As soon as we stepped out of the car, his orphanage director met us outside. Next thing I knew, she was looking a little ways off and called out, “Matiss.” I looked over and yes, I could make out his little blonde head and I started waving. He literally jumped and sprinted towards me! He was all smiles! After I unloaded my things inside, we walked to his room, I gave him his birthday gifts and then he and I held hands and took a walk outside. Once the kids came in, I did need to focus on that, but he stayed the entire time and helped me. I was so grateful to see my sweet boy, even if only for a little while!
This week, Jon and I are witnessing answered prayer. Daiga, Matiss’s 18-year-old sister, let me know Matiss was going to be discharged from the orphanage and move in with her soon. Matiss was incredibly happy about this development. He was emailing me back and forth about it, so excited, especially once I let him know I was happy for him and ok with it. Then, his emotions just flowed electronically and as I reassured him with "I love you's" and "everything will be ok," I got more "I love you too's" in a day than I have in the 10 weeks since he's left. While this new scenario may not be perfect, God has facilitated it and will provide for these two. Matiss loves his sister very much and I have witnessed her deep concern for her little brother. Though Matiss loves us and loved America, his desire was to stay in Latvia. I prayed and hoped for him to leave the orphanage and hopefully he will soon. Praise God! Continue to pray that God will surround these two with the love of Christ and the support they need. Our last remaining hurdle will be addressing one of his recent emails to me, in which he said he still wanted to come to us at Christmas. My tears just flowed... he doesn't realize it yet, but by moving out of the orphanage, it has closed that door for him. The hosting program is for children under the guardianship of the social government, so he would no longer be eligible to travel with the program. I don't want to damper how excited he is right now, so I'm going to leave that explanation for another day!
This week, Jon and I are witnessing answered prayer. Daiga, Matiss’s 18-year-old sister, let me know Matiss was going to be discharged from the orphanage and move in with her soon. Matiss was incredibly happy about this development. He was emailing me back and forth about it, so excited, especially once I let him know I was happy for him and ok with it. Then, his emotions just flowed electronically and as I reassured him with "I love you's" and "everything will be ok," I got more "I love you too's" in a day than I have in the 10 weeks since he's left. While this new scenario may not be perfect, God has facilitated it and will provide for these two. Matiss loves his sister very much and I have witnessed her deep concern for her little brother. Though Matiss loves us and loved America, his desire was to stay in Latvia. I prayed and hoped for him to leave the orphanage and hopefully he will soon. Praise God! Continue to pray that God will surround these two with the love of Christ and the support they need. Our last remaining hurdle will be addressing one of his recent emails to me, in which he said he still wanted to come to us at Christmas. My tears just flowed... he doesn't realize it yet, but by moving out of the orphanage, it has closed that door for him. The hosting program is for children under the guardianship of the social government, so he would no longer be eligible to travel with the program. I don't want to damper how excited he is right now, so I'm going to leave that explanation for another day!
He and I will continue to email and I am thrilled to be able to continue my supporting role in his life. Though not mine by birth or law, he is mine nonetheless and I love him dearly. Looking back at the very first photo I had of him, I can honestly say... I never knew just how much I would fall in love with him... he is forever mani Matiss (my Matiss).
3 comments:
What a sweet picture. I bet that was exciting for both of you to see each other.
And.....still.................... p r o f f e s s i o n a l
Love ya sweet momma
Steph
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