Whew! We arrived home at about three o'clock this am. We experienced delays on every leg of the journey home, but WE MADE IT!!
Unfortunately, to the five year old Lithuanian ear "elevator" sounds like "alligator"--add to that the mystery of how people disappear behind those strange "alligator" doors and it was terrifying to our little guy. With much prayer (mostly through clenched teeth) we made it through each airport (including Chicago-Dysfunctional-O'hare) with all our carry-ons, the jogger and Sam --and never used an alligator....With a little less intensity Sam also expressed his dislike for the security checks. We prepared him for the actual plane ride but we did not anticipate the "alligator" issue..Certainly not our first or last parenting mistake...Live and learn..
On the positive side Sam actually enjoyed the very thing we expected to be the most frightening----His laughter made take offs and landings fun for us and hopefully a few people seated around us.
We arrived in Charlotte almost four hours late but my dear family waited at the airport to greet us. Because of faithful friends- someone picked up our car when we left and it was waiting for us that night when we returned, so that we did not have to pay parking fees while we were gone..
Even at the late (early hour) our final arrival home was perfect--The ride home had been dark and I think Sam was a little nervous. (He softly sang to himself most of the ride home). As we pulled into the drive the lights were on and our house was decorated inside and out. His nervousness immediately turned into laughter when he saw the balloons and otehr decorations..We foolishly thought we would be in bed within an hour--almost four hours later we were still showing our delighted little boy all the nooks and crannies of his new home..
We also returned home to FOOD--- basket and coolers full--A HUGE blessing this morning when Sam wanted his sausage and juice--
We probably have one or two more posts because I'm sure I forgot something--
Thank you to all of you.--Your prayers and support have sustained us in this journey.
Love,
A very tired K
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She is quite tired, but a wonderful mom to a beautiful little boy. K is right, he is more beautiful than the pics. And so much personality. He knows enough english to play and tease with his aunt all afternoon. What an amazing little boy. You forget that he can't move his legs. He goes throughout the house, playing games. He and em spent quite a while today playing "Where's Sam?" Much laughing and racing through the house. I love to hear him say "oh goodness gracious" and "cutie patootie." We had such a blast today!!!!!!!!! Lisa
WOW!Isn't God good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks so much for filling us in on the big trip home--we've been praying and wondering!! Soo glad it went as well as it did and that Sam likes his new home--of course we knew he would. One of these days or weeks, we will come to meet him. We are thanking the Lord for his great goodness.
Tears form in my eyes and I see the JOY in your eyes in the pictures and I "hear" the happiness in your words announcing "We made it home!!".
I can't wait to come to Jackson and see Sam (hopefully before I deploy)
Kris and Chip are settling in nicely with Sam. Sam is a sponge, learning more each day. K and C are wonderful parents, no suprise! Sam is also eating more than sausages! Asks K for little num nums (cheerios)! He is a total doll! And so smart!!!!!!!!!! I love my little cutie patootootie! Lisa
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