Day 1
So…Traveling internationally with kids is much different
than traveling alone! J
They were both very good, but whewww it was exhausting. We didn’t have any major mishaps at the airport.
Lincoln had a great first flight and Molly acted like a professional traveler. I
was thankful to be a little early for our first flight out of Jax (thanks
Pastor Ben!!) because last time we flew to Haiti we were running to our plane
as they were announcing our names over the intercom. I’m fairly confident that
my nervousness nearly drove Joey crazy!
When we arrived in Haiti, with all of the new sights and
sounds, Molly and Lincoln carried on as if they had been there 100 times. They
were completely calm as we walked through an airport with people reaching for
our bags and asking if they could help. I assure you I did not feel completely
calm, but we made it out without incident. When we made it to the van we were
united with a great friend and her mom for the trip up the mountain. I’m so
thankful for the friends we have made on this journey.
The ride up was bumpy and chaotic and again the kids just
looked out of the window and enjoyed the ride. I closed my eyes several times
as a gut response to people walking in the middle of traffic. However, before
we made the grocery store Lincoln fell asleep…only Lincoln can sleep on that
kind of ride.
When we made it to the guest house and I was able to
reconnect to the internet. I found out
that a meeting that we were desperately hoping would result in progress for our
case had not happened due to a holiday in Haiti. It was probably some of the
most difficult news I have yet to receive, as we have been in a waiting pattern
for a VERY long time. I went to sleep through lots of tears…feeling pushed to
the very limit of my understanding. Hopefully next week will bring some news.
Day 2
OHHH…if yesterday was the most difficult day for me in this
almost 3 year process then today was the best!! It was so, so wonderful to see
all four of our kiddos together. The
first meeting could not have gone better if it had been scripted. A and C were
happy to see their brother and sister that is for sure! Molly and A hit it off
from the very beginning. He led her around by the hand introducing her to
everyone. C found his way to his dad’s arms which is where he was happy.
Lincoln enjoyed playing basketball and soccer with the big kids.
We are looking forward to several more days of fun!
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