We met our son today....

I will always remember that we met our son on Valentine's Day. We flew into Varna (on the Black Sea) and took a taxi to the city of Dobrich. The ride was about 30 min, not much to see except for farmland. We went straight to the orphanage and left our bags in the socialworkers office. We first met with the Director. We asked her some questions about our son's health condition, his past surgery and his personality. She informed us that he is very stubborn and that because of his heart condition he has gotten spoilt. When he throws tantrums he would get his way. It seems because of his special need he has gotten one on one attention from the workers, and lives a very sheltered life from the other kids. He and 2 other children pretty much live together, eat together and play together. I know he will have a very difficult time when we take him home with us on trip 2. This is all he has known, this is his family.

After talking with the director, they took us to him. He came out of the playroom and looked at us. I have no idea what he was thinking, who are these people? He looked scared and confused. We then got down on his level and offered him some pretzels, that broke the ice. He would take one, walk away, come back again and give one to his friends. He is very sweet to watch with his friends. We then sat on the floor with him . He didn't really want to play, just eat. It was lunch time at this point, so they brought his lunch by us and he sat in a little chair and table by himself and ate. He had rice and chicken broth, and juice. We then left as he was going down for his nap. We will be back this afternoon. We also got to see where he sleeps. He is so cute, and clever.

Once we left we went to our hotel. Kim, it is the same hotel you stayed at. We really like it. We also ate lunch in the hotel restaurant and will be brave tomorrow and go wondering around town. We are looking forward to getting some sleep tonight the time change is killing us. Thanks to all of you who have left comments, it is so very encouraging to hear from you when we are in a strange land.