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glue.

 i look at the tiny moments between them and i'm so grateful that they
have had each other.  that they do have each other.  i can guess that there
will be challenges with re-defining our roles and settling into new ones, but
i know that they are ordained roles that will come.  i know that the hard will be worth it
when it happens.  this bonding time is precious and we are taking steps that 
actually feel so natural right now.  i don't know why our children were born
on the other side of the world.  i don't know how to explain my love and respect
for their first family while fully believing that we were meant as their family
since the beginning of time.  i'm not quite sure how to explain just how i can call
them 'our boys' and mean no disrespect or assumptions of the procedures here--
it is just a deep-seeded love that transcends papers and rulings and borders.
what i can say for sure that i love them fiercely.  we love them fiercely.  
adoption is sad and messy and based on loss.
i am so grateful to see it all being glued together by redemption.
in them. me. us.
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  1. LyndsayAugust 30, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    How are the boys dealing with the beaurocratic hold ups? Do they know a lot about what is going on? Are they anxious to leave with you? Scared?

    Praying for all of you!

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  2. Mrs. StamAugust 30, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    what a lovely perceptive and observation, Love the picture!!!!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    it is not always for us to explain or understand. it is for us to accept and cherish...as you do. as each and every member of their new family does. may the glue be as plentiful as the love we feel for our newest grandsons. love you.

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  4. keli [at] kidnapped by suburbiaAugust 30, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    i am praying for you and your boys. i am praying for miracles.

    this picture [along with pretty much all of them you've been posting] gave me chills. <3

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  5. AnnaAugust 30, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Beautifully said. <3

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  6. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    one word. tears. xo

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  7. FeonaAugust 30, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    The two of them together - wow what a bond they must have. Just absolutely beautiful to the core. I love your words.

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  8. hnjgregory@gmail.comAugust 30, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    a beautiful picture. redemption is beautiful. we are on a plane tomorrow, hope to run into you!

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  9. MarciAugust 30, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Yes.

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  10. Sarah SzarmackAugust 30, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    beautiful post!

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  11. EricaAugust 30, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Sob.....beautiful post. Absolutely amazing. Only God.

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  12. UnknownAugust 30, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    So amazing...love adoption!

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  13. La Dolce Vita: The Sweet LifeAugust 30, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    That is the most beautiful picture. Yes, thank God that they have had each other. Your posts both break my heart and inspire me.

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  14. MichelleAugust 30, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Your pics of your boys make me giddy with excitement for you and your family. I pray for your miracle and a safe and speedy trip home. I feel the stirrings in my heart for adoption and while I wait for clarity from the Lord, I have been inspired by you to help other families bring home their children. Thank you!!! God bless.

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  15. krystal hudspithAugust 30, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    we love them too and u!! can't wait for all our boys to bond and the cousin gang just get bigger and better than ever. great to see and talk to you today on skype :) boys LOVED it!!! hugs for all of you....

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  16. Melissa FarnsworthAugust 30, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Awesome picture! Praying for your family!!

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  17. LaraAugust 31, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    What a beautiful photo of them.......praying for you all Lovelyn!!

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  18. AllisonAugust 31, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Such a great picture and bond between brothers!

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  19. We Are FamilyAugust 31, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Beautiful !

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  20. nicAugust 31, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    i could sing for the love here. God's so, so good.

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  21. Stephanie @ It Is WellAugust 31, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Amen.

    Praying so hard for y'all.

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  22. JenAugust 31, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    this pic brought me to tears. definitely a framer! beautiful. so glad you have this special time with them in country to build memories. that will be a treasure in years to come.

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  23. Kelly @ Love WellAugust 31, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    That picture made my eyes fill with tears. My first thought: I wish so much my orphan husband would have had a friend like that when he was the age of your boys. To be without parents is a grievous loss. But to have a friend is to not be alone.

    My second thought: I can't wait to see your family together.

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  24. PaigeSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    You make me want to be a better person!

    :)
    paige

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  25. ShaunaSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Beautiful. Just Beautiful.

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