Thursday, October 21, 2010

... and we're off!!

We are in O'Hare airport... we left OKC this morning at 7:24... we leave Chicago @ 3:50... arrive in Germany 8 hours later... 7 hour layover.. then 6 hour flight into Almaty... 6 hour layover.. then 2 hour flight to Pavlodar...
we will arrive in Pavlador Sat. morning @ around 8 am... 36 hours after leaving OKC... (oh.. and did I mention that we did not sleep ONE wink last night.. my mom didn't either...)... whew..

It feels like it's not really happening...
Leaving the girls was WAY harder than I ever dreamed... it was AWFUL!

We are in shock.. it's amazing.. we've waited and trusted God for 3 years. and wow.. it's happening..
I have an incredible story/moment to share that happened during the first 10 minutes of our flight... God is truly with us and the girls and he reminded me of that very thing... I will share the entire story soon... :)

13 comments:

Jennifer said...

So, so thrilled!!

Woo hoo!!!!!

Kim said...

FANTASTIC!!! I am so excited for you and the family! Keeping you all in my prayers!

Dean and Janie said...

Lanetta, please try to get sleep as much as you can. And, even though it sounds silly, drink some gatorade if you can get it before you get to Kaz. They don't have it there! So excited for you! Can't wait to see you with your new little one!
Much Love!

Sydney said...

SOOOOOO exciting! We are praying, praying, praying!

Sydney

Jessica and Chris said...

Yippppeeeee!!!

Karen, Glenn, Allie, Max, and Sam said...

Thinking of you so much and so excited to be following along! We're sending prayers of strength for you and the girls -- we can imagine how difficult it was to leave them, but we know you are focused on your journey. Sending lots of support!!!

dnd82001 said...

Safe travels!!

So happy you are on your way and almost to Kaz - land of your son!

Darlene

Rayna said...

leaving the boys was the hardest part of the whole journey for me! i said an extra prayer for you. i can't wait to hear when you finally meet your son!!!

Jill (& Bob) said...

Wohoo! You are almost in the same city as your son now...and should be in the same country as him! Hope your travels have gone smoothly!

Kim said...

I keep checking for blog updates! So excited for you!

Amy, Jeff, LM, SC, & Ashton said...

WOO HOOO!! by now, you have arrived in Kaz, and I can't wait to watch the rest of this part of your family story unfold.... thinking of you!

Friends and Family said...

So exciting to hear from you, can't wait to see the girls tomorrow, will let them check the blog after school...love ya, and praying too! Kim H

Andrea said...

Lanetta, my heart is singing for you. It's finally your turn to go to Kazakhstan to meet your child. I wish you a smooth journey! xo Andrea & Anelya

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