So while the reason we came to Korea this year in particular was to bring Asher MinOh home we also made a conscious effort to make this about Micah MinHyeok, too, and make this a homeland tour for him...on a 4 year old level!
We didn't know how he would react to Korea or becoming a family of four, but we knew we couldn't leave him at home for something so important-a chance to see his homeland and bring his little brother home. So far his reactions to his Korea and the people who live here has been beyond our expectations.
The night before we met Little Brother (as Micah calls him!) Micah and Mommy woke up around 3 am. Together we had a little snack, and I remember thinking that we were getting closer to the last time we would be spending together with him as my only child. I got teary...it's certainly not that I don't want Little Brother in our family but it's a strange feeling to know that soon your heart will be expanding to fit two children in and not just the one who began it all for you!
When we went to meet Little Brother on Tuesday, it was such a surreal feeling to be bringing Micah back to visit his Little Brother at the place where we first met him. What memories that brought!
We got to see Dr. Kim, the president of Eastern, on Wednesday and have lunch there with other families adopting and a huge group from Australia on their homeland tour! Here is Micah with Dr. Kim. She is the person who said the prayer over Micah before he was handed to us permanently. Micah gave her the gift we had for her, said, "Kamsamnida" (thank you in Korean) and bowed to her! I was so proud of him!
Obviously one of the big goals was to introduce Micah to Korean culture where it originated! lol! At this point in the day, Micah was so pooped. He did really well despite all the big stuff going on!
Micah at Deoksugung Palace
Watching the changing of the guards at the Palace.
Part of me was worried that Korea would be scary to Micah, but it's been the opposite. He loves his Korea and the people here...and so do I! They have been kind and generous to us and welcomed our baby boy #1 back home!
3 comments:
What a wonderful experience for you guys. I agree with your post on add to your family. You may feel torn. It's a end to the new beginning
Love all the pictures and the narratives! It makes me miss Seoul and long even more to return!We had the same feeling when expancing our family to two when we adopted Isaiah! I actually got chills when reading your post about your feelings, identical to mine! I was told it is completely natural! As it turned out it actually was an easy adjustment!
I loooooove this post and all of the pictures! You have given Micah such a precious gift with this experience. By far, my favorite picture is the one with him and Dr. Kim. Not just because of what they mean to each other, but also because of their expressions of such happiness together. What better way to thank her and her family for all they have done for so many!
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