Bitter Sweet Senario

Sorry I didn't write last night. We are at the Canyon (Grand that is) and we don't have Internet in our room. Jim and I are in the lobby of the main motel now and can get online. Halima is sleeping. It was a long and painful day for her. Lorrie let us know that Jessie didn't cry when we slipped out and Lisa and Andy kept her attention. Halima wanted it the easiest for Jessie. They boarded the plane and Jessie slept throughout the flight on their laps. We haven't heard how things are this morning as she meets the 6 other children but we will by tonight's entry.

Halima is as you might expect, very sad and withdrawn. Our hearts ache for our daughter and wish we could make this love of her daughter not be so painful to the mama. Tonight hopefully we will be able to SKYPE. I keep remembering when David left for college and I was so sad for so long until he came come for the holidays and I experienced being a family even though he didn't live with us any longer. It's not the same but perhaps the principle is. When they reconnect Halima will know she will always be her mama and always be in relationship with her no matter where she lives. I pray that is so.

Please pray for Halima that God will give her comfort and peace as she goes through this grieving process.