Tuesday, October 8, 2013

A Blessed Day!

Hello all!
We made it here safe and sound this morning.  At about 10:00 am, our plane arrived and we went straight to the place we will be staying at for the next few weeks.
As soon as we got there, we found out that we had about 2 1/2 hours before the social worker would be picking us up, so we were able to squeeze in a nap and shower.  I was quite emotional and as soon as the social worker walked into the room to get us, I was choking up already!

It's about a 30 min. drive to the care centre where he is, so there was a lot of anticipation on that drive.  As we were finally pulling up in the driveway, you could see someone down below holding him.  There are no words to describe that feeling.
We got out of the car, met the director of the centre and made our way down to one of the rooms.  As we turned the corner, there he was!  What an incredible, emotional, breathtaking moment.  He's beautiful!!!!
The lady who was holding him did not pass him to us right away, but we just kept touching him and talking to him.  He cried a bit...maybe because we were strange people there, but when we sat down on the floor to play, he was very content.  He sat happily with both of us, as we played with bubbles and balloons.  I couldn't believe it...there was our son, right in front of our eyes.  I didn't want to stop touching his cheeks, his hair, his soft skin...he's incredible.

Unfortunately, we were only able to stay about an hour today, but tomorrow morning we'll be going there again and staying the entire day.  We're looking forward to getting to know him better and seeing what his days are like.
Well, I'm off to bed. We are quite exhausted - from a long trip and an emotional day.
God is so good and we have been blessed with such an amazing little boy!  The fun part of this journey is only beginning...

8 comments:

  1. We are so happy for all three of you. What an amazing day and yes, isn't God soooo good. It's just going to get better and better!!! We are praying for you all.
    The Janzens

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  2. From all of us at SCS,we are so happy for you! Thanks for the update. We've been thinking of you today.Judy on behalf of staff

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  3. Oh, my - just had tears reading what you said. Have been thinking of both of you all day today, and wondering what it was like. Thanks for the updates!

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  4. Thanks for sharing! I am so happy for you all. What a beautiful story of love and grace. Peace and JOY as your parenting adventure unfolds:)

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  5. What an incredible day! So happy for you and praying for you as you continue to grow as a family. Love ya

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  6. I really needed this fabulous post- so beautiful to hear the joy and wonder in your writing. As we worry and pray over T &K, we also jump for joy at this miracle that has been prayed for, hoped and longed for, and highly anticipated. God has been molding you into His ideal parents for Griffin, and we couldn't be happier for you both.

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  7. Congrats on the arrival of two excited parents! So happy for you! Enjoy the days ahead!
    Karen Boldt

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  8. Oh it is so exciting to hear about your adventure. I can only picture what he looks like and what his reaction was but I know the two of you are going to be amazing parents to Griffin. Enjoy every moment. And I'm continuing to pray for your family.<3 Malinda

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