It's impossible to believe all that we've done and been through in the last 36 hours. It feels like we've lived at least a week in that time, but then again, every day in Haiti felt like that. So much emotion and adventure, so many twists and turns...it's hard to believe how much you can pack into one day down there. As our guest house host said, "Haiti puts you to bed early"...so true, so true!
Since there is no possible way that I can do justice to the last 36 hours in my current exhausted state, I'm going to list the top 10 things I'm grateful for tonight. After some rest and some family time, I'll be sure to update the blog on the events and emotions of the last couple of days.
Tonight, I am grateful...
...that we made it home safely!! After major delays and struggles yesterday and another very short night in a Miami hotel, we finally arrived home at 2 pm this afternoon.
...that we are reunited with our 3 girls here. We missed them so much and are so glad to be home with them. I think the feelings are mutual. :)
...for my amazing parents who took great care of all 3 girls while we were gone and who picked us up today, fed us, listened to our stories, and then brought us home. Their love and support provides such necessary stability for our biological girls and for us during this crazy process. Words cannot express my gratitude for all that they did this week and all that they do week in and week out!
...for the priceless time that we had with Chelley and Naika. We will treasure those life-changing moments with them always, and replay them often as we wait to bring them home.
...for our orphanage, God's Littlest Angels, and the amazing care that they take of our kiddos. Every staff person and volunteer there truly LOVES every one of those kids and they fight on their behalf on a daily basis. There are so many there who are giving so much, day in and day out, for the sake of these kids. We're forever in their debt!
...for all of you and the encouraging words and countless prayers that you offered up on our behalf. It means the world to us to know that we have so much support and love from all of you as we experience every step of this process.
...for the beauty of God's creation in Haiti. It is a breathtakingly beautiful country, despite its well-documented struggles. There were so many things about the country that I wanted to slow down and savor, but this trip didn't allow for that. Someday...
...for my warm and cozy bed, that will soon provide me with the best night's sleep I've had in weeks! (I didn't sleep so well in anticipation of our trip...can't imagine why!)
...for the new and wonderful friendships that we made this week, especially with the other adoptive parents that we had the joy of traveling with on this journey. What a blessing it was to have someone else with whom to experience all of the ups and downs of this week. We will always have this very unique bond with them and with their kiddos.
...for the God who loves us, loves our kids, and has ordained this beautiful thing called adoption. For the calling that he placed on our lives that has led us to these precious and beautiful little girls that are now planted firmly in our hearts. For the blessings that he has given us on every step of this journey and for all of the answered prayers of this past week. We are His adopted children and we are thrilled to be allowed to follow His heart in adopting these little girls. Thank you Lord for this amazing privilege.
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