We arrived early at our lunch location and decided to go to a nearby bookstore. My little Eva was so enthusiastic about being in a bookstore that we decided to camp out on the floor for about twenty minutes while she was showing me books.
We then went across the street to meet Keith for lunch. After our delicious pizza, I signed paperwork to be filed for the IRS. A huge accomplishment. Then my friend Bob showed up. He seemed very engaged with learning about Eva, her challenges, her success stories, her health issues, everything normal that another Koolen parent would want to know.
I then went to my cousins house and visited with them for a few hours. We played a much needed catch up while i was attemping to protect her beautiful home from my rambunctious three year old. Oh and if you haven't noticed Debbie, the chocolate on your couch is from our visit...I tried my best.
After that, we then met Bob and went to dinner with his family. I was so excited to meet his very beautiful and gracious family. Their daughter was to adorable and so much reminded me of Eva when she was younger. Her facial expressions, her eyes, her shyness around new people. I really loved how real the boys were with her. They don't seem to hold back their energy for anyone.
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| Eva and Aggie |
All in all, I know that going on our trip had far more meaning to me than just the drive. My hopes that our relationship will grow even stronger and on a more personal level which obviously shows far more respect than just letters on a screen or a voice over the phone.
Thank you Bob and Mary for your wonderful hospitality and as I had said many if times in person and in writing, you have such a beautiful family. I can only hope we can spend more time together in the future.
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