We got to skype with Jimmy tonight. Unfortunately he could not see us but he could hear us. We could see him. Hunter and Jillian along with Gerome were there to help him. Gerome was nice enough to translate for us so he could understand everything and vice versa. Rob did most of the talking. I was too nervous and emotional. Rob told him we have been praying about him since we met him and would like to bring him home to Oklahoma to be part of our family. Would he like that? He was smiling and said YES. He was pretty quiet. He was just trying to process. We talked to him a little more about studying his English etc. We told him we would email and skype often. Kyndal wanted to tell him hello. So Rob told him his sister Kyndal wanted to talk to him. Kyndal announced "hi Jimmy". Then Rylan tried out his creole. "kouman ou ye Jimmy?". How are you Jimmy? We said goodbye and asked Hunter and Jillian to visit with him and let us know how it goes. After we got done, we sat down and made a short video for him since he couldn't see us before. Kyndal told him she would make him a valentine.
Here is what Jillian said in an email later: Hunter, Gerome, and I spoke with him for a few minutes after we got off Skype. I think more than anything he was in a state of shock. As Gerome put it, his mind was not in the room. He kept saying that you all gave him really happy news, but he just couldn't think of anything to say or any questions. I think it was just a lot to process.
Hunter talked to him some about Ada and how he would be close to Duchaine and Ryan. He told Jimmy that in America, he will be the best player on his soccer team if he wants to play. This made him smile. We talked about school and how he can come study English with us everyday. We also told him that he can ask us any question at any time about the adoption process, America, school, or really what ever is on his mind. We also said that we were going to leave it up to him to tell his friends here. I don't know when he will do this.
After a while of talking (mainly us talking and him just in a daze) we asked him if he wanted to stay with us for a while or head back down stairs with his friends. He said he wanted to go. When we left the house he went off by himself for a little while. I watched closely to make sure he was OK and I did see him crying some. I think the news was just overwhelming and he didn't want to show that to us.
We could tell he was really happy though. In a matter of a few minutes, he just found out his whole life is changing...so I think that is why he didn't know what to say. I am sure we will be filled with many questions and such from him in the days to come...once he has had time to process what just happened.
We will show him the video in the morning. He also wants to email you so be looking for that. He said he wanted to sleep tonight and think of what he wants to say to you both.
It all feels so much more real now that he knows. I just can't wait to go visit him and to hug him and get to know him better. Prayers for him are so appreciated. His life is being turned upside down even if it is in a good way, it will be a huge adjustment.
I going to bed now and try to sleep but I am sure my dreams will be filled with thoughts of our newest family member.
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