Whew, what a day. After waking up in the 3:00 am hour, we were ready to head for Addis. We headed to the airport nice and early (yes, I'm a freak about being early) and headed off for Ethiopia at 8:30. The flight seemed quick as opposed to the monster length one we had yesterday. We landed, got our visas and through customs fairly quickly. However, there was nobody at the airport to meet us. Thankfully, there was a very nice man that helped Jason and called our guest house to see what was wrong. It turns out they thought we were coming tomorrow. They came to pick us up and immediately after checking into the guest house, they asked when we wanted to go to the Baby House. Of course, I said, as soon as possible. So, we headed to the Baby House one hour later (just enough time for us to shower and grap a sandwich for lunch). Poor Gabe was stressed out! Very similar to Wyatt when we met him. We were at the Baby House for about 3 hours. The first half of it, Gabe couldn't be near us without crying. By then end, both Jason and I were holding him peacefully and even playing some with him. He is absolutely precious. We decided to have him stay in the Baby House tonight and we will pick him up tomorrow. Hopefully, we will recognize us and it won't be as difficult for him. It's now 6 pm and we're spent. Its time to grab some dinner and chill. I will not be posting pictures, because this is a dial up connection, but I've taken plenty and will post when we get back home. I'm sure we'll sleep well tonight. Finally, the day we've been waitng 1 1/2 years for!! |
Saturday, January 09, 2010
We Met Our Boy!!
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Yeah! Congrats! I am sure he is beautiful and what a miracle a year and a half in the making! Thinking of you as you see him again and bring him back home!
Oh Happy Day!!! Love and Kisses to you and your little sweet boy!!!!!
Wow, Congrats and happy meetcha day....and then gotcha day tomorrow! Slightly better timeline than the 10 weeks in Kaz especially since there is one excited brother waiting at home! :)
YAAAAAY!!!
So glad to hear this news! Looking forward to the family pictures. Congratulations!
Lisa Johnson
What a blessing! I can't wait to meet him when you all get back. I can't believe that you are finally there with him!!!!
YAY!!!!! I cannot wait to hear more and see all kinds of pictures!!!
What a wonderful day! A memory to last a lifetime. Congrats on your meetcha day!
I got chills reading this and started tearing up. I'm so happy that this day has come for you all. I miss you at school! But think this IS a bit more important. :-)
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