Last Day in Colombia: Part Two
In a few hours we’re heading home. Our adventure as a family of five awaits.
But first: Tonight was Zuetana’s fourth anniversary. Four years of caring for families that are adopting from Colombia, with a guest list that includes citizens from dozens of countries. Four years of being the first home many new families share.
There was cake and wine (and Sprite for the kids) and a Colombian folk music trio that was absolutely amazing. Willmen and Claudia spoke about their dreams of helping families come together, and the trio played a special southern Colombian song in honor of Johanna.
Lots of people have asked us, “Why adopt from Colombia?” Instead of any answer I have given in the past, I wish they could have been here tonight. We are adopting a daughter, but we are adopting a country too.
Kelly Johanna was amped up excited after the party, and wanted to watch TV. Joie wanted us all to get to bed early, because we leave here at 6:00 AM, and so she said “No.” As result, Kelly climbed into the top of the bunk bed, and for the first time since we met her she’s not sleeping with her new Mom. I tell myself that this is just another step.
Even though we’re headed home, please check in one more time. We have many people from Colombia to thank, and I want Joie’s help in publishing that message.
Goodnight from Bogota.
But first: Tonight was Zuetana’s fourth anniversary. Four years of caring for families that are adopting from Colombia, with a guest list that includes citizens from dozens of countries. Four years of being the first home many new families share.
There was cake and wine (and Sprite for the kids) and a Colombian folk music trio that was absolutely amazing. Willmen and Claudia spoke about their dreams of helping families come together, and the trio played a special southern Colombian song in honor of Johanna.
Lots of people have asked us, “Why adopt from Colombia?” Instead of any answer I have given in the past, I wish they could have been here tonight. We are adopting a daughter, but we are adopting a country too.
Kelly Johanna was amped up excited after the party, and wanted to watch TV. Joie wanted us all to get to bed early, because we leave here at 6:00 AM, and so she said “No.” As result, Kelly climbed into the top of the bunk bed, and for the first time since we met her she’s not sleeping with her new Mom. I tell myself that this is just another step.
Even though we’re headed home, please check in one more time. We have many people from Colombia to thank, and I want Joie’s help in publishing that message.
Goodnight from Bogota.
posted by Michael Thelander at 8:17 PM
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