Reunion

re·un·ion

rēˈyo͞onyən/

noun

1.

an instance of two or more people coming together again after a period of separation.

There is something very special about seeing your children interact with other kids they have known their entire lives.

Why do we even try?

St. Louis was a very special time. We met up with several special families that have brought their children home since November 2012. There is a special connection between us as we have experienced together the pains of waiting and the joys and hardships of bringing our children home.

A highlight was having Angie meet up with us one day. It was so special for me to see Samson carry on a rather lengthly conversation with her about tractors and grandpa and other things he likes to talk about.

We took in the zoo, we visited the arch, we swam, we talked.  We watched our kids and tried to imagine life for them in other country under very different and difficult circumstances.  My heart was so blessed to see them giggle and play together.  The trip was definitely a highlight of the summer.