Thursday, December 17, 2009







It's been a good day. Much more relaxing considering we didn't have to show up for any court appointments. We found out early this morning that many prayers have been answered. The judges heart was softened and signed the "sentencia" as of last night. That means what we thought was going to happen today or Friday was done as of Wednesday. That puts us a couple days ahead of time. With that news there is now a slight possibility if all things continue to go smoothly we can all come home together on either Christmas Eve or Christmas day. We are very excited at this possibility and recognize the hand of the Lord in this whole process. Keep the prayers going. We are so grateful for all of them. The only thing I had to do today was get some paperwork notarized, it was a much longer and intensive process than at home. Jill and Marcelo went to the park and fed the pigeons. He really loves that. Marcelo is starting to understand the that things are going on. We where talking about going on a plane and he said he didn't want to, I asked him if it was because he was afraid, he said "yea". He said he'd go if we sat by him and held his hand. He already has a connection to Trey and if we talk about going home he always asks if it's where Trey is. He also keeps asking if "Papa Noel" (Santa Clause) has come to the house yet. He really wants a bike for Christmas. As Jill and Marcelo where walking to the park he kept whispering to himself "Marcelo Francisco Neal Neal" in his cute latin accent. He's heard the lawyers talking about his name change a lot and obviously is working it all out in his head. Hard to imagine what the little fellow is going through trying to figure it all out. He is quite the cutie.
Hoping we'll be back to the comforts of our own home soon. The light at the end of the tunnel has begun to shine. We have felt so blessed. Love you all. Hope you enjoy the pictures that we are now able to post.
Rich





12 comments:

Sarah Livingston said...

I already love my new cousin!! Someday he will read this blog and feel so loved!!

Jamie and Jennifer said...

He is a cutie! Miracles will happen! You'll all be home by Christmas! You just wait and see!

Anonymous said...

Whoa, the times they are a changin! Great news!! Pictures start making everything come alive...sweet! Put the picture of Trey next to Marcelo...walla, brothers....Stay safe and thanks for keeping the blog so detailed. Love ya's! -Big Daddie-

Jessica and Street Russell said...

YAY!!!!!!!!! im so excited for you all!!!!

Juliana said...

WooHoo! After a trial of your faith (and patience!)....the blessings are made visible. Is it just me or does Marcelo look a lot like Trey? What a cutie!
We are praying you are home next week!

The Wach Family said...

Can you even believe what was to take 2 months has been done in only one? Tender mercies. The Lord is so good. Marcelo Neal sounds good. I think I would cry hearing him whisper his name like that!!!!

blairsblog6 said...

I just knew it would happen!!

Lara B said...

What a handsome little boy. Congratulations! I pray you can be home for Christmas- miracles do happen.

Button Up said...

Little Marcelo is soooo cute and I am so glad prayers are being answered (the way we want them too)and so hope you will all be home together by Christmas--no matter when it is it will be Christmas for you all when you are together again.
Love,
The Buttons

Heather said...

He is so cute! Is he coming home to a bike? I know we could arrange that here?

Anonymous said...

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!! We are so excited.

Emily said...

He is so adorable!!