3/9/09

Another Wonderful Day In Korea...........

Today we woke up early and got ready for another wonderful day in Korea. We had a tour planned through our adoption agency starting at 9am. We decided to be adventurous and take the subway there and when we got off to go to Holt we were facing in a different direction and we became lost in Korea for about 1/2 hour. Yikes!! We made it to the Holt office alittle late but everything turned out ok. We have had so many adventures on this trip and we think its going so well because we're just taking them all in stride and enjoying every experience. We met another family today that we've talked with online and did the tour with them. It was another fantastic day. They pick up their son tomorrow as well. The people continue to be amazing and gracious and today with our guide we all ate at a traditional Korean restaurant. It was delicious and Joe and Steve (the other dad to be) ordered beers and toasted their new arrivals.
Oh, and our social worker from Holt, DJ, has been trying to recruit me to come work in Korea for alittle while. They need developmental specialists. She kept bringing babies out yesterday for me to look at and trying to coax me into a job. Who knows?
So, tomorrow will be the beginning of the rest of our lives. We travel to Holt in the afternoon and have our pick up meeting at 2pm (Korea time). This is it. The moment we've been waiting years for. It still feels so surreal but I'm sure when we get back to our room tomorrow it will be a weight lifted off our souls. We can't wait. It's going to be the hardest thing we'll ever do to say goodbye to his foster family and take him away from everything he knows. Please say alittle prayer to heal his heart quickly and for everything to go smoothly.
We may not be able to post tomorrow, depends on how Jae-min does. So, light your candles tomorrow night and guide us home!!!!!!!! We need to feel your energy during our long flight.
See you on the other side of the world!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 comments:

Francine said...

He is so beautiful. I keep looking at his pictures. You both are glowing so much. I am glad everyrthing seems to be going smoothly. Have a safe trip home. We will be thinking of you all.
Love,
Francine

mom & dad said...

We can't wait to see all of you. Have a safe, quiet trip home!! Jae-min will do fine, he'll be with his Mommy & Daddy. What a wonderful experience to be able to share with him. Our prayers are with you. See you very soon.
Love, Mom & Dad M

Mom and Dad said...

Glad you are getting to see the sights. We want more pictures of Jae-min. He is so adorable, I took them to school and showed everybody. Jae-min is also my wallpaper on my screen. Have a safe trip home and God be by your side. Love you, Mom and Dad

Amy said...

You both look so happy!! It must be so cool experiencing Korea and all it has. Maria took a picture to school to show her teacher and class her new cousin, she is very giddy. We will be wishing and praying for a safe trip home for you all. Love, Amy, Chris, Nick and Maria

momtokayandjj said...

Wow! He is so adorable and you both look so happy. I am glad that you are getting to enjoy Korea. Have a safe flight home. I look forward to seeing your family of 3 soon.