{"id":2664,"date":"2013-07-31T08:39:13","date_gmt":"2013-07-31T15:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.learningtogetherathome.com\/?p=2664"},"modified":"2013-07-31T08:39:13","modified_gmt":"2013-07-31T15:39:13","slug":"friends-and-fears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learningtogetherathome.com\/?p=2664","title":{"rendered":"Friends and Fears"},"content":{"rendered":"

We made our visit to New Day Foster Home<\/a> today. \u00a0We wanted Samuel to build a few memories of the place he had called home before meeting us. \u00a0We are forever indebted to the staff and volunteers there. \u00a0He received therapy and encouragement that definitely helped prepare him well for his future. \u00a0We were so thrilled that some of Samuel’s special friends came to visit us and while he was a bundle of nerves, his response once he got back to the hotel with us really showed us the value in the visit. \u00a0The real Samuel returned and spoke about his “friends” and “when I was little”. \u00a0The pictures will be priceless to him in the years to come and the visit with friends was priceless to us. \u00a0Such a treat to visit a place so close to our hearts!<\/p>\n

We finished the day with our travel group at the Goodbye China party our agency always throws for the families. \u00a0It’s always a nice way to end off the adoption trip. \u00a0This year Samuel was so pleased to receive an Opera mask like the performer of the changing faces mask. \u00a0He told us he needs to go home to practice his magic! \u00a0My folks, Stephen, and Isaiah received beautiful scrolls. \u00a0Long Life, Happy Family and Isaiah’s Characters. So lovely. We are truly spoiled by our agency and appreciate them so very much!<\/p>\n

Off to Canada tomorrow on that incredibly long flight! \u00a0The best and most motivating factor is seeing our kids the next few days – first Faith, Grace and Garnet, followed by James on Friday. \u00a0It will feel so amazing to have the Super 8 together at last!<\/p>\n

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