Hap is Back in Florida

Just got off the phone with Hap and he is back in Florida..He was at the airport and claiming his bag..Already miss him..But have had a busy day...Haps ride was going to be here at8:00am and when that time came and went I called and woke them up..It all worked out great anyway..I drove him to the border and dropped him off and he walked across..It was good that it happened this way because the line was a 3 hour wait..He would have not made his flight had they drove across..God's way is best if we would just slow down and pay attention...I then took the van to the shop and they gave me a ride back to the apartment..I got online to find a friend out of Texas that is adoption 2 teenagers in not so good spirits..So I just let experience and GOD lead the words and for the next 3 hours I wrote and she read...Praise GOD she is doing much better this evening...International adoption is NOT for the weary or faint..You better hang on for the ride of your life..and that is just the beginning on this side of the border...You dont just become the all American happy family when you cross back over with these kids...It is years of help and effort to get these kids to understand what a good family and life can mean...But it is so worth it..They have so much love to give..It just takes time and love in return..with alot of understanding...and I am only beginning...But I remember our son..He was adopted at the age of 2...and it was years with him...But he is fine now and a great dad himself..and he was from the states...Then you add in the culture difference and it is more...So what is the first 1 and a half of trying and working just to get them over to the other side...I know of 3 other people..one is on 3 years..another 2 years and another 2 years...We have been blessed big time...and then you start for the next...10 or so years on the state side...So hang on...The ride is just starting...But I would not change a thing...and soon many of you will see and know what I am talking about when you have the honor of meeting our daughter in person...Sandra Elizabeth Foster...Legal now...She took on the Elizabeth for me..It is my middle name and my mom's and grandmother and greatgrandmother..On my mom's side..and 2 grandmothers on my Dad's side..I am very honored...Hap's visit was well needed..A great reminder of what is waiting for us back in Florida..Sandra seems better too..I actually heard her telling a friend on the phone earlier about her Papa being here this past week..She will still call me Sharon and Hap Hap when she is talking directly to us..But when she talks of us to others it is her mom and dad...The rest will come in time...I sleep great last night...8 and a half straight hours...But know that the next time it happens I will be thinking of you who have this problem on a regular bases...I just cant imagine it...Well love to all...GOD's blessing and strength...