Ab wanted to write a letter back. Bekah wrote it while he just said things he wanted to tell them. I have saved that one. Mom had to do an edited version because I didn't want them to feel bad over certain things.....
What did he say?
I love you, I love you very much.
I'm coming to Ethiopia when I am bigger and see you.
Can you come to America with me?
How is your leg?
I have $6. I am going to send it to you for work.
Call me tomorrow.
I am strong and do wood.
Can you send me my checkers?
Are my friends playing together?
Plus some other stuff about his life...
You can probably guess what I edited out. We had some good discussion while writing it and it helped me to see more of a glimpse of what he is feeling. He acts like sometimes that he doesn't miss them and he is perfectly content. This shows me the feelings are there.
Sunday I spent the evening (while hubby watched Superbowl) scanning everything so in case something happened to the orginals, I would have a backup. I recommend everyone does that.
What a soul stretching journey.
Wow. Wow. His letter is heart-wrenching yet hopeful at the same time. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. What a tender heart and desire to help his other parents. Amazing. He sounds like a wonderful child! It's so great he gets to still hear from them!!
ReplyDeleteKala