I do not have the words right now to convey the powerful emotions of this day….so I will let Kayla’s beautiful photos tell our story.
“For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him:” 1 Samuel 1:27
*More later, I promise!
It has been a very busy week here at home on the farm!
What a blessing….to make the time pass quickly until the guys will be home!
Addie and I came home from Costco on Sunday not feeling the best. A little bug made its way from her and I to Chad. I am so thankful for how quickly we felt better, for how slight our symptoms were, and that the littles did not get it!
Monday and Tuesday afternoons of this week were about beans.
And more beans! Picking beans! Snapping beans! Blanching beans!
Yesterday we spent some time at David and Kayla’s place! The kids stayed with them while I went up the street to get a haircut, and then next door to see the chiropractor. Kayla served us all a yummy lunch, and David taught a science lesson for me! They also made some cupcakes and visited an elderly neighbor with them!
Today I ran to town with a cute little man to have his glasses adjusted. Wish I would have taken a before photo! I could take Lane in weekly to have his glasses adjusted. He is just a smidge hard on them!
In my spare time this week (ahem), I made some busy bags for Tate and Eliza! I plan to grab them to take to the hospital on Monday. Our appointment time has been changed to 8:50 a.m., and we have an interpreter that will be there for Tate! SO thankful for that.
I have had so much support these last two weeks….it is so humbling! The sweetest friend sent gifts to the kiddos in the mail – all spaced just right to arrive day after day. Seriously. Probably don’t need to tell you how much Eliza loved this one? She walks around the house talking to George!
An adoptive Mama friend spent two hours visiting on the phone with me wwwaayyy late one night….just because she could tell how much that would encourage me. And she was right!
We have had many visitors stop by too!! LOVE when the farm is full of people!
That sweetest friend that sent the gifts in the mail? She did grocery shopping for me today, and also bought Tate a pair of shoes and a jacket – both of which he needs! They are super cute!!!
This evening after dinner, I took a walk to clear my head! Cause I was starting to be kind of a mess! If anything can clear your head, it is a walk with views like these, while chattin’ with Jesus.
It is late, the house is quiet, and all picked up and tidy! My guys are still in the clouds and will be landing in Los Angeles in about an hour! Tomorrow morning, hopefully before noon, we will all be reunited!!
Can you believe it?!!! My three guys are almost HOME!!
First things first!
Just for your viewing pleasure….and to make you smile!
Did you notice that “Good Morning, Mama!” at the very end?! Right after I stopped the video, Tate then said, “Love you, Mama!”
HURRY HOME YOU THREE!!!
I took that video just a bit ago while we were visiting on Skype! The guys were just starting their Thursday…..and they will be starting their LONG journey home at about 4 p.m. their time – which is 3 a.m. tomorrow morning for us!
EEEEEEEKKKKKK!!
Ok then.
Now back to the guys Wednesday…..
At Tate’s choice, they headed to the zoo! One other family joined them as well.
These photos are from their evening dinner at Tekila’s. It is one of the favorite places for adoptive families to eat out! Yummy Mexican food in Guangzhou, China!
The guys also received the much anticipated packet of paperwork and Tate’s visa!!! Praise, praise!! After last year’s visa mess, we were extra thankful that everything went as planned!!
This envelope will make Tate a U.S. Citizen once he lands in Los Angeles Thursday evening!
The excitement on Skype this evening was pretty HUGE! There is so much going through my mind right now….so much praise, such a spirit of thankfulness, and complete AWE over all the Lord has trusted Blake and I with. Tate is the most amazing four year old, and we are so privileged to be his Baba and Mama!!
Did you hear the news??!! My three guys are just about to be on their way HOME!!!!
Let’s pray them the whole way here, OK?!
The guys started their morning with some birthday cake!
It had been delivered after Tate was in bed on Monday night.
It was fun to watch him enjoy it on Skype!!
He kept showing us that he is now four!!
And then there were some more karate moves to show us too!
Oh my goodness, sweet baby, hurry home!!!!!
Tate was wearing his USA shirt for their consulate appointment this morning. It went well! Tate’s visa should be given to the guys sometime on Wednesday.
The guys got some “take away” sandwiches from the hotel restaurant for lunch. After lunch it was time for some swimming, and then a nap for Tate. In the evening, the guys headed out with Simon and one other family to go on the Pearl River cruise!
We did this last year and really enjoyed it! There is a buffet dinner served as you ride along the Pearl River on a boat.
The sunset is SO beautiful!!!
Once it gets dark outside, there is a clown show inside the boat for the kids!
This is the same gal that entertained the kids last year.
I LOVE this photo!!!
Because the guys got back to their room so late, we did not have a lot of time on Skype with them as their Tuesday came to a close. We did just get to spend some time with them on Skype as they started their Wednesday though! When they answered our call, Tate said “Good morning!” He is learning so many new words so quickly!
The guys only have one more sleep before they start their long journey home! They are super, duper ready to come home and we are super, duper ready for them to get here!
Help us pray for them as they finish up their time in China and also as they travel home!
