3/6/09

Greetings From Korea!!!!!!!!

We made it!!! We're in Korea!!!!!! It all still feels so surreal but we are here. The flights went well, just really really long. After about 10 hours I started to get antsy and feel alittle panicky. But it took 10 hours which I thought was pretty good. I listened to Joe's ipod filled with my adoption songs and calmed right down. We basically dozed on and off and prayed the time would go fast and whala, here we are. We're exhausted as we haven't slept in 24 hours but we'll make it through. Korea, its people are amazing. We encountered culture shock right on the plane when just about everyone was Korean and speaking in Korean. Oh well. The ladies were gorgeous and so helpful. We're alittle panicky about bringing Jae-min home on the same flight as the seating isn't as big as we thought and we only got him a lap ticket. Oh well, we shall see. Two more days till we meet the little man. My eyes welled up as we took off from Boston today and again when we landed in Korea. To know we are here, in his homeland, seeing all these beautiful sites and expereincing all these amazing people is priceless. And to know after all this time here we are. We are in love with Korea because it is part of Jae-min!!!!!!!! Good night from Seoul!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

6 comments:

Francine said...

Shannon and Joe,
Glad you made it. I say to myself holy Amazing your in Korea and your bringing home a baby. That is just so cool. Your so lucky to have such a wonderful experience.
Be safe and have fun. Monday is only a few short days away.I will be tinking of you all.
Love,
Francine

mom & dad said...

Shannon & Joe,
We were so glad to hear from you right away, as we were counting the hours until you arrived in Korea. We are so thankful that you had a safe trip. We'll be thinking of you when you meet Jae-min at 9:30 pm, our time! Dad said that he told you to learn some Korean!! Kisses to Jae-min from us when you meet him. Love you guys!
Mom & Dad M

Tracy said...

Wahooo... you made it! Can't wait to hear all about your trip.

Mom and Dad said...

Joe and Shannon:
We are happy that you made it. It sure was a long trip but one worth every mile. Send pictures of Jae-min when you meet him. Love you guys and counting the days until you all come home safely. Love you,Mom and Dad

Waiting4OurAngel said...

So glad to hear you made it!! Very soon you will be meeting that beautiful son of yours!! Enjoy your trip and take LOTS of pics so we can all see!!!

Amy said...

Joe and Shannon,
We are all so excited for you. Obviously you will keep us updated as to how things go with your Jae-min when you finally get see the little guy and smother him with all the love you both have for him. Give him lots of extra hugs and kisses from all of us.
Love, Amy, Chris, Nick and Maria