- Departed from the orphanage to the airport in Port Au Prince around 8 a.m.
- Arrived at the airport a few hours later
- Flew out of Port Au Prince about 1:00 p.m.
- Landed in Miami by 3:00 p.m.
- Waited in immigration for several hours and missed our flight to Chicago
- Barely avoided a mighty kid meltdown
- Booked another flight to Chicago leaving at 8:10 p.m.
- Arrived home by midnight
- Began life together in our home exactly one year to the day of being officially "matched" with the girls
New adventures in the airport:
- flushing toilet paper
- faucets that turn on by themselves
- soap that dispenses itself
- escalators
- doors that open by stepping on the mat
- and just about everything else
Amazingly, we've been home for just over two weeks. We've experienced incredible challenges and an equally incredible amount of growth. The girls started day camp at Grandme and Grandpe's church on Monday. Although camp starts at 9:00, they were up at 5:30 a.m. getting ready-the youngest had her backpack on by 6:00. The girls enjoyed their day, engaged with the games and activities, and were bummed that we weren't going back until Wednesday.
We cannot begin to thank everyone appropriately for all the blessings we've received. The girls have a wonderful room because of many of you. They've looked beautiful in new summer outfits and shoes, played for numerous hours on scooters, and braided the hair of dolls...because of you.
While we continue to be dazed part of the time, amazed at our new reality, and crazed by the food bills, increased utilities, and the number of times we repeat a certain name, we remember that we've only been in the game for a few short weeks.
We so appreciate everyone's continued prayers and thoughtfulness. We truly do not know how we would have ever gotten this far without you. The prayers and support are needed every minute of the day and we know you are supporting us from afar.
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| Without any action on our part, the girls were seated in first class for the flight to Miami. They did beautifully during the flight and enjoyed being treated to hot towels and a big salad. :-) |
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