Well, after 18 long months, we are finally planning our trip to get our daughter in Thailand. We'll leave Sunday, November 25th and return Saturday, December 8th. We get home just in time for Christmas with our two other kids...and Maya will be the perfect gift. We have been so anxious in these last few months of this adoption process. You begin to think you'll never get "the call," just like at the end of my pregnancies when I thought I'd be pregnant forever. Of course that never happens, and the call always comes, but in that moment, why is it so hard to be still and know that He is God? And all things will be done according to His timing and not my own. Which is a very good thing. I know His timing is always perfect.
But the wait is over! Now the fun part. While in Thailand, Jason and I will get to meet our Compassion child that we've sponsored for the past 9 years. Her name is Sompit and she will soon be 15. We are so excited about this part of the trip. To meet her in person, give her a great big hug and tell her we love her and believe in her....that is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
The planning part of all this is making the time fly by. Hotels to book, trains to book; I've got the airplane tickets. Gifts to buy, packing to do and that's just the Thailand end of our trip. The list seems endless for the stuff that needs to get done here at the house before Coco and Grandma can take over the "mothering" duties.
It's all so exciting. Thanks to all who will be following our journey to our daughter and for your prayers for our travel, health and safety. We love you all.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
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How exciting! I am SO glad that you have started this blog. I will anxiously await new updates about Maya. And meeting Sompit...what a rare blessing!
Welcome to the blogging community!
Steph C.
Oh YEAH! I'm so glad you finally got that call, I know you were anxious for it. Can't wait to hear more and to meet sweet Maya. We're just around the corner so if you need anything just holler!
Sounds like your Christmas is coming early!! We're thrilled that your wait is almost over and look forward to meeting Maya! Good job on the blog and thanks for the update. The Loves
How exciting! I know how anxious this time is but we'll be praying that all will go smoothly. Sure wish we were there to welcome her home to Texas!
Congratulations! We are so happy for you. We can't wait to meet her.
Love,
Jeff and Tina
Jen and Jason,
I am so happy that you guys have developed this great way for all of us to "tag along" in your amazing journey to receive your daughter!!! I cannot wait for all the updates. She is beautiful and blessed to be getting you both as parents VERY SOON!!!!!
Steve and Kari
I remember the call.......well sort of. It was 22 years ago. The time between the call and picking up Michael went so fast....and so slow. We are excited to be able to eavesdrop on this part of your journey as you finally get that daughter of yours in your arms. Thank you for letting us all share in this miracle with you. We love you.
Larry and Cathy
You will finally get to touch and feel the love you have felt in your hearts. We are very excited for you guys, and will keep you in prayers.
Wow, this is really amazing. Congratulations! I am really excited about keeping up with the blog. What a blessing it will be to meet Sompit.
Congratulations guys! I'm so glad you are blogging about this experience! God is so amazing how He gives us these incredible opportunities to enrich our lives by enriching the lives of others. God Bless you as you fulfill the great commission and live out the only pure religion, taking care of orphans in their distress!
Love,
Monty and Jessica
We are so excited for you and cannot wait to meet Maya! Congratulations and keep us posted.
All our love~ Uncle Jon and Aunt "Nettie"
We are so excited for you guys! Congratulations! We will be keeping you and the family in our prayers! Welcome home sweet Maya! ;)
Congratulations! She doesn't know what joy is ahead of her!
That's great guys. I'm looking forward to all the good news!
We, too, will be praying for you all and this trip. We are so excited that your blogging about this beautiful experience! Maya is so precious!
Patrick and Ashley McBride
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