Well, yesterday was Gotcha Day! We picked C up at the orphanage at 3:00 PM, changed him into his clothes, said goodbye to the caregivers and the orphanage director, and drove back to the hotel. All in all, C did extremely well! He looked a bit nervous, but absolutely loved the car ride. Once we got back to the hotel, he took about an hour or so to explore the room and everything in it. Then we made dinner for him and he ate everything- including all of his carrots! He even asked for more! Now if we can just keep it that way...
Bedtime was difficult for C, but after about 20 minutes of screaming, he fell fast asleep and slept all night. He woke up this morning happy and ready to play. Andrew is loving having his little brother with us finally!
Please continue to pray that C's transition goes well- thanks for all of your prayers so far!!!!!!!
Enough talk, we know what you really want...
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He is so cute! Those eyelashes are adorable. I prayed for him and you almost all day yesterday--I wondered how bedtime would go (what time does he sleep, what is his routine?), would he eat his dinner (how do you know what he likes? will he eat chicken nuggets? do you have to buy borscht?). Did you get a cheat sheet from anyone?? I was nervous for you yesterday, remembering that feeling when your help leaves after a new baby arrives. The "Wait, you can't possibly think I can do this, where are you going?!?!" feeling.
But it sounds like it went well! Can't wait to hear more. My kids want to know, is that a Webkinz golden retriever? Of course they want to know that. The girls say he's cute, and A likes his eyes. Post more soon, we all want to know!
By the way, I unpacked some OLD photos last night and found a really old one of us from ninth grade. When you had that short hair cut, and really chubby cheeks. Good times . . .
Joy fills our hearts! God is about to fulfill his promise to you by bring C into your forever family. What an awesome thought! What an incredible journey!!
We love you all ... m&d m
I love you C I am your big sister Ashley.
I love you C I am your big sister Riley. I miss you Mommy and Daddy and Andrew. Andrew can you ask baby brother if he can say Riley two times or more in English? Andrew be sure to teach C to say Ashley two times or more in English. Love Ashley and Riley
I'm speechless!!! He is a beautiful gift!! I have been praying for him ever since you started this process. I will continue to pray for him and your family that the transition goes smoothly and that everyone adapts well. I can't wait to spoil him....wait I already started, he has presents waiting for him when he gets home!! I can not wait to meet you C!! I can not wait to see you again,too A,A and R!!! I miss you all!! There will definately be some chicken nuggets and movies in the future.
Love,
Aunt Lori
P.S. I guess I wasn't as speechless as I thought:-)
What a beautiful baby boy!!! Rejoicing with you and praying for a relatively smooth transition for all of you.
Yea! I am so glad that you are almost done with your journey. I can't wait until you all come home. I love you all and I am looking forward to meeting my new beautiful nephew!! Enjoy the rest of your time in Russia. Send more pictures when you can!!!!!!!
We are all so overjoyed for everyone & cannot wait to hang with our newest cousin. :) Three Cheers for the Franks family and many prayers of thanks to God for C in your arms. xo -Chris, Blythe, Kennedy, & Sawyer
We are so excited to see pics and can't wait to meet him in person. We love you all and hope C does well with all his new experiences!!! If only we could look for a moment through his eyes....
Love, Rob, Kristin, Chloe, & Trevor
CONGRATULATIONS to you all! He looks like he is where he finally belongs. Safe travels home, we cant wait to hear/see more!.
Love, the Trebel family
So happy for you...I know it has been such a trial and nowI know you can say it was all indeed worth it! Congrats...God is so Good!
Your pictures look great. We're so excited to meet the little guy. Be safe and we can't wait to see you all.
P.S. The grass is looking better than ever. I think you should hire me as your permanent yard boy. :)
Congratulations. We have ALL heard so much about your 'journey'! Take care
Rob
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