should, as the siblings they are.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Another week gone by

This has been a full week for us, with Veteran's Day in the middle of the week. The kiddos had off, we got the 2 sisters again for overnight. We had to explain to Chloe what Veteran's Day was and why is was so important they had off school for it. That we honor the selfless and giving of our Armed Forces who keep our country FREE. Something new American Chloe very much enjoys, her freedom:)
Today I got a carpet steamer and scrubbed my rugs and oldest son's. He paid for the scrubber rental since he had some type of accident with pancake batter, something I doubt I want to know the whole truth about, and he needed his carpet cleaned. I did his for him, as a fair trade for use of the scrubber for my rugs. Nice to get them done right before the holiday season.

We had some small news about brothers this week, we need many prayers for things to work out, can't share how yet- sorry, but really, the prayers help so much. So please, if you could, remember the boys that would be a huge blessing. It's really nerve wracking to wait and hope but I am trying to pretend I have learned some patience with my age- ha ha, who am I kidding?

We had someone call and tell us that she totally can not get the boys' story out of her head, she woke up at night crying over them. I told her she needed to stop that, I don't even do that! She asked how she could help, bless her, and what to pray for. It just warms my heart to know someone cares that much for our children. I told her that the orphans are God's Chosen children so He has them covered, but prayers are cool, and she wants to help me plan some fund raising- also COOL- I am sure God sent her to me to give me some much needed moral support. She's a wonderful person who assures us we are not insane even going for #9 and #10. Some days you just need to know someone believes you are still in control of all of your marbles:)

Notice Chloe's shirt says "Happy"- she was in the van with me yesterday and she was YELLING - I said "could you stop yelling at me" as she was right beside me as I was trying to drive. She responded, "but I SO HAPPY!" Okay, can't fight with that one, she's happy, what a joy:)
Posted by ronvic7 at 10:15 PM

2 comments:

Holly said...

What a great post. I love seeing your Chloe so happy too! And I will definitely be praying for those brothers. I'm so glad God sent you some great moral support. He is so good. I know He is going to work this all out!

November 12, 2009 11:01 PM
Mei Mei s and Mayhem said...

Love the post. Glad to hear Chloe is so happy!! ;-)

We will be praying for those brothers to get here safely and quickly!!!!

November 13, 2009 12:44 PM

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