Dear Jaymi,
I have spent the past year thinking about tomorrow. The thoughts have included fear, uncertainty, joy, and excitement. But the past 5 1/2 weeks of waiting have been the hardest as your new Mama has been in your country working tirelessly to get you home. You are so lucky to have a Mama that has spent her whole life preparing to be a mother. I love her so much and know that she has been prepared to care for you, Kaelyn, Bryn, and maybe some others :-) She is such a good mom and wife and I'm so happy that we have her.
Luckily, I have been able to video chat with you and Mama just about everyday. Every time I see your smiling face, you blowing me kisses, and leaning up and kissing the phone, all the fears and concerns disappear. I get so excited to see you in person and it gives me the energy that I need to push through another day.
I've reflected many times on the visits we have had together and the bonds that we have already made. Be sure that it melted Papa's heart when you wanted to play basketball more than anything else during a couple of those visits. But, the thing that completely melted my heart was on my last visit with you. I hadn't seen you for over a month and we were waiting in the room for you to come see us. As soon as you walked in the door you locked eyes with me and ran right to me with your arms outstretched to give me the biggest hug. I will never forget the pure joy that filled my soul as we hugged. It was very similar to the same joy that came when both your sisters were born. I am certain that the joy will be even greater when I get to hug you when you arrive home.
The journey to get you home has been long, and at times difficult, but generally good. I have learned so much, but most importantly to trust in God, His plan, and His timeline. As good as it's been though, I'm ready for the journey of getting you home to be over and to have you here with your eternal family.
I love you and can't wait to start our new journey as a family!!!
I have spent the past year thinking about tomorrow. The thoughts have included fear, uncertainty, joy, and excitement. But the past 5 1/2 weeks of waiting have been the hardest as your new Mama has been in your country working tirelessly to get you home. You are so lucky to have a Mama that has spent her whole life preparing to be a mother. I love her so much and know that she has been prepared to care for you, Kaelyn, Bryn, and maybe some others :-) She is such a good mom and wife and I'm so happy that we have her.
Luckily, I have been able to video chat with you and Mama just about everyday. Every time I see your smiling face, you blowing me kisses, and leaning up and kissing the phone, all the fears and concerns disappear. I get so excited to see you in person and it gives me the energy that I need to push through another day.
I've reflected many times on the visits we have had together and the bonds that we have already made. Be sure that it melted Papa's heart when you wanted to play basketball more than anything else during a couple of those visits. But, the thing that completely melted my heart was on my last visit with you. I hadn't seen you for over a month and we were waiting in the room for you to come see us. As soon as you walked in the door you locked eyes with me and ran right to me with your arms outstretched to give me the biggest hug. I will never forget the pure joy that filled my soul as we hugged. It was very similar to the same joy that came when both your sisters were born. I am certain that the joy will be even greater when I get to hug you when you arrive home.
The journey to get you home has been long, and at times difficult, but generally good. I have learned so much, but most importantly to trust in God, His plan, and His timeline. As good as it's been though, I'm ready for the journey of getting you home to be over and to have you here with your eternal family.
I love you and can't wait to start our new journey as a family!!!
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