So after our long night in the airport, we still were just hanging out until around 8:00. So let me just point out that I had about a 20 minute siesta within the last 24 hours.
I think somewhere around 9:00 we we brought into a room, and then the kids were going to come in the room next to us and we could be matched up.
Once the kids were in the same area of the airport, Dixie actually spoke to us for a while. It was awesome to hear from her. It was amazing that Dixie, and Molly, and Joyce, and Stephanie, and the nurse, and a couple others were ALL able to escort the children to the US. It was just SO good to hear that they had been preparing the kids for this, and they made their last 24 hours an adventure. The kids sang songs, and were just 'on an adventure' and just hearing this made me cry. It was so good to know the kids were SO WELL cared for. They had prepared the kids for this, and the kids were READY.
Typically when kids leave the orphanage, the kids have a ritual and sing a song and say good bye to who ever was leaving. While at the airport, all the kids sang 'the song'. It was so touching to hear them sing........that brought on more tears.
But then the moment we'd been waiting for. This was probably around 11:00. We were united with Samar and Aidan. It was ....absolutely precious. We gave the kids a hug and Samar just was thrilled to see us. That was sooooo good. We didn't know what to expect from her. She was completely miss personality.
From there we lived in the moment with the other adoptive parents. But then we quickly returned to our hotel to clean up and was hitting the airplane by 1:00. So it was all very fast.
We were so blessed to be on a private chartered plane. It was fabulous riding with our kids and not dealing with commercial airlines in this instance. I think we all crashed on plane...........it had been a long 24 hours for all of us.
So we did arrive to the hanger with tons of media, excitement and love.
So, these are just a few of 'the facts'. The important thing is we are home....................and we are thrilled. That is an understatement. God is GOOD!!!!! He completely used this terrible tragedy to bless our children by coming home. We are SO thankful.
We are exhausted............the house is currently quiet and all are sleeping................but life will be busy with the change. We can't wait!!!!!
7 comments:
Praise God - how awesome that you are all together tonight! Our God is so good all the time. Out of such a tragic event came so much joy! We're rejoicing with you. Rest, relax, enjoy life TOGETHER.
Yeah!!! Praising God with you!!!! Welcome home!!!
Praise God! We just rejoice with you. Time for the next chapter. Another load of unpredictable blessings. God is so amazing.
Praise God!!! We are so glad you are home.
So very happy for you all, Marisa! Many of my friends here were/are praying for Aiden and Samar and your family. We are looking forward to meeting them and hearing all about your experience. Love to you all!
Oh Marisa!! I'm SO happy and praising God with you!! What an awesome awesome blessing. I'm so thankful you are home SAFELY and the kids are settling into their new HOME!! They are very lucky kids... I cannot wait to meet them, let me know when you have a 37th St playdate and I'll stop over!! Rest well for a few days... you ALL deserve it!! congratulations on your new family :) ~delynn
Guess you never imagined you would get both your children home at the same time!! That is what is soooo completely amazing!!
ONLY GOD!!
Praising Him for His awesomeness in all of this!!
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