We were sitting at a government office building waiting for Bo to arrive. I heard some footsteps in the hall and looked anxiously at the door. And then, there he was! I couldn't believe it. I wanted to run and squeeze him so tight, but I didn't want to scare him. I stayed in my seat. His caregiver brought him to me. He clung to her tightly, but smiled so sweetly. His caregiver must have told him that I was his mama, because he looked right at me and said "mama". I got right down on the floor and squeezed him so tight. I couldn't stop looking at him and touching his little face. I couldn't believe that this little treasure was mine. His Papa sent some Matchbox cars for him to play with. He played with the cars as I completed some paperwork. He gave his caregivers one final squeeze, and then he was mine. As I type, I still can't believe how God blessed me on this day.
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