Wow, life is changing

So, we're home from Ethiopia with our 3rd and oldest son. It's not quite how I thought it would be although it's amazing to have our family all together. The trip was incredible but tiring and it was so nice to get home. For more details on the trip you can check out my adoption blog becoming5.blogspot.com.

It's so strange to see our two bio, super white and blond boys with Judah who's so small for his age, so very dark and speaks a different language. It will take a while for us all to get used to our new normal. It's exciting to think about the future and when Judah knows more English how much easier this will be. It's tough right now since we're all getting to know each other but it's so good to know God's in charge and we're following His plan.

The boys interact a little more every day. I know this means they fight more like brothers the better they know each other. :-) But it's good to see Judah try to talk and interact more. He was an only child and I don't think he has much time with other children until getting to the orphanage back in Aug. 2009. Then it was not a happy place and a sad time for him. So, his social worker told us he was super quiet and only spoke a few words. Since being with us and home he talks so much he puts his assessment to shame. It's so good to see him flourish in a new healthy environment.

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