I See an old Friend

Posted by James

It has been noticed and noted by my new friends on this trip that I love babies. I miss my own so much when I travel that I see my boys in each child. One affectionate, smiley one is my oldest, the mischievous one that steals your heart is my youngest.... it is not long before each one carries a recognizable trait of one of them. Then, across the universe, I send love to my kids back home through the eyes of the one in front of me.

Yesterday, as we boarded speed boats to travel down the Mekong to our hotel, I spotted a mother with her child waving goodbye to all of us...
We made eye contact from afar and I recognized the mother and child as the same ones that have shared space with me on my picture on the "about us" page of this web site!
I ran back up the stairs with everyone waiting in the boats... I wanted to see this little guy and get another picture... he must be about four or five years old by now! I got into the house and dropped my bag and the family brought the boy to me with big smiles, they remembered me too... not only did they remember me, but Kristen must have given them a copy of the photo as they showed me a copy they had kept for three years in their living room!
None of us had a camera... all were packed away and I had to run back down to the boats without a new photo, sadly. I hope to see them again next time.
The little boy, who's name is Prok is very healthy, very cute, and was still as sweet to me as he was in this picture years ago.
Ryder, Colvin... I love you guys. I think of you in every child I see. I'll be home soon.