Almost Too Much For Words

It is almost too much to put in words what those first moments were like. We had to find our way around hundreds of people in a shopping mall before we were met by a young lady who lead us to a private dining room. There, my emotions got the best of me and I began to cry. Waiting for us were S.J.'s family. We nervously introduced ourselves and awkwardly hugged one another. Very quickly the gifts began to come out.

This gift in particular touched our hearts. It was Mr. W. who made the beautiful cross stitch picture which will be treasured by our family for years to come.

Then we ate and talked for what seemed just minutes but before we knew it 3 1/2 hours past. We talked about many things but most importantly we talked about S.J. We were touched by every one's love for our family and their concern for S.J. Somehow our meeting has put their minds at ease where he is concerned. They know, as we do, that S.J. is where he was always been meant to be. Precious moments will always be in my mind and my heart ~ like the face of a proud grandfather, an uncle carrying his nephew through the crowds of people and the grandmother who while walking away kept turning to look at S.J. just one last time.

A proud Grandfather and a very happy Grandson!Grandma was a shy and reserve women. Auntie was a lot of fun as uncle looked on fondly.

If only there was more time to build a friendship...

After visiting we looked around some shops and enjoyed some treats.

Dried duck anyone?

I think I'll take a sweet treat any day over dried duck.

This treat was the end to a wonderful day. S.J. says he already misses his birth family..