New Shoes for Alexandra. Today we went to the MegaPlex and found a shoe store to buy some shoes for Alexandra. She loved it, but seemed a bit overwhelmed. We ate while we were there and she ate more than me I think. There wasn't much she didn't like...only shrimp. It was good Peruvian food and I know we were a sight. You had the 6 Trospers, a translator/friend, the orphanage director, and our driver all together. Mind you this is in a part of town that is not touristy. Us gringos stand out like crazy! We got plenty of glances. Especially when people realized we used someone to translate for our daughter. Oh well...I am pretty past caring what others may think at this point.
Alexandra was very excited about her shoes and we found a 'Princessas' shirt that she liked, so we picked that up too. She loves the Disney princesses. Gotta love how the US influences everyone...even though none of those princesses look at all like anyone in Peru. Oh Well...we caved in!
Tomorrow we go to just sign paperwork and put her in her own clothes and take her with us. I know it has got to be a little scary for her, so we are praying for a smooth transition. She has been through some things over the last month that will make it even more tramatic, but we are believing God to put His peace that surpasses understanding in her and us, to make it a God transition.
We are so ready to have her alone with us. There has always been someone else around, so it will be good for her to see as her family. (We will just have to explain that this little apartment we are in is not forever.) The weekend should be filled with fun firsts for us.
One other thing we did today was watch the kids at the orphanage get some of the candy we brought for them. They were just individually wrapped life savers and the kids (all 4 and under) loved them. You could tell candy is not an every day experience. We take so much for granted with our kids and our lifestyle! It was such a blessing to watch them smile and be reminded God cares for these little ones and desires for them to be part of His Kingdom. I praise God for the people at this home and at New Life where Alexandra was most of her life that pour God's love on these children. I know it is not like that everywhere! It is more answered prayer as to how God has covered her.
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I am praying for you all. I am trying imagine what it must be like for you all and for her. I guess this is where you continue to take the journey one step at a time. What I have learned about trying to communicate with people when you don't speak the language is that hand gestures go a long way and no matter what language you are speaking body language says so much more. Your family is incredibly loving and she will feel your love and God's peace flowing through you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping us updated. I love watching this unfold day by day.