We were offered a second meeting with Emmett and his Foster Mom today. We went to the Seoul building 63 which is like the Shedd Aquariaum, Navy Pier IMax theater and Sear's tower all rolled into one. Having the opportunity to spend another day with Emmett before offically becoming his parents is such a great surprise and blessing! We had no translator - Foster Mom speaks just about as much English as we do Korean so it made for interesting communication! However we managed just the same.
We are continually thankful for Emmett's Foster Mom! We can see how much she loves him, and how difficult this parting will be for her. But through her grief, she continually encourages Emmett to interact with us, hold our hands, etc. God has certainly answered our prayers regarding Emmett's preparedness for the coming event. Although I'm sure that he is going to grieve, his little heart broken over leaving his Foster family and his country. I know that Foster Mom has worked hard to prepare him as best she can, without withholding any affection, care and love from him.
In addition to our few hours with Emmett and Foster Mom, we revisited Namdemun (South Gate) market. Even Craig went shopping! (I know - shock & awe!)There are so many additional packages between the four of us that we had to buy another suitcase to carry them all home! Oh heavens, what have we done?!?
To cap off this wonderful day, we had dinner again with Michael and Sunny (M&S from a previous post) our friends here in Seoul. What absolute blessings they are to us! We will be forever indebted to them for their kindness. There is nothing they haven't done for us - and we would have been truly lost here without them. I'm sad to know we won't see them again for several months. They've become like a brother and sister to Craig and me, and we've so enjoyed getting to know them, and the beautiful country they live in.
As I look to tomorrow, and our impedding insta-parenthood, I have to give pause. I am becoming a parent tomorrow. I am becoming responsible for the well-being of another person. It is strange to think that this little guy has so totally stolen my heart. His little hand in mine today made me feel so special to be becoming his Meegoo Omma (American Mom). There is no doubt in my mind that God has choosen this child to be ours. Despite major language barriers, cultural differences and 14hr flights - God has planned tomorrow, this past week, and all weeks to come. I can rest in that assurance.
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If you need any advice, give me a call.
Good luck on the flight home.
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