James

The orphanage where James lives does an awesome job providing updates on the children, to the adoptive families. Each month we get a themed photo, and a little write-up, which includes a little about James' activities and development. The update coordinator does a wonderful job, and it really shows how much love she puts into the updates each month. We're so thankful for this!

April's update was no different. Here was our written update, and a couple of photos of our precious little boy. We can't wait to meet him!

Happy Easter from God’s Littlest Angels, Jack and Lisa!

Here at GLA, we are praying each of our adoptive families had a blessed and fun Easter this past month! There has been much activity happening around here. We have had a new team in each week since the end of March. Each of them has been a blessing. Some worked on building/maintenance projects while others did ministry in our community and with our kids. Our Easter holiday here in Haiti was a true blessing. The kids at the Toddler House enjoyed dying Easter eggs, having a special meal, and learning about how Jesus died for their sins while the babies at the main house received a special treat and spent time with their nannies and volunteers.

All of the bigger babies in our nursery had their chance to try a marshmallow peep for the first time. Some thought it was the best thing they have tasted and ate it before we knew it. Other’s just looked at it curiously and gave it back to us. We recognize that the babies at the main house do not fully comprehend the sacrifice that was made on the cross for them, but we pray that each one will come to an understanding of this as they grow up. This month I will share with you how your child is doing developmentally and what they have learned and experienced in the past month.

James has had a fantastic month. He has enjoyed many hours on the balcony with his volunteers and nannies. James loves it best when the swimming pool is out and he gets to go in. He also enjoys riding in the toy cars or pushing his friends around in them. He is very good at concentrating for a little while to put a puzzle together with assistance.

James really comes alive in the evening. He loves to be bathed and ready for bed. He will run around the nursery with a HUGE smile on his face. The other night while waiting for his bath, he was sitting on the floor in only his diaper with a toy piano, just plunking away. He seemed very pleased with himself and enjoyed all the attention that he received. He looked like he was making music for all the kids and nannies as they went about their nightly ritual of getting ready for bed.

James was one of the kids who ate the marshmallow peep that he got on Easter. He thought it was a delightful treat and asked for more when he was done with the one he was given.

James is healthy and growing: Height: 79.5 cm Weight: 23 lb 10 oz

I understand that the adoption process you are currently working though is long and often painful. I pray over each of these updates as I write them. I pray that your patience with the process will be multiplied, as you trust that God’s timing is supreme. I pray that as you wait, you draw closer to the Lord and that the child that is about to be yours forever will fit perfectly into every aspect of your life when he comes home. I pray that the updates you receive at the end of each month are a blessing to you.