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Friday, January 30, 2009

Now a family of 6

We are back in the states!!!! Last Saturday we left home sweet home to travel to Ethiopia to pick up our sweet daughter Kiley. We arrived early Monday morning and Monday afternoon Pochi the orphanage director brought Kiley to our hotel. We couldn't have prepared for such wonderful moment. She hugged and kissed us and has not been sad since. She smiles all the time and is the most content little girl I've ever seen.
On Tuesday we went to the US embassy and were in and out in less than 30 minutes. They told us her visa would be ready on Wednesday, a day earlier than we expected. So we changed our flights and came home on Thursday. We landed in DC last night after 24 hours of traveling. Kiley was so good. She was like a pro traveler. She slept and watched Dora and played with playdoh.
We will fly home to Orlando in the morning and we are so excited to introduce her to our family. We miss our other children so much and know they are ready to meet Kiley.
I undid all her braids this morning and she sat for over an hour as I pulled and tugged on her head. She copies almost everything we say and I'm amazed at how quickly and clearly she is speaking.
Thank you for all your prayers. We have bonded beautifully and she loves us which was one of my biggest fears. We are rejoicing that the Lord would bless us with another child. We get lots of looks and a lot of smiles as people see how loving and sweet she is. She is happy to be our daughter and we are delighted to be her parents.



4 comments:

Mike and Kristen said...

PRAISE GOD!!! I am thrilled to read your post this morning and rejoicing with you at the works of our Lord! Kiley is just beautiful and so obviously meant to be a part of your family! Congratulations! I know your other girls can't wait to meet their new sister!

Much love,
Mike, Kristen, Marina, Alexander and Xavier

Dearest Jessica said...

Wow she is beautiful! Congrats

Mrs. Munchkin said...

I have been checking regularly for ANY update! Yay!!! Welcome to the family Kiley...We have been waiting for you sweet girl! Love and Hugs,
Katie

Unknown said...

That is awesome news! We have been praying for you. God is so good. Can't wait to meet Kiley. Your family is such a blessing.

Love, The Picton's