Wednesday, January 21, 2009

one month ago...

One month ago today Paxton was ours forever. We left early from Itaweon market in Seoul. We took the subway back to Eastern and looked for a flower shop to get for his foster mother. We finally found some and went back upstairs to our room for just a few mintues. We were supposed to meet Ms. Ahn in the lobby at 3. We got there about 2:45 b/c the times we had met before she had been early. She wasn't there yet. So we waited. Finally in she comes. Of course you couldn't see him b/c he was under her coat on her back. It is a moment I'll never forget. She came in and unwrapped him and handed him to us. We talked for a few moments. She played with him in the floor. She gave us a few of his things and a few instructions. We took several pictures and just visited in the lobby for a little bit longer. After a while the social worker there, said take him to the elevator, it's time to go. So we got all of our things together. Mrs. Ahn gave me a hug goodbye and Paxton a kiss and walked away. As she walked away I could see tears in her eyes. She loved him very much. He was very attached to her. And that was it. We got into the elevator and went to our room and just hugged together thanking God for the precious gift He had given to us.

Prayers for everyone traveling home this week. In a month, you'll be remembering that it was only a month ago that your precious ones came into your homes! I can't wait to read all about it!

4 comments:

Joyce said...

Hi Dania and Brent,

We forgot to ask you for your email address in Korea! I finally had a chance to look on the internet and I tracked down your blog. :-) Sounds like things are going well for you. I'd love to email you and keep in touch. My email is thirty1flvr@yahoo.com.

Joyce (and Brady) Kasper

Tracy said...

Ok... that was wonderful. It is hard to believe you have been home for a month already. I can't imagine the way it feels... all of the emotions. I hope to feel them soon though! COngratulations on one month home.

Tracy

Guy and Julie said...

That is so great that you just adopted Paxton--he is SO CUTE! Your other kids are adorable too. Thanks for stopping by my blog--I'm glad I have yours now, it's good to catch up.

Anonymous said...

Wow - one month already! I am so happy for you! Sorry I have been a bit MIA lately!!! So great to hear things are good!