**UPDATE**
I have a little more time now. Here’s a run down of how yesterday went.
The weather of beautiful. We got out to explore Namdaemun, one of Korea’s largest markets. We also shopped at Shinsegae…think Nordstrom with a Wegman’s in the basement. It was the perfect place to pick up last minute gifts for the foster family.
After lunch and shopping, Nana and Grandma took the kids shopping for Ty and Patrick and I went to meet the foster family for pick up by ourselves. I think it was one of the wisest choices we’ve made in our parenting career. As I mentioned before, the actual pickup and the emotions surrounding it will have to be a later post.
Ty did great on our trip back to the hotel. I guess it was like an adventure. The adventure was over when he realized he was at our hotel to stay without Oma (foster mother). It was an up and down night but at least he’s consolable now and slept through the night. Praise the Lord.
I know you all are praying for us, but more I would ask that you pray for his foster family. Basically they let one of their kids walk away with a stranger yesterday…FOREVER. They’ve had him for about a year and a half and they’re the only family Ty remembers.
I’ve uploaded pictures of our Seoul City tour. I’ll describe them in another post, but for now you can view them with some descriptions on Flickr. I don’t think the descriptions show up if you use the Photo Gallery page. If you’re using the Photo Gallery page, be sure to refresh it in the upper right. I think I’m up to 123 pictures now.
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We picked up Ty yesterday. I am so thankful for his foster parents. I hope we can keep in touch. There were a lot of emotions that perhaps I’ll write about later. Ty is grieving his foster family but adjusting nonetheless. We’re hoping to take advantage of our last rain-free day today.