I made it. I have to say by the time I got to Los Angeles I was ready to sing "I am Proud to be an American", but you will be glad to know I did not. Hopefully it won't be too long again until I get back on the plane. It is hard to think about today.
Well I just got back from my last visit with little sister. She was great today. We did not get to go outside as it was raining again, but she tried anyway. She told me she would put on her boots, but when that did not work she gave in and settled in my lap to read her books. She was especially sweet today. When it was time to go back to her group one of her care takers was there that was suppose to be on vacation. She came in to meet mama (thats me). She was nice and said they would tell her everyday about her mama coming back, and show her the pictures of her family. This caretaker said the other caretakers had called her since she was Jordan's o favorite and they wanted her to meet me. She said they all approved and would keep her safe until I get back. They really care for her there.
Well I better run as I have a plane to catch. Thanks again for all of the prayers and support. I cannot express how much it means to me.
It was a beautiful today. Sunshine and a nice ocean breeze. We got to go outside. Yea! It was so nice to see running, jumping, skipping, pent up energy released. Her favorite thing is a Winnie the Pooh ball I bought her. Everything she did today on the playground, she did with that ball tucked under one arm. She finally decided to let me hold it while she hung upside down on the monkey bars. She sang for me today and recited about three poems. What a different child. She even knows when I say ahhhh she better knock it off. Does it sound like I love her? I do. She has decided that she loves me to hold her even on the playground. I taught her the word up. I would not pick her up until she would say it. It only took her about three times to understand, and then she would yell up. Once when I picked her up today she leaned in to me and gave me a kiss. She just wanted to be held and held. Her caretakers were worried about my back. They don't know I give piggy rides to a 5 &1/2 year old all the time.
Tomorrow is the last day before I come home. One more visit before I leave. I can't wait to get home, but I will miss my little girl. The caretakers are very kind and you can tell they love the kids as best they can. They have promised to show her pictures of us and tell her I am coming back to get her soon. I have done this once so I know I can do it again.
Thanks again for all of your prayers and support. I know I could not have done this without my wonderful family and friends.
