Gifts from Guatemala

Well this post is well overdue, but between the 3 of us one of us has been sick at some point over the last month. Everyone here is finally on the mend so I wanted to get this post done before any more time passes.


We are very fortunate that Olivia had the most wonderful foster family in Guatemala. They love her so much and miss her every day. Several weeks ago Bill's friend was heading to Guatemala for a vacation and he offered to transport a package for us. I put together a framed photo of Olivia, some of her artwork from school, some snapshots of her, a handwritten "letter" from Olivia, and a DVD of her playing and talking so they could see her and hear her voice. They loved everything. They were so excited to have something of Olivia's. Seeing her and hearing her voice was the best. They said that the first day they got the package they watched the "Olivia Show" 4 times. My how the tables have turned..........................I remember well when Olivia was still in Guatemala..........................How hard it was to not see her, hold her, kiss her, etc........................how we wondered every day what she was doing, and what she sounded like, how big was she, etc. I remember well how hard it was to wait for the updates each month and to see how she changed and hear about the new things she was doing. Monthly updates was the extent of our contact back then............. Now of course they can follow along with the blog and we can send e-mails back and forth. They will always be a part of of our family and us a part of theirs.



Thank you so much for the beautiful dress and accessories for Olivia and thank you so much for the awesome Guatemala t-shirts!!!!! We love them.

Olivia opening her gift.

An outfit fit for a princess.

Her foster brothers sent her a heart shaped lollipop. She loves it. She is still eating it. Everyday she asks for it, sucks on it for a little while and then gives it back and says "save it for tomorrow".

Doesn't she look beautiful in her new dress and hair bow! (She wouldn't model her purse)