No Words

So, I know I am the worst blogger ever. I have sat down multiple times to try to write about my time in Africa, but the truth is I have no words that can express my experience. All I can say is it was nine weeks I will never forget. I wish I could tell you Gideon's story but I feel like that is his story to share one day, not mine. So, Mom and I returned home on November 9th and were welcomed by friends and family. Gideon did so well on the planes home. He was the star of each flight. We spent our first weekend home with Mom and Dad and my brother Matthew, Laura and their 4 children. Gideon had a blast with his cousins and fell in love with his Grandpa. We took him to the doctor the next week and he weighed 25 pounds and 30 inches long. The doctor thinks he is probably closer to 14 months old rather than the 10 we originally assumed. He is doing so well. He isn't crawling yet but he is trying so hard. He is a very vocal baby, he jabbers all day long. He can say mama, dada and bye bye but mainly just jabbers.

I am in love. I feel like I was made to be his mommy. I couldn't have asked for a sweeter baby. I wish each of you could meet him because you would see what I am talking about. He loves everyone he meets and wants everyones attention.

I am changed. Mom and I both are. I want to find a way to help the mothers I met over there who are working so hard to provide for their children, I want to help the lady who runs Gideon's orphanage and uses every bit of money she has on those children, I want to adopt one of the older children who may not be "attractive" enough to be adopted. I want to hurry up and get my nursing degree and go over there and help the people take care of themselves so they don't attract the many diseases that are so rampant.

This is my little man! I know cutest thing ever.

Thank you for your prayers and support while I was in Africa. Gideon has some physical therapy he is about to start and in 3 months we can start working to finalize his Adoption in the States and he will become a U.S. citizen!

Keep checking the blog, I'm going to try to figure out how to help some of the Ugandans I met while there. It will probably involve selling some of their goods and getting them the money. 

Also, we still have Adopt Africa T-Shirts for sell and all the money goes to pay for our adoption. If you order one I will be sure to get it to you before Christmas!

Alicia