Tuesday - Day 3

I didn't sleep well last night. I am getting really anxious about meeting Johnley. The full spectrum of my emotions keep flipping inside of me.

Breakfast included corn muffins, mango, watermelon and little french bread pizzas. Taishuana would have been in heaven. They were really good.

The sun is really hot today. I am going to be a dish rag by the end of the day.

Monsieur picked me up and we drove to the Homeland Security office. I met Johnley and his mother outside the building. She is so young. He has big bright eyes and the sweetest sounding voice, although I cannot understand him.

We waited for what seemed like an eternity before we were called. Mansour spoke to the woman then he and I left. Johnley and his mom stayed to be interviewed.

I learned that she comes to see min at least once a month. She rode back to the village with us and was crying. I don’t think I will ever know the depth of love you have for your child to let them go. It must be the hardest thing in the world to love someone “your baby” and know you want them to have more than you do so you let them go. I will be forever indebted to her and also will always admire her strength and love for Johnley.
She asked if we could send updates once a month; ie, pictures of Johnley, a short note on how he is doing. I am truly in awe of this young woman..
Had dinner with Mansour. It was nice. We had fish, and vegetables and some guinea fowl that were very good. It is only 8:20 pm here but I am exhausted.