We hit the ground running with a soccer game for Brooks on Saturday morning and work and school on Monday. We came home to the very pleasant surprise of a new front deck and landscaping. We have the most amazing family and friends!
The week has gone pretty well, we are all getting used to being a family of five. Our house seems to have somehow shrunk and apparently every shelf is within the reach of an 18 month old. I (Ryan) used to pride myself in being able to change most any diaper with a single wipe...I am WAY off my game. It has taken all week for Anna to get over the 15 hours time difference. Her schedule was so regimented that our on-the-go lifestyle is quite a change for her. She really loves her big brothers giving them lots of hugs and kisses. It is so funny to see Bradey walking around the house holding her, usually at Anna's request. It is clear that she finds a lot of comfort being in the company of other children. Both Bradey and Brooks used Anna as their show-and-tell this week.
We sometimes have to stop and remind ourselves of all the changes Anna (and the rest of our family) are experiencing. We so appreciate all the encouragement and prayers from all of you. We promise to start answering the phone and the door and the emails and the mail again soon!
6 comments:
Well it is about time!! ha ha We can't even imagine the change you all are going through. But how awesome to have you back in the states and home with your boys. I think and pray about you guys daily. Wish we could see you soon!
Amy
Love the family pictures! Glad the adjustment is going well. So happy for you. She's beautiful and the boys look proud to have a little sister! So fun!
What a beautiful family!!!! I just love these pictures and the one of your boys holding her hand:) God is so good and as hard as the adoption was it is such a love story. All the prayer, tears, runaround and what a sweet ending:) It is such a wonderful reminder to me at this stage that there is an end to all the craziness:) God Bless and we will continue to pray as you all adjust.
Hello Yarbrough 5! How fun seeing this update! We've sure been thinking of you. I had to smile when I saw Anna's shirts in both pictures! I bought both of those shirts recently for Maella!
=) Kara
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Love the pictures. Everyone seems happy to be home and adjusting hopefully. 5 is very different than 4. one of you will have to double up. it does get better. meghan just turned 9 and can help out alot more. your time will come. love you all and we will continue to pray for the family.
love, steff
We are so happy for you! Praise God you are all adjusting well. Amazing to see prayer answered. What a great God we serve!
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