This is absolutely going to be a short one tonight. We spent an hour and a half consoling Carol tonight after she was told she couldn't watch TV. And we're pretty exhausted.
She literally was screaming at the top of her lungs. It was sorta funny at times though cuz lately we have been saying words and phrases in Spanish then following it up with "en inglés" then saying the word or phrase in English. So she was yelling to have me turn the the TV on "PAPI!!! TELEVISIÓN POR FAVOR EN INGLĖS PLEEEEEEASE!!!!!!". The other funny thing is that she really could have just gotten up and turn the darn thing on herself but she chose to curl up on the bed and continue to yell over and over. I ended up picking her up and pacing with her up and down the middle of the room. And when I picked her up she immediately wrapped her arms around my neck like she was hanging on for dear life. There is definitely something more going on here than her just wanting to watch TV. Anyway the rest of her day was pretty good.
Jhon-Fredy, Carol and I went with a group of other families on a tour of Bogotá. We went to see the Gold Museum and then visited the plaza near the Presidential Palace, then grabbed a bite in a small little cafe then we were back to the hotel. The kids did great on the trip and semed to like being out and about.
Anji and Donna stayed back at the hotel because Anji had gotten up this morning, ate then went right back to sleep. Here she is getting her crib ready for bed tonight.
Well, tomorrow is our 2 week anniversary for being in Colombia. We are hoping to get our "sentensia" (sp?) by the end of this week. So next week will be spent getting things in order to go home. That's what we may be hoping but we are just praying that God continues to work His will through us and that He will give us the strength and knowledge to do whatever is best for the children.
Thanks again for all the great feedback on the blog. Glad you're enjoying it,
Scott
Hi guys, I love reading your blog. Your children are beautiful and your patience with them is definitely honoring to God!
You are amazing guys. Keep on a doing what your doing. Praying you home soon!
God's peace be yours (and Carol's!!),
Darlene Grieco
This is the best blog ever.
Hi guys, I am a fairly new reader to your blog, but wanted to chime in. My wife and I are in the process of adopting from Colombia and we live in Atlanta. I am originally from Colombia, though not from Bogota, but I still thought I'd suggest a couple of places for you to visit if you have time. If Jhon Freddy likes soccer, take him to a local match, since I suspect he won't be getting much soccer in Pittsburgh. The local stadium, El Campin, is home to two teams: Millonarios and Santa Fe. You can usually get tickets at the stadium, and they usually have matches on Wednesday nights, and Sunday afternoon. If you have a local guide, why not ask him which team he likes, and go with him?
A more family oriented trip would be to Monserrate. If you look around the mountains of the city, you'll probably notice one of them has a large, white church on top. It's a sanctuary, very beautiful, and people make pilgrimages there. There are a couple of ways to get up there, my advice if you decide to go would be to ask at the hotel.
Shopping, there are many many malls in Bogota. Unicentro was nice the last time I was there, but there are probably newer ones.
Well, I hope this gives you some ideas. Congratulations on your 3 blessings from God, and I wish you all the best.
-Andres
Donna and Scott,
I truely enjoyed your stories and pictures. How beautiful your family is!! You remind me our family being in China with our babies. Reading your stories of what the kids said and did and your reactions just makes me appreciate how God blesses us, the parents through those little ones.
Tell Carol, Anji, and Jhon-Fredy hello from Shaws and give them a big hug and kiss from me.
Emi
So insightful you guys are about your children - it is so wonderful to read!! When CO wants to see the post placement reports and how you are all doing we should send them to the blog to read! Actually, we should use it for Parent Education!! :)
Love the pics - especially of Jhon Freddy at the window!!
Take care!
Margie
HI Scott and Donna & Kids
Thanks for keeping us updated!
Miss you