Through both security checks, got boarding passes, through immigration. At the gate, hope to start boarding in an hour or so. Let's play name that song..."ohhh to be back in the land of COCA COLA".....anyone know it(lowbrow band mates not allowed to answer:) )
we are very happy to be headed west, in good spirits. No posts for the next 20 hours. Will keep everyone updated on the court approval-- as soon as we know it, you'll know it!
We did get to spend some time with the three families who are picking up their children during our last few hours at the guest house. That was such a refreshing scene a reminder of why we are doing this in the first place-- amidst all the meetings and drama we kind of lost sight of it. The families were so happy-- the children so beautiful. They had a going away party for the kids at the orphanage. A great and special event we were told.
I have to say we came to this blog thing reluctantly-- it seemed too self absorbed for our taste. My view has changed---(while it may indeed still be self absorbed!) it has been a great encouragement to us to know that our friends and family are able to come along on this journey via the blog. It has also kept me jeff from losing my cool a few times to pour the energy into the blog instead.
Allison is typing an email to our case worker in minnesota as we speak asking for quick communication on Friday about the police letter and MOWA letter.
Jeff and Al,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your incredible and inspiring journey. I have been reduced to loads of tears as I read your posts. You were both such a big part and support of our adoptions of Lindsay and Sam, and I hope you have felt the love, prayers and hugs being sent to you, William, Patterson, Israel and his birth mother. We are right there with you.
Sending much love and prayers from Virginia,
Julie