The only adoption update that I have is that almost all of the paperwork has been submitted to court and we should know our courtdate by next Wednesday. Looks like we could be home anywhere from Nov. 18-30th but at least we won't ever have to come back.
On Wednesday we took Tyler and Ronnie to the orphanage for the last time to say goodbye. Tyler was very uneasy and kept saying, "Vamos"(which means he was ready to leave). He asked before we went if he could come back to the hotel with me. Even though we explained to him many times...I'm not sure he new what to believe. After we were there for awhile he started to play but was happy when it was time to leave. The teachers gave me a big folder full of stuff for Tyler and Ronnie. :) I was also able to talk to a couple of nannies about Sophie. Apparently, she was one of the favorites and always got her way. This explains her behavior a lot...one day at a time.
Today was pretty bad...riots broke out here in Panama. Over 200 people were arrested, 50 woman broke out of the jail here (they have all been captured), people were trying to shoot the police from balconies, etc. Carlee was almost out of milk but the store that we go to was closed because protestors had gone in and started stealing so I went to the store right by the hotel..they were closed also. Any ran about 4 blocks to the store and got us bread, milk, cheese, mustard...oh and chocolate just in case the stores are closed tomorrow. It was very scary. All of the malls were closed and all of the government offices closed at 2. I think everything is winding down because the protestors have made their point and have "won".
The kids are doing well. We have changed their names...one last time. Due to the circumstances of their adoption (which is private), as well as other reasons, we have decided not to keep their names that they had at the orphanage. The oldest boy will be named Tyler Malachi Thornley. We names him after George's nephew who died at the age of 2 (Tyler). We wanted a biblical name for his middle name and we both liked Malachi. The youngest boy will be named Ronald Venning Thornley. Ronnie after my Dad and Venning after my Mom's side of the family. The little girl will be named Sophia Nellie Thornley. We both liked the name Sophie and Nellie is my paternal grandmother's name. So there you have it! Our family is truly complete and we thank the Lord for these children daily. Funny how their transition has been fairly smooth...unlike the judicial system here. We continue to ask for your prayers during this difficult time. We miss Maura Genet and Thomas very much but they have spent many weekends with family and are doing great at the Goehrings and Rothermel's. Hope you enjoy the pictures!
Any's good nature and strength continue to amaze me. Every morning she wakes up with a smile and is happy. I don't know how I could do it without her cheery attitude!!
Ronnie with Tia Jenny (one of his nannies)
Maria and Lisa from my agency
Will update again soon!
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