McKee Family

McKee Family
Habakkuk 2:3 "For the vision is yet for the appointed time; it hastens toward the goal and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it; for it will certainly come, it will not delay."

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Still Here...

Today was our official day of paperwork for Ashlyn. She's a McKee finally! It was bittersweet. The director of her orphanage Made the 4 hour trip with her yesterday and stayed in town last night so that she could be here to say goodbye today. Ashlyn got teary when she saw her and did cry a little when saying goodbye. The director put Ashlyn's hand in mine and said, "mama" and then said something else that we didn't understand, but seemed very encouraging to Ashlyn. We hugged her and thanked her and told her we would take good care of Ashlyn. She smiled and hugged us back and then left. It was really emotional. My heart is hurting for both of our girls today. Abby is fighting a cold and has been mean to Matt and Alex today... Just wanting nothing to do with them at all. She even smacked Ansley in the face. I know it's all so overwhelming to her. At least we can communicate with Ashlyn. The pocket translator has been a life saver! All in all, things are going so well. We couldn't have asked for a better situation with both of our girls. Still, we are longing to get back to life in America. I am so thankful to live in America!!!

Thank you for the prayers. Please keep them coming!!!



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9 comments:

  1. AngieDecember 13, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    So glad that you're sharing your journey...love, love, love adoption stories. Praying for smooth transitions for all of you.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 13, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    What an amazing blog post to finally read! Praising God that these little girls are finally in your arms.
    With love,
    Amanda

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  3. Jewels & Jeremy SmithDecember 13, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Rebecca and Matt, We have been praying for your family. You guys are amazing and it's such a blessing to follow your journey. Thanks for being transparent and lettin us experience this with you. We so eagerly wait for your next post. God bless your family.

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  4. AusDecember 13, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Prayers offered - I'm glad (in a way) that you had a couple bumps from the newbies - means that they are trusting you guys enough that you'll keep loving them even if they act out! Great joy for you here in Cincy -

    hugs - aus and co.

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  5. RonnieDecember 13, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Remember that it is the children's job right now to reject, cling to, get nasty, be sweet, manipulative, and do all the other confusing things that they do. It is part of their grieving process. Try to look at the swings in rejection(yes,mama they will most likely turn on you too...our kids rejected both of us and preferred to shower affection on others traveling with us and the guides)from a Christ perspective. How many times do we reject our Lord and Savior? Yet, He waits with compassion and love for us to come back when we are ready. How many times do we ignore His instruction? Get angry when the world is unfair and cruel? Oh how He promises us that unconditional love again and again. We are called as parents of former orphans to stand in for Christ. Yes, it hurts. Yes, it is sometimes scary. But oh how we are blessed through it all. Rejoice in your growing pains...for without them...you would not be growing a new family. Everything you are reporting is normal. Yes, I said your family was normal!! Laughing yet?

    So happy for you. Thank you God for answered prayers.

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  6. thesleepyknitterDecember 13, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Praying for you! Happy that you are together, said that little Abby is feeling scared and angry. Big changes for her! Praying for all of you.

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  7. UnknownDecember 14, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    It would be a nice memory , if you could get Ashlyn to tell you what the director told her. Then you can translate it and keep it in your memory, maybe help ashlyn to not forget the last words from one the people who took care of her for so many years. Trust me it would be something that maybe she would like to
    keep.

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  8. SarahDecember 15, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Oh, sweet girls...they are going through so many changes. I'm praying for all of you!

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  9. Sally-Girl!December 27, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Waiting for an update! Praying for your transitions!

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