I will not give a complete play by play from yesterday but here is a quick recap. We met Ella at her host family's home. She was a little shy at first clinging to her host mom. Then Sue's maternal instincts kicked in and she got down on the floor and asked Ella if she could play with her toys. Ella joined her on the floor and they started putting a puzzle together. They then moved to stackable cups and duplo blocks. Ella handed me a couple Duplo animals and I began making animal sounds. She seemed to enjoy that and handed me more animals. A few minutes later she was on Sue's lap and it was over - Sue was not going to let go of this gift from God. She looked very comfortable and content (ella and sue!!!!!).
I, however, am in serious trouble. Ella has some looks that are just priceless. She is constantly looking out of the corner of her eye and then smiling (trust me it is funny). All of my friends have said she is going to have me wrapped around her finger. TOO LATE to say that's not going to happen :)
We are going to see her again tonight. It is only 7 am, how are Sue and I going to wait ALL DAY. We will post more pictures and maybe some video.
We head back to Omaha tomorrow. That will be the longest 10 hour car ride in history. Every second we will be getting farther from our daughter. We plan to return next week and then stay out here (Michigan) until we can return home with her. I know all of you have been praying, but please pray that paperwork goes smoothly.
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You will have to learn to bite your cheek and turn away! It won't take her long to figure out she's got you around her finger!! What a lucky girl to get such an awesome mommy and daddy (and cousin!!). I was worried about calling too late last night and waking you up...what was I thinking? You didn't sleep at all, did you!! Thanks for keeping us updated!!!
ReplyDeletejust Amazing... =Ô) I wonder all day yeasterday what is happening whit the hoods i mean the three of u, now Im so glad for u, she is so cute...
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the best
sam
Oh my goodness Toad has blogafied us!...
ReplyDeletePraise be! God is good, all the time!
Time to begin the "favorite great uncle" indoctrination, Ella can you say "Unk Bunk"
Hee hee! Love to all
Sue and Jon, this brings tears to my eyes and joy to my heart! This has been such a long and stressful journey but finally you have your daughter! Ella is beautiful! She is so lucky to have the two of you as parents...and she has lots of other family that can't wait to meet and welcome her! Warm smiles, loving prayers, and tons of hugs headed your way! XOXO, MAZM
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