Saturday, January 26, 2008

Still here







Sorry we haven't posted for awhile. We moved hotels yesterday. We loved the Somerset but we found one that is a lot less expensive. It was quite an ordeal. Packing a hotel room with two babies and moving across town was an adventure. We can't wait until we have to run through the airports!! Things seem to be getting better each day. William woke up for the first time without crying when he saw me this morning. He smiled and it made my heart melt. James is getting stronger every day. He is beginning to sit up by himself and is showing us more of his personality. James loves Randy's gotee. He just looks at him and strokes it over and over. We are really enjoying being here. The vietnamese love babies. Whenever we go out to eat, the waitresses(and waiters) come and take the boys right out of our hands. I didn't know what to think of this at first. They take them back in the kitchen where we can't see them. Now, I'm thinking I'm really going to miss eating out when we get home. It's nice to eat dinner without having little hands pulling at your plate. People see all five of us and say "you have big family, but very happy!" & we think "you have no idea"! Sometimes we tell them we have three more at home if there is time - then they show us their expression of unbelief. Thanks again for all your encouragement and prayers. We miss all our family and friends and also really miss our Clifton family and the fellowship.

9 comments:

Jim Byler (cousin) said...

I am delighted to hear that you and Randy have been so abundantly blessed. Though my wife, Teresa, and I have never been blessed with children, I can certainly imagine your joy with the addition of James and William to your now family of six. I'm looking forward to reading more excerps of your "Journey of Love."
Sincerely, Jim Byler [Randy's cousin (Ronnie's step-son)]

Phyllis said...

LOOK AT THEIR FACES!!!!! I love it!!!!! The Lord is gracious! We're selfishly and selflessly praying that you'll be back here in 7 days or less! After all, the boys have to be around for their first ever Murray family Super-Bowl party (we can always have it at another location if you're just getting back).

Unknown said...

It is so encouraging to read of the boys' responsiveness to love and care. Oh, how blessed they are to be Murrays!

Courtney said...

Those smiles will just melt you, how adorable & how very exciting! We are so excited for you all!!
Love, the Groovers :)

David and Ericia said...

James and William are BEAUTIFUL! We are so happy that you are with them and are looking forward when we see all 8 Murrays together at Clifton! We love you guys. I love William's cheeks...he looks like Ruth :)

Tara Beth said...

The boys look amazing! We are so thankful to God that they have become a part of your family and we look forward to meeting them :o)

Unknown said...

The pictures of the boys are so amazing.... Praise God. Praise God for this beautiful adoption and the sweet reminder it brings of our own adoption by God. What a thrill as they come to recognize you and respond with joy!!!

Andrew Case said...

Wow, that's so exciting! We miss you guys, and I'm praying for you.
~Andrew

Chris Matthews said...

So wonderful to see you and the boys together! Can't wait to see you all when you get back. Were praying for expedited VISAs!