We Have Bumble!! Family Day May 12th!

Well we have had a wonderful day!  We spent the morning preparing and getting ready to meet Bumble.  We did a little souvenir shopping and then went to the Holt office a little after 1:00pm.  When we came in Bumble and his Foster Mother were already there.  He was busy pulling toys out of the toybox.  What a big boy he is and oh so cute!!

We sat down and exchanged presents and pleasantries between the Foster Mother, D.J. our social worker, who translated for us, and ourselves.  We then had a whole list of questions to ask Bumble's Foster Mother about eating, sleeping, favorite activities and toys, etc.  She said he was very easygoing and it couldn't be more true!  After a short bit Bumble started to fuss and she said it was his nap time - she flipped him up on her back and within minutes he was asleep.  She said he loves to ride on her back.  We talked a bit more so he could sleep a bit - about 20 minutes and then it was time to go see the doctor downstairs. We received his medical files and Bumble had a quick pre-flight screening.

Following the doctor's visit we went back upstairs where we the Foster Mother blessed us with two photo albums and some other gifts including Bumble's Hanbok that he wore for his Tol party, which is the party to celebrate his 1st birthday.  They then walked us outside and hailed a cab.  All I have to say is the Foster Mother and I shed more tears than Bumble did.  He has really done extraordinarily well!!

After arriving back at our hotel we pulled out some toys and played for a bit.  We even got him laughing a bit.  Jon and I ordered some pizza, as we hadn't had lunch and were starving.  Bumble loves to throw things, chew on things and clear tables.  Who said that the items belonged on the table - he thinks they look much better on the floor!  He is busy but very sweet tempered.  He has only fussed for a couple minutes all day.  After a bit, Jon fell asleep on the couch we have in our room and Bumble was laying on the floor looking at the toys when he all of a sudden rolled over and fell promptly to sleep.  I couldn't believe it!!

I am in awe of this sweet boy that God has blessed  us with.  His transition has been more than I could have ever hoped for.  Thank you for all the prayers - I truly believe they have helped!!  Bumble's Foster Mother thanked us over and over again and said she had prayed and prayed for Bumble's family as she was so worried he wouldn't be adopted.  We are so lucky that she has cared for him so lovingly and helped him to achieve many things that couldn't have been done without persistence and perseverance.  We can see some tings in Bumble's mannerisms that will continue to need additional attention and therapy but overall he is doing amazingly well!

We can't wait to get him home and introduce him to all his brothers and sisters!! :)