I forgot my tennis shoes, but other than that I think we got everything. I have every over-the-counter med known to man. And itty bitty socks just waiting to be filled with itty bitty feet.
From this vantage point, time has flown by. Six years ago I first had an inkling that international adoption might be for us. It was quickly dismissed, but obviously it was a seed that God Himself planted in me.
In February '08 we were confident God wanted us to pursue international adoption, but didn't know which country. As we prayed and looked into it, I can remember the night that another seed was planted in my heart. It was Ethiopia. I stood at the side of my bed and somehow just knew that Ethiopia was the country. I didn't know at that time that there were 4 million orphans in that country. I didn't know why God was nudging us that direction, but I knew if He was leading that I wanted to follow.
In May '08 we decided on our agency, All God's Children International. And in June we sent in our initial application. I didn't know if I would ever make it out of the paperchase phase with my sanity in tact, but then I realized that my sanity has never been in tact so it didn't matter anyway.
We were officially on the Waitlist at #28 in November of '08. I kept busy during this time trying not to obsess over where we were on the list. And then on May 28th, the call came for our sweet girl. Something crazy happened that allowed us to have our court date on June 26th. It still boggles my mind. We passed and voila...we had a fourth child! Luci May "R", you are a Kollar and you are deeply loved.
Now it is time for us to meet this dear one. We get to see her birth country. Hopefully, we get to meet her birth Grandmother. And, my heart is swelling within me, we get to bring her home. I am scared silly about having a baby. About attachment and bonding. About travelling halfway across the world. About all the changes we will go through as a family. But overshadowing my fears is an anticipation, joy, and hope.
Let's do this.
P.S. We return to Omaha on July 31st at pm on Northwest Airlines.
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Bon voyage!!!!!! The worrying about the attaching & bonding is NORMAL!!! You'll see that grief firsthand...you'll know the moment she is missing her life at the orphanage. She'll need you...to love, hug, comfort...she'll need you to tell her you love her & that you're her FOREVER mommy & daddy that you won't leave. Prepare for the worst & pray for the best! We've been praying that the Lord prepare Luci's heart for HER family. She'll know you guys; we've seen it happen in our family. Psalms tells us that God places the lonely in families. SO fun to see that happen in your family.
And, if your tennis shoes are the only thing you forgot~you're doing great! : )
We're praying for safe, uneventful flights & that your bags all arrive with you! ; ) We're also praying for Emma & Jack as they wait for your arrival home, too! Tate, have a marvelous time! Such an amazing opportunity for you to see the moment Luci is added to your family.
Enjoy EACH moment...even the ones you think you can't make it through.
Love you guys & can't wait to see Luci when you arrive HOME!
Sheri, David, Micah & Adria
I am so excited for you and will be praying for safe travel and for a smooth transition once you have Luci. :) God is so great!
oh man Mis, i can't wait to meet this beautiful gift you have been given and praise God for your steadfastness thru this all. You and your family are fantastic and I know will be life changing for little lulu. Mis you and can't wait to hear all about it
Have loads of fun!!!!!! So happy for you!!!!!!
Have a great trip! Miss Luci is joining an awesome family that God has chosen for her and she's going to LOVE it!
I can't wait for all the detail and to see your first Kollar Family photo, complete with Luci. I love you all!!
sooooo happy for you !!
What PM? (31st is a great day for a homecoming...our anniversary :) Praying for all of you. I am on pins and needles waiting for those Gotcha pictures!!!
Found your blog through another AGCI blog... Congratulations! I hope your trip is an amazing one.
I can't wait to see all four of your children together in a photo! Happy travels to you and to a safe return!
congratulations!!! so excited for you!!!
don't worry...you probably DID forget something, but all will be good:)
You're killing me, here!! I keep checking to see if you've updated!
It's Monday in Ethiopia...it's Luci May day!!!!!!!!!! : ) HOORAY!!
Our love & prayers!
Sheri, David, Micah & Adria
Mis,
I know you get to see LuLu tomorrow. I'm praying. Can't wait for you to have her in your arms.
wish I could picture what you are experiencing. I'm checking daily.
Deb
I am beyond excited for you! can't wait to see her when you get back. Bonding fears are normal and I have learned a lot more now then I knew when we brought our daughter home. Follow your instincts.
Anyone know what time Missy & Bill will be landing in Omaha on Friday?! hilydawn@hotmail.com
Landing at 2ish.
Missy!!! Show us pictures!
I don't have the exact flight #, but Missy told me they were flying into Omaha around 1:30.
I checked Northwest's website & there isn't a 1:30 flight. There is one that comes in at 12:58 & one that comes in around 4. I'm guessing they'll be on the earlier flight.
Any family members reading that can confirm that?
: )
Sheri
are you home yet?????????????????? im soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited for you guys!!!!
love you!
rachel
I so wish I could've been at that airport to welcome you all home. Lots of love from Tennessee.
WELCOME HOME! Excited to hear about your trip!
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