less.
it's amazing how friendship knows no boundaries. it even transcends language.
our kids are making fast friends here and having so much fun.
ellie couldn't wait to get back to this friend in the village yesterday.
they run and play and laugh and get dirty. it's awesome.
why do we need so much in america?
nico is happy to be climbing trees again. it is a blessing that our
boys love their home country. i'm thankful that they have wonderful
memories here and have so looked forward to coming back. several
people have made comments and asked if our non-traditional adoption
[out of birth order x 2] has really been as 'fluffy' as i've portrayed it.
i hope that i've eluded to a few difficulties [some will always come with
changes in the family] but for the most part is has been really good and fluffy.
one thing that we are prayerful that this trip does is level the playing ground a
bit for our oldests. it has been neat for nico to be able to know the ropes here
and show his sisters his country.
chloe and anika learned some ugandan hand jives from the school girls
and they taught them some in return. the one our girls like the best lists
menu items from mcdonalds so it was fun to hear the girls try to learn it
in their ugandan accents. what fun to be here!
*SMILE*
ReplyDeleteThe birth order thing has been a 'non issue' for us too :)
Loving that you are sharing your experience with us.
THX!
Love! Oh how I wish I was there. Craving UG in the worst way possible. I love the pics of your family there!!! Praying for you all!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing experience for all of you!!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful, Love. What a special trip for you guys!
ReplyDeleteWhat great pictures I read this specifically to help myself remember why living simply for me is still full of FULL OF luxury. Isn't it interesting that the more we have the more we want the more we are shown the more we want want want. Simple MATTERS. Thank you for reminding all of us Sweetie.
ReplyDeletehow lovely that your family can share this beautiful experience together!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that your experiences in Uganda have been happy. And that the boys loves visiting their home country <3
ReplyDeleteThat top photo is such a beautiful one. Makes me long even more for a family mission trip.
ReplyDeleteFluffy? Too funny. Bring on the fluff! :)
Thanks for posting and including us on this journey! What great things you are teaching your kids. And all of us! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAll your photos and words are wonderful and praise worthy, but that first one is stunning. I literally feel my heart leaping for joy when I see it. I love how God created love and friendship to cross all boundaries. I never tire of seeing love expressed in God's goodness.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your real life, fluffy or otherwise! :)
Love this, what an amazing trip for all of you!
ReplyDeleteOh. tears fill my eyes. I so wish my family was with you all! :) Our time is in His hands. :) he knows when we will go there!
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE your "Why do we need so much in america?"
OH SO TRUE! God is so faithful!
hand jives so cool!
ReplyDeletelove all these pictures and can not believe how high up nico is!!!
Oh this is WONDERFUL!
ReplyDeleteSteph
Ooh, this makes me LONG for our trip back to Uganda! Not sure when it will happen since we have a new addition coming but hopefully we'll make it back sooner rather than later. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
ReplyDeleteWhat a spectacular gift you have given the boys - to be able to share their first home with their sisters. That must just mean the world to them.
ReplyDeleteLove it!