I feel like we are running a marathon. We are leaving in 5 days to go get Kayeso. We both go through the range of emotions on a daily basis. We are excited, then anxious, constantly stressed, scared, hopeful, and excited again.
We are getting on a plane Thursday night after we have both worked up until hours before we leave. We have had to get everything ready for the kids for Christmas. They will miss us while we are away, but excited to spend the holidays with their grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. They also opened their Wii from us last night which made everything okay of course.
As we embark on this last adoption I am excited for the future. Although I know it will be tiring to have 4 kids that range in age from 3-7 I know our family will be amazing. I am so excited to meet my new son, and hold him for the first time. What more could I have asked for for Christmas this year.
December 14, 2008 at 5:52 am
Oh, how exciting! I can’t wait to check back and see how it went.
I have started the process myself, but I’m still in the paperwok phase (it took me 4 days to get it all together! I’m pretty excitd!)
I’ll pray for your safe journey and can’t wait to hear about how meeting your son for th efirst time went. Congratulations!!!!
December 14, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Congratulations on your new son.
I will be praying that you have a safe journey and a smooth transition to a family of six.
Beth
December 15, 2008 at 2:36 pm
We’re so happy for you guys, that you get to finally hold your new son. I understand exactly how hard it is to not only prepare to travel to Ethiopia, but also to prepare for your kids to be cared for by others. (lists of routines, instructions, etc.)
I’m sure they’ll enjoy the Wii. We just got one ourselves and are enjoying it!
I hope your last couple of days here are relatively stress free! Have a safe journey!