We made it – phew! My mom came over at 2:30 and made us dinner (bless you Momma!!) while I finalized our packing and Eric tried to feel better. Poor guy has an ear infection, but hopefully his new meds will help.
Our plane was 20 minutes late, but we considered ourselves lucky after spending time with a family from Alaska who’s flight was 2 hours later!! Those kids were hyped up and stuck! The girl kept saying “Hey guy-with-computer, watch me!” lol And, of course, he did! Eric and I taught her to do pushups (something we do with our boys when they have too much energy) and timed her on picking up her toys. She was a good girl, but waaaaay too active for that small a space. I felt so bad for them. I felt even worse when I talked to the mom and she was so sad to be going home. It’s a long story, and I don’t even know her name, but I hope having a chance to talk to someone helped her!
Our flight was uneventful – PTL! As we took off I realized what we were doing…where we were going…and why. I started to cry. It was pretty overwhelming.
Arriving at PDX, getting our car (and upgraded for free to a Toyota 4 Runner – Eric is in love!), and getting out hotel couldn’t have been simpler! Everyone has been very friendly and a blessing today!
Eric talked to the boys – who are hanging with my mom while we are gone – and they sounded happy. They want souvenirs from Oregon. So we are hoping to find something for each of them as a memory.
Tomorrow morning we are meeting the caseworker, foster family and JGirl … not sure how I’ll possibly sleep tonight! But morning will come sooner than I’m ready for it – so I’d better try!
I’ll write more tomorrow! Good night!!
Many prayers for you today. I am so happy for you all.
I am so thrilled for you guys right now!
WOW!!! I started crying too when I read about you on the plane. WOW – my little new neice is coming home this weekend!!! I am so happy for you guys! The Lord is in control and I am so glad He is paving the smooth path in all of this. I’m praying for Eric’s ear infection. I hope the plane ride was not too painful for him.
Can’t wait to read tonight!
Love you both!
I hope you managed some sleep last night. I can only imagine how exciting this journey is for you. Just wanted you to know you were missed at Knit Night & I’m thinking of you!
I don’t think I would have slept at all! I would have laid in bed with my butterflies all night!
Can’t wait to hear the news, and see the pictures!
Love you!
Julie
P.S. I’ll be finishing the quilt today! 😀
Glad you made it safely, and glad you took the computer! Now, breathe in, breathe out. Repeat as necessary.
Thanks for taking us along with you! You’ve been in my thoughts. Have a great day!
I’m so excited for today for you! I hope all is going smoothly with the transition. Can’t wait to hear more about your little miss.