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We were able to take custody of Jonas yesterday. It was rough for Jonas to leave his care givers. He was really upset to have to say good bye to the only thing he has really known for 2 years. We got to the car, and we were out of there. Last night was AWESOME. Great time playing together, eating dinner and bath time. He is very curious and likes to touch everything (typical 4 year old stuff).
And then there was bed time…
Bed time was not easy. Jonas was NOT ready, but we are trying hard NOT to mess up his schedule too much, and he is normally in bed by 9. So it was 9, and he has mastered “No” already :) It took about an hour of sitting with him before he gave up crying and relented to sleep.
This morning… more AWESOME. He seems quite ready for all this. Breakfast and teeth brushing went smoothly and now… more playing. Today our girls will get to talk to their little brother for the first time, we know how excited they are for that. We can’t wait until we are all together. Morgan, Emma, and Madeline are going to teach him so much!
What is next?
Here is the plan. We are now officially in the “Exit Phase”
- Saturday and Sunday – just hang out with Jonas
- Monday – pickup birth certificate and passport
- Monday Night – the train back to Kiev
- Tuesday and Wednesday – U.S. medical exam and Embassy visit to get immigrant visa for Jonas
- Thursday – We are outa here! Leaving here early (real early)
LUFTHANSA 19FEB KIEV MUNICH 655A 825A
LH 3233 THURSDAY BORISPOL MUNICH INTERNATIONAL
ECONOMY AIRCRAFT: AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A319
LUFTHANSA 19FEB MUNICH CHARLOTTE NC 1130A 340P
LH 428 THURSDAY MUNICH INTERNATIONAL DOUGLAS
ECONOMY AIRCRAFT: AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A330-300
We thank you all for you prayers and encouragement. Looking so forward to being home. Happy Valentine’s Day.
God Bless!
9 comments:
How wonderful, he is YOURS :) :) I know exactly how that bedtime must have been, though I must say he looks awfully sweet there on that pillow :) Mary's bedtime was that way for a good week but now she goes to sleep like a champ, so hang in there.
Soooo happy for you guys!! You're almost HOME!
Congratulations guys! Yes, we remember all too well how awesome of a feeling it was to finally leave the orphanage with little Mary. There were definitely some times of adjustment we went through, and getting to sleep was one of them.
We're just so happy for you guys!
Jason, Sharon, Morgan, Emma, Madeline & Jonas - we are overwhelmed...
Can't wait to see all 6 of you together! We can only imagine the excitement as you anticipate that day. Celebrating with you, we love you guys.
What a Valentine's Day!
Derrick, Lisa & all the Bucy guys
congrats!! how many days in Country are you at??
Yay...so glad to know he's officially yours! I just ran into your girls at Barnes and Noble, gave them big hugs and told them that they were from you (per our chat yesterday)! They were so excited to tell me about Jonas and the fact that they got to talk to him earlier today. I LOVE sweet Morgan's enthusiasm...they cannot wait to see you all. Take care and I'm praying for you!
Love,
Angela
Happy Valentine's Day!!! Wow, what an amazing gift of LOVE! It is such a sweet reminder of our adoption as His children.
I am so excited that you are coming home with your little man. He looks so happy. So content. So YOURS!! Can't wait to see you all together on Thursday!!!
Love and hugs and prayers and blessings!
Renee
I know where we'll be Thursday afternoon...
Can't wait to meet our newest HG member. He looks so sweet. Looking forward to getting to know him. We'll continue to pray for a smooth transition.
Happy Valentine's Day! We love you.
the Woods
Hooray!!!! We were praying about that first night together. And, we'll keep praying!
Just called Morgan. We're going to pick the girls up for church in the morning. She was so excited to tell me that they had talked with Jonas today! That is one super, excited girl you have with a heart of gold!
Love to you all and can't wait to see you back at home!
Love, Erin and Rusty
I'm so excited for you all. Little Jonas is so cute. Can't wait to you guys get home so that I can meet him. I pray that you have a safe trip and everything else continues to go smoothely.
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