here is the link to the news interview I gave yesterday to NBC Ch 10 in Rochester. I always enjoy talking with Ms Adams. We appreciate the support and love of the Rochester NY community for our family!
Home is a beautiful place:)
After not being able to sleep last night because I was so afraid of NOT hearing the alarm at 4 am, I got up, got showered & dressed, got Sam up, said goodbye to the night manager, packed the car and made it to the airport by 5:15am. Deb, the RMH's night manager's son, was there to meet us. He is a nice young man who is a sky cap right out of high school but has dreams of being a pilot one day. He helped me out more than words can say! What a blessing to have his help!! We sped through everything and in just a few minutes were boarded on the plane. The captain and crew were so nice to us and let us look in the cockpit.....WOW! That was probably the smoothest flight I have ever been on, had a great seatmate whose son was born with vision issues different than my son. The irony was that his son was sent from Rochester Eye Institution to Miami/Bascom Palmer Eye Institution and we were sent from Miami/BP to Rochester.... at one point our sons, near in age, were seeing the same doctor in Miami!!!! It is a small world....six degrees of separation for sure!
We had some help in Atlanta but that is a daunting airport and I only had an hour between flights, and of course had to go from one end to the other to get to our connecting flight but we did fine.
Flying home I saw the most amazing sight, I almost could not believe it. As we were flying over north Florida, most planes bound for Tampa fly out over the Gulf. I happened to look down as we were over the "Big Bend" of Florida leaving land and flying over the Gulf, it was unreal looking. That is close to the area I grew up and just to see the land/swamp (no pretty tourist beaches there) give way to the Gulf was amazing. I could see the "bend" of Florida. The sky was so clear, and I guess we were flying lower than normal since it was such a short flight. I could see the green of the ocean and the occasional boat. Then when we banked back over land, I am almost positive we flew over Honey Moon Island, which is probably my favorite beach. I could see the bridge and the wooded area with the arch of the beach. It's a state park and we've gone there for years, one of the nicest beaches in Florida (IMHO) Even flying into Tampa was pretty. I think that was the prettiest flight I've ever been on. I've flown over some crazy places ( like the North Pole and the Great Wall of China) but this was just awesome to see.... it almost got me over my fear of flying LOL
Sam did great thanks to prayers and MEDS! He fell asleep on both flights and was totally quiet.
Actually I have a dread of flying more than of the actual flight, but after making this quick trip today and being home by lunch time (compared to 2 days of driving) I maybe over the fear of flying or at least realize a few hours of terror is easier than two days of being cooped up in a car with all the kids LOL! Taking off for me is the worst part, till we get to cruising altitude...then I'm fine and landing doesn't bother me (even tho last year our plane almost skidded off the runway in Germany!)
Today was ONE year since we traveled home with the girls, so in one year I've taken TEN flights...LOL why do I always have to deal with my fears? Whatever I don't like, it never seens like I have the luxury as some do, of avoiding it!
my flying buddy
One of my BFFs Kandi picked us up and we went out to eat. Sam has barely eaten the whole time we were gone but he made up for it at Sonny's. He was happy to be home, happy to play with his toys. When he comes home from any trip, he immediately takes everything out of the toy boxes and does what we call his "inventory" LOL it is cute.
When I got home, I had to take the kids to Walmart for something for the computer and I was so tired. BUT I did find Phil Robertson's ( Duck Dynasty) new book "Happy Happy Happy" I only skimmed a few pages because I took a long nap but the first chapter is GREAT! I didn't quite grow up as primitive, but not very far removed from how he grew up. Go support him and buy a book! You ask me WHY? does this now rich man need your support? It shows the world how much we WANT to see role models of regular folks and not some of the crazy, heathen shows on tv today. There is a reason their show is highly rated, it's not exactly the most amazing show on tv, but it shows REAL folks, dealing with each other and at the end of the day, no one fighting or divorced or running away...they are around the table, sharing a meal and a prayer....
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So a year ago today, we were headed home....from Kiev to Frankfurt Germany, to Dulles in Washington DC to Tampa....it was a long trip. but the kids did great, no one had any meltdowns, we kept stuffing them with food LOL:)
A year ago
Selah was not happy with the seat belt
Jon holding Sarah
my little world traveler
Selah never did like the seat belt and would wiggle out of it if I wasn't watching her closely
At Dulles Airport in DC, the girls became US citizens when we came through immigration. There was no swearing in, like Shad's entry into the USA but Jon & I had tears in our eyes when they stamped the paperwork!
When we stopped in DC, I rushed outside of the security gate and got to see my college room mate Jan!!!!!!! We hadn't seen each other in years, although we have always stayed in touch and close. What a blessing to see her:)
then a bumpy ride home....
HOME!
Selah dancing with her aunt Val
the cousins
Bob and Jennie
Kandi and Selah
Look out!
in the van
we have a van full even if you can't see Sam
LOL
Look who fell asleep on the living room floor
FINALLY MY GIRLS IN THEIR OWN BEDS, SAFE AND SOUND!!!!
It was a long journey for us...and a longer journey for them to find a family...it took Selah 7.5 years and Sarah 5.5 years to have a family of their own.... My regret? Only that we would have known about them sooner....
These two pictures represent so much more than a child sleeping in a bed.....it represents hope and love....
Selah
Sarah
(that's how she used to sleep)
even Sam
So a year later and we are all back under one roof again...
There is nothing in this world more valuable than your family...cherish each moment with them. the big ones and the little ones.....
Please continue to pray for Selah....
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