These pictures are from Evan's birthday party. As you know Evan is still in the Philippines. He turned two years old on 8-10. We sent a gift box filled with presents for him in July so it would get to him in time for his birthday. His birthday we very difficult for me. It was difficult knowing he was so far away. I didn't know if being in such a large shelter that anyone would even recognize it was his birthday. I made him a cake and Ethan blew out his candles. The Sister Missionaries, from Matt's church, came over for dinner that night. They remembered that I said during a previous conversation that it was Evan's birthday on the 10th. They surprised me with a gift for him! It was incredibly sweet and kind for them to remember! Ethan opened the gift too. Ethan knew the cake was for Evan's birthday. He also knows the present is for Evan. I put it away for when Evan comes home. I take comfort in the knowledge that that was Evan's last birthday away from his family. (See previous post "Happy Birthday Evan")
(Side note: Sister Kosugi is serving her mission from Japan. She has only been in the states for 6 months. She loves spending time with us. She said that she didn't feel accepted in the U.S. because she is Asian. She didnt know we have an Asian child prior to coming to our house for dinner. She says she feels very loved and accepted at our home and loves to talk about the Asian cultures with us. We should be practicing her English but we always have her say the blessing in Japanese. It sounds beautiful!)
Happy birthday, sweet baby!
Sister Kosugi
Sister Conover
Ethan opening Evan's gift.
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