These past few weeks have we've had a couple of families visit the ministry who adopted children from us back in the late 80s and early 90s. Both families are from Stavanger, Norway as well as another family that adopted two other boys from us in the 80s but weren't able to come for a visit at this time. The family of Andreas Hernan and Anne Riyah arrived at the end of June and stayed here in the Philippines for about three weeks. It was exciting for us to have a chance to visit with their whole family on several occasions, but especially with their two kids, now adults in their 20s. Both Andreas and Anne were a delight to have and it was fun to hear about their lives after so many years. Anne was a top 10 finalist in Norwegian Idol a few years ago and is very talented young woman. Andreas is a very impressive young man who obviously has a very kind spirit. The night their family joined us for a birthday party, Andreas sat for the better part of two hours with Julieto and chatted with him while showing him pictures on his camera. I've never seen Julieto feel comfortable enough to sit with anyone for that long and carry on a conversation.
This week brought the adoptive parents of Mark and Jay to the shelter, although the boys, also both now adults, were not able to come with them to Cebu. Jay and Mark were both adopted in the early 90s. Mark and Jay's parents shared lots of stories about the boys and it's wonderful to hear they are both doing well.
Both families have been to visit Cebu several times and we feel as though they are close, but distant, friends. The families also stay involved with each other in Norway along with the other family who adopted the two boys, Jan Allen and Tor Alvin. All three families keep in touch, socialize with each other, and even share vacations together at times. We appreciate, too, how they stay involved with CSC, always make it a point to visit us, and support the work we continue to do.
With these three families, we feel like we have a little part of CSC that continues on away from Cebu on the southwest coast of Norway!
This week brought the adoptive parents of Mark and Jay to the shelter, although the boys, also both now adults, were not able to come with them to Cebu. Jay and Mark were both adopted in the early 90s. Mark and Jay's parents shared lots of stories about the boys and it's wonderful to hear they are both doing well.
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This was nicely written Mitch. We love you all, and miss you.
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