We're at the airport in Seoul almost ready to board our flight with a beautiful baby boy! It is truly surreal and wonderful to hold him in our arms -- and we've been holding him almost every minute since we received him yesterday. When we left the Holt office he grieved quite heavily and clung to us while looking around for his foster mom for the next several hours. It's heartbreaking to see that, but we also give thanks because it reinforces what a positive experience he had with her.
Last night despite many tears (of all three of us!), he thankfully slept all through the night except a little whimper at 3am for his bottle. Today he has been a delight! Though it's clear he is confused about what is going on, he has those wonderful little laughs and smiles and has only cried when we tried to bathe him this morning (we must not be doing it right -- his foster mom said he loved baths!). Now he's happy and fed and ready to board the plane. We'll write and post more photos when we get settled back in SLO!
Thank you for your prayers and support -- we have truly felt upheld by them!
This is Joy, by the way. When my dad was flying home with me, I had a bad ear infection and was crying most of the flight home. He was sitting next to an old army general or something so they decided to give me sour ball candy to suck on the entire flight home. Good idea but I was only 7 months old! Anyway, I'm praying for a peaceful flight home and these early days as a new family. Blessings, JOy
ReplyDeleteDear Ones,
ReplyDeletePrayers, joy, blessings, and love as you head home to start your new life together!
Love,
Rachel
Visiting your blog makes me smile! Your little family is bursting at the seams with love!
ReplyDeleteThis is a miracle of God. I am so happy for all of you.
ReplyDeleteSafe Travels,
Sarah SE