Hess: October 2007

Monday, October 22, 2007

Brant's Welcome Home Party

8:22 PM

On Saturday we had a welcome home party for Brant at U. Jason & A. Jolyn's house. Brant was happy to meet many family and friends. Cali is now VERY proud of her little baby brother and has become very protective of him. Since the party she has assumed a very motherly and protective position in her little brother's life! She wants to help feed him, bath him and make sure that we refer to her as, "Brant's sister". At first Brant was more fond of Cali than she was of him. Cali wasn't so sure she wanted to share her mommy & daddy with a little boy... but now Brant has two "mommies" mothering him every minute!!! : ) We are adding more pictures of them together. Thank you so much for your prayers for our family.

"One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts." Psalm 145:4

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Hi from Brant

2:54 PM

Hi. Last night when I woke up to see mommy she showed me this blog! I like the video of daddy tossing me up in the air. Daddy and mommy told me about my family and friends who have prayed for me and how much Jesus has loved me through them. Cali told me about church, about Jesus, and about many other things that I don't understand yet...! I now say "Da-da". My favorite thing is being outside in our almond orchard! I like to look at the trees and watch Cali run and jump all around me. I love being with my daddy and mommy and sister.

"He will feed His flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to His heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young." Isaiah 40:11

Friday, October 12, 2007

Brant is HOME!

9:04 PM

We arrived home on Thursday at 4:00 pm and went to Grandpa & Grandma's house at 7:00 pm where Cali & six little cousins were anxiously waiting for Brant. We attached videos of this event, Brant seemed very happy to find that he has a sister and likes her very much. He also seemed very happy that he has such wonderful grandparents, fun cousins and sweet aunts. He was very exhausted from the long trip home but definitely seemed to revive at the lively greeting he received in California. He was even giggling while his sister and cousins danced around in the Korean traditional hanbok's that we got them! The flight home was very difficult and long and we could tell that everything is new to Brant but God has given us precious moments with him and he is adjusting well! Brant seems to be content in our home and in his new bed. He loves to cuddle with mommy and loves to laugh and play with daddy and Cali. His foster mother said to Brant's social worker that she will be praying for Brant as he adjusts to his new family. We know all of you are praying too and that God is answering all of our prayers. God is good all the time!

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Hello From Korea!

7:07 AM

We have Brant with us but now we do not have the time to add photos and comments! : ) He is doing very good. We feel so blessed by all that the Lord has done for us! We love having him in our arms. We are falling in love with him more and more and it is very easy to see that he fits perfectly with us. He wants to look at Daddy as much as possible but likes to have mommy hold him. He has been so sweet, he likes to snuggle so he reminds us of Cali but he definitely is a boy and likes his toys to bang together! : ) God has blessed us abundantly!

Friday, October 5, 2007

We finally see Brant!!!

2:15 AM

We got to see Brant this morning. His foster mom brought him to ESWS and we were waiting in a little playroom for her to bring him to us. It was an incredibly emotional moment. So much waiting and longing is over... He is so much sweeter and so much more precious than we could have imagined! We spent some time playing with him on the floor while his social worker told us all that he is doing and eating (translated from his foster mom)... We are so in love. Brant seems smaller than we thought he would be - especially after we saw a lot of the other little babies at ESWS. We are very overwhelmed with this beautiful blessing from the Lord! God is good! Thank you for covering this day in prayer for us!

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

At San Francisco Airport!

11:57 AM

We are getting ready to board Singapore Air. Our agency just told us that we will get to see our son at 10:00 Friday morning - 6:00 Thursday evening CA time!
"Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. Full of splendor and majesty is His work, and His righteousness endures forever!" Psalm 111:2-3