In August Cody went back to Brazil for research and he was able to visit Gabriel, Isaac's best friend for the whole time that he spent in the shelter.  Both of them were adopted and left the shelter within 2 weeks of each other.  I have no doubt that the Lord had a hand in that. Anyway, Gabriel went to a family in Porto Alegre, where Isaac is from, and they have been very good to keep in touch with us and send pictures and letters.  We are so grateful for their being willing to keep in touch with us.  Gabriel was an important person to Isaac while he was waiting for us to find him and there continues to be a special bond between the two of them.  Here is Cody with Gabriel in his home.  He's so cute!

Here is Isaac proudly displaying the gifts that Gabriel sent home with Cody.  He gave him some cars and a photo album where Isaac can put the pictures that Gabriel sends to him.