Gotcha day is finally here. We got picked up at the hotel at 0930 and drove across town to the ICBF office. Driving in Colombia is like being on a thrill ride at Disney world, you never know what's coming around the corner. On the good side, I didn't notice any elderly drivers. (I don't think they could keep up the pace). The "Encuentro" meeting was very informal. We were brought into a small office, within 5 minutes the social worker brought Ruben in. It was so sureal (sp), it is hard to explain in words. I guess that is why we were told to have the interpreter video record the meeting, so when we can pay more attention later, we can watch and understand what happend. Ruben with his big brown eyes appeared very happy and as if it was just another ordinary day. Even though I'm sure he has never heard english spoken. I would say the majority of the clothes we brought are going to be too big. I will just put Ruben on the Daddy diet, and he will be in those clothes in no time. I asked to have Ruben weighed and measured. He weighed in at 21 pounds and 75 cm., but appeared healthy. The Montana chocolates and carmal was a big hit with the ICBF staff (thanks grandma). We went back to the hotel and in moments Ruben was exploring the new place. Tracey and I forgot what it was like to chase a toddler. For a moment, I was wishing I packed the duct tape. I thought of a new use... That stuff works for everything. lol... We were told the next meeting "Integration"
is on Thursday :) After that, we wait for the legal process to work. We can then travel anywhere within Colombia. Enough info for now. More to come... Hey everyone, Tracey here, Matt finally is letting me blog! just a few things he forgot about our arrival. when we arrived in Bogota at the Airport, we did make it through custom, and security without any physical pat downs and our luggage did not even get search once in our presence!! Keep the prayer chains going!
Also if you can believe it there is another US couple here adopting and their room at the hotel is across from ours, soooo nice to hear a bit more english! more later
Also if you can believe it there is another US couple here adopting and their room at the hotel is across from ours, soooo nice to hear a bit more english! more later
Congratulations! So excited that you have reached this moment in your journey. May you continue to be blessed
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your first family day! What an amazing day to have your son join you forever! Many blessings to all of you!
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