I keep wondering if it really is true.
Am I really going to finally meet our two daughters in just a few days? Like, um, next week?
Oh my goodness, the reality of it all is finally starting to sink in. I leave in just seven days.
Soon I will get to hold this little sweetie….
And this one too…
I won’t have to stare at the same two little photos over and over again.
In just a few days I can finally snuggle them and kiss their sweet little faces. They probably won’t have any idea what hit them. Chances are they will have no idea what it feels like to be held tightly and showered with affection.
For nine long months we have looked at these two little pictures. We have wondered what they look like now. Have they changed? Have they grown a little? Can they sit? Or even walk? Can they eat solid food, or do they only drink from bottles? What is their health like? Are they even okay?
Every adoptive parent knows and understands all too well that agonizing feeling of going to bed at night and wondering if your child on the other side of the world is warm enough in their bed. Or did they have enough to eat? Is there someone to care for them? Does anyone hold them when they cry?
The long wait is finally coming to an end for us. It feels so surreal. I have to keep reminding myself that this really, really is going to happen. I am going to be a mommy to two more gorgeous little angels. God’s goodness completely overwhelms me.
Wow-I really am leaving soon. Just seven more days.
Hallelujah!
Yes, you are REALLY! And I REALLY REALLY can’t wait to see what Hailee and Harper look like now and what their reaction is to their new Mommy!!! I also REALLY wish we were travelling at the same time but still holding out hope that our paths will cross at some point over there!
Let the countdown begin!
Kristin
Aw, precious post and I feel your pain! We won’t travel until late summer for our precious girl in China.
I’ll be praying for you all!!
God speed and blessings,
Amy
I’m so happy for you! It’s finally your time. I can feel your excitement and I can’t wait to see them in your arms!
Safe Travels~
so excited for you, Adeye!!!
love your perspective:)
tara
YES, you are going and I cannot wait to see them in your loving arms!!!!
I am just so excited for you my friend!!!! I can’t wait to hear all about them! I bet they both looks so different than their photos! I am praying they are doing better than expected and that your heart just melts with joy and love over these 2 little ones. I was reading through my time in Bulgaria on my blog, and it was so healing. I pray that every bit of what I felt during that time is felt by you!!! Words can not sufficiently describe all that I felt, but Gods presence was real, constant, forceful, and so full of love and joy. My heart just wanted to burst, my eyes wanted to cry tears of joy, and I just had an insane urge to laugh … joy unspeakable… THAT is what you are about to experience. It can not happen to a sweeter, more sincere woman! I LOVE that you are finally, FINALLY going to get them! It is your time, it is their time! My heart is bursting with joy for you!!!!
amazing, amazing, amazing!!!
God is so amazing !
Praying for safe travels for you and for an easy transition for your entire family!
Truly Blessed,
Jodi Sue
May you be blessed with so much joy as you go on this trip. May a song of rest be upon you and your household while you are away as well as taking care of your other two precious daughters. May peace flood your heart and home for every member of your family while you are apart and may every need be met!
I can’t wait to see the pictures of those babies in your arms, I’m so happy for you.
Such an exciting time!
We are praying for you as you travel and your family you leave behind.
May the Lord bless your travel and your time with your two newest daughters!!!
Oh how I can’t wait for you to go!!!! And yes, I know that feeling of the wait. I am so hoping for LOA tomorrow, but don’t want to get disappointed. It is so hard when you know the only thing between you and your child is PAPERWORK!!!!
This is really happening!! In just 7 days you will be leaving to get your daughters!! So excited for you!!
Praying for your journey!
I am so excited for you! We will be following soon…maybe our paths will cross in Kiev!
You make me cry. Tears of happiness!
Love,
Annerieke
We will be praying, praying, praying for you all! Yes…it’s not long now and those precious angels will just be loved on like they’ve never been before! And just wait until they get home…
I am so, so happy for you :). I can’t wait until they are home, with you, where they both belong. They will be so loved!
Just be sure to take us with you, Adeye! I think we all feel like we’re travelling in 7 days too:) How are your lists coming along? Wrapping them up? So exciting!
Lisa
I’ve been reading your blog for some time and I remember seeing both girls’ pictures on RR. I cannot wait to read that you are with them and that everything is going as planned!
oh sweet friend, I am anxiously awaiting this day for you too. Life has been so busy here that I haven’t had as much time to stop by and really enjoying reading anyone’s blog posts… but please know we are praying for you and your family… for them as you are away, for you as you meet the girls… each little piece!
Thank you for faithfully sharing your heart, your faith and even the struggles with us, I appreciate it more than words.
Blessings,
Gayly
YAY! Finally! Praise God you are going to meet your daughters! :o)
I can’t wait to see those babies in your arms!
I wish you a safe journey, a quick and smooth process in country - and most of all, a precious and blessed first meeting with your darling girls!
Yay!!! I am so happy for your family!
How interesting that the wait was 9months - just like birthing your own children. The waiting, the anticipation, the not knowing, the love growing…all makes the time we actually meet that special little one (or ones) so much sweeter!!
Well WooHoo! I’ve been away from blog world for a while and I come to check in with you and Yipee! I am so excited for you. I know completely the anticipation that you must be feeling! I am SO excited for you - I’ll be praying for your fist meeting!!!
I’m Soooooo excited for you my precious friend XXXXXXXX
So excited it is finally very close. Looking forward to the day you and those sweet girls are back home safe and sound with the rest of our family. God bless, Jennifer
Oh Adeye….I was gone for a week and I missed sooo much of your exciting news! Although Kristin and Lisa DID tell me you had gotten approval to go get your girls-but I didn’t have a chance to get on your blog and read it for myself until tonight. Rejoicing with you over God’s provision from the auction!!!! HOORAY!!! So excited for you, sweet friend!
Soooo exciting, I can’t wait to keep up with your trip. I will be praying and praying and praying! May God also give you and your family comfort as you are seperated. Luv Janelle
We just got the same date for court! March 31st!