Today was another new adventure for Barry and I. Tabbi seemed to be a little tired from our big week, she is getting a lot more attention and using a lot more energy this week than usual. She still laughed and giggled, loved to be tickled and listen very intently to her Jesus book, she just wasn't quite as full of energy. However, we did not let that stop us from making it very eventful. The orphanage workers decided today that she is comfortable enough with us (and they trust we will be back to get her) so they let us feed her lunch and her snack. I have never seen so much food served to such a little person, Barry said he's not sure LJ even eats that much! Tabbi never fusses or acts like she is hungry....until she sees food being served that is, then the hysterics begin. I'm sure it was quite the show...Barry and I were trying to follow all the instructions Maggie was translating for us from the worker that was speaking very quickly while Tabbi screeched because we were not moving fast enough. Because she is our daughter, whom we love, we did not want her to choke to death at our first feeding so we were trying to make sure each bite went down before we put the next bite in. This approach did not please the girl so the worker came back to show us how it was "supposed" to be done. She instructed us to just hold the bowl under Tabbi's chin and shovel the food in as fast as we could. Maggie said "Sheesh, this is not very lady-like, little one" and I have to say it was not! Fortunately, once her belly felt a little more full she was happy to slow down, let us play airplane with her spoon and tease her a little and that got a few smiles for us. I regret to tell you we have no photos of the experience, mainly because it took all four of our hands to feed her and mop up the mess, but also because we doubt very much that in a few years she will want any of you to have seen that! I am also sad to say we will have to decline any dinner invitations for awhile after getting home until we can brush up on our table manners a little...lol.
It's been a little rainy and cool here today but fortunately no sleet....sorry it's no warmer at home. We miss you all and can't wait to get home but also can't believe we have to leave our girl in just two more days. Maggie feels that since we filed our I-800 before leaving we could very well be coming back in three months to bring her home so please continue to pray I filed all of it properly and we will receive our approval very soon.
It appears Eli and LJ are having a great time with their grand parents but we so appreciate your continued prayers for them as well. The weather is supposed to be nice here tomorrow so we are planning to do a little sight seeing around the city, so hopefully we will have some pictures of Sofia to share with you tomorrow.
One of the highlights of today was, after pushing the button on Tabbi's Jesus book about a million times, Maggie left the orphanage humming "Jesus Loves the Little Children". Bulgarians are beautifully warm, kind people and it would thrill our hearts to see them restored to their Christian roots and relationships with Jesus rebuilt, so please join us in praying that the Spirit would move through Bulgaria.
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