Hard to say Goodbye

Tuesday, Sept. 30th
The last few days have been going pretty well.  Every day Arouna seems to be adjusting more and more.  He seems to be more playful then he first was and he loves the physical touch and holding him.
On Saturday, the ladies of Hot Springs Baptist Church gave Arouna a shower.  There were around 25 ladies who came and prayed for us.  Aunt Helen and my cousin, Angie, also came from Little Rock, which I was really excited that they came and made the effort to drive just for the shower.  Arouna did really well as several ladies held him and he also sat on the floor while they had the program.  They had Mom and I sit on the stage in rocking chairs.  Mom and Greta opened the presents while I gave Arouna a snack.  It was a very encouraging time.
On Sunday, Arouna went to church with us.  He started off in the service but he talks so much now that he didn't make it very long.  So Robert took him to the nursery and Mom went with him.  He sat in a
playpen the whole time and played and talked.  After church, Robert and I went to eat together while Mom and Dad and the Pinkstons took Arouna home for lunch and a nap.  On Sunday evening, Robert and the Pinkston's left to go to Little Rock to stay in a hotel.  Robert flew out early on Monday morning to return to Quebec.  :(
It was hard to see Robert leave.  I haven't felt that way in a long time time.  I guess with the kids being older, I've become pretty confident in taking care of things when Robert is gone.  But this time, I felt alone even though my parents are a wonderful help with him.  I guess that's why God placed 2 people as  parents.  We need each other not only physically, but emotionally also.  And every day, I've been calling out to God to make his presence known and keep me from getting tired and discouraged.  I think here in Arkansas it will be easier than when I return home to Quebec and I'll be responsible to get everything done along with caring for Arouna and Maleah.  My prayer is that God will keep me well physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.