Today we gpt up really late this morning. Rebekah slept until 8:30. I think the only reason she woke up is we were moving around. It sure will be nice getting her home on some sort of routine.
We had to be in our rooms from 10:30 to 12:00 while our guides went for our Consulate Appointment. All went well because the only phone call we received was on saying it was ok to leave our rooms and congratulations, paperwork is now officially over!!!!! We put Rebekah down for a nap and thought a nap sounded good for ourselves too when the phone rang. Mary Davis and Ruth Eliason were here with our spiritual adoption match Dennis. We woke R up and went to the lobby to say hello. What fun! Dennis was checking in when I ran right up to him and hugged him! I think he was taken by surprise. Mary asked him if he thought we were nice and he said nicer than he expected! His english is great! All of us talked for an hour and then Jeff and I had to leave so we could go on our tour.
The Pearl Factory was wonderful. It is in a very large area of jewelry wholesale. You could buy different jewelry at the different cubby holes and make what we see in America. We bought some pearls. BEAUTIFUL! Some I will hold on to and pass down to R.
We came back just in time for dinner with Ruth, Mary, and Dennis. After emailing and praying for this young man it is finally nice to know what he sounds like! What a great guy. He is studying to be a writing teacher in his home town. He wants to go back home to help take care of his mother. His mom had back surgery and after having a job lifting 100lbs everyday, now she can only lift upto a pound. Dennis's dad and brother do not take care of her, just leave her alone in their home....the brother and father live in the shop where they sell hardware. Jeff is taking Mary, Ruth and Dennis out for a walk to see the lights of the city right now. R was so tired she fell asleep quickly so I thought I would catch up on the posts!
Tomorrow, we go to the Consulate and say our oath! Then pack for home! Can't wait to see you all!
Loads of Love
Tricia
The Silly Season
4 years ago
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Hey there, we are home from a wonderful camping trip. I am hoping you are getting our messages as you have not responded to any comments. let me know. The boys met some great friends and exchanged numbers. They live in Brentwood. Sounds like R is settling in a bit and is comfortable with both of you. Yea! Congratulations on getting everything finalized. Now we can officially say we have six grandchildren...couldn't be happier. We are excited that we have one more day. We have a full day today getting ready for your return. Have a safe flight. It has been recommended that you take the free shuttle to the hotel and meet us there..less complicated. The kids will be excited and want to talk and you will have so much to handle the excited grandparents have been told (actually Rob and I) to just wait till you get to the hotel. We will check it out tomorrow to see if that will work. Still call us on our cell when you get through customs. Can't wait to have you back in the good ole USA....God bless you and keep you safe. Love, Mom and Dad
Well, you are on the home stretch! Before you know it, you will be home. It took Jaden and Jack both a while to warm up to Chris, so don't worry. Soudns like things are getting better. Also, we have experience with those night terrors - know that they do get better with time. Best wishes for safe and quick travels!
Sonja
Good Morning...no doubt you are thinking about getting ready to come home. We cannot even tell you how excited we are at this end. We will leave tomorrow (our Wednesday) around noon for SF. The car is washed, vacuumed out and "squeaky clean"..the kids helped and are so proud. Maggie's nails are in perfect color too. We went to the zoo to pet the Stingrays and see the other animals. Maggie and Sean took over 100 pictures I think. Bedtime is early tonight..lot's happening in the next two days. Jeff, we did not get your message until we got home so you will have to get home by braille. Safe journey kids..we are praying for no tantrums or meltdowns of any sort. Loads of Love, Mom
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