We arrived in her province about 1:30pm local time. We were supposed to meet Addie at our hotel at 4:30pm. On our way to the hotel from the airport the orphanage staff called our guide to say they would be there about 3:30 instead of 4:30. We were so excited and a little panicked because we felt a little rushed.
We got to the hotel and got checked in to our room. We took a few minutes to get some things situated and unpacked in the room. We then headed down stairs about 3:20. Our guide from our agency was there and she took us to a smaller lobby in the back of the hotel. After about 15 minutes the 2 ladies from the orphanage came around the corner with Addie in their arms. My heart about leaped out of my chest when we saw her. After saying hello they gave Addie to Ann. Almost immediately Addie began to scream and cry. She cried for a couple of minutes and I think one of the ladies reached for her, but our guide told her not to do that. In just another minute or so Ann had her quiet and then she was asleep in her arms. It was beautiful and I don't think the picture I took does it justice.
I have so much more to write, but it will have to wait. We are all exhausted and have an early morning tomorrow as we go to sign papers and finalize her adoption.
Thanks for praying for Addie and for us. I look forward to sharing more details soon.
She is adorable! So happy for all of you! The 5th photo of Ann holding Addie is so touching and sweet. Congratulations!!!
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These pictures are so awesome! We truly appreciate you sharing your journey with us! Miss Addie is a cutie pie! Her personality really shows in the last few pictures. I love the one of the three kids.....just perfect! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures...such a life-changing day for all of you! So happy you finally have her and I LOVE her sweet smile! Can't wait til yall get home:) Jennifer
ReplyDeleteHooray!!! Praise be to God!!! I can't imagine the emotions!!! She's so cute! Soak up every moment. Looking forward to meeting her!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love!!! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing pictures. God has blessed the 5 of you in ways most people can never imagine. Loving the pictures of her sweet smiling face. So glad that she is loving her bath.
ReplyDeleteI am overwhelmed with emotion......
ReplyDeleteShe is so beautiful and I am overwhelmed with joy for your family! I look forward to meeting Addie and pray for y'all's continued blessings and safe travel home.
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! So happy for you!
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