Was sweeter than words can convey but I am sure the photos will tell the story loud and clear.
Our trip home could not have been any smoother~ all flights on time, kids were perfect on first leg and slept about 8 hours on the second leg. Definitely the BEST trip home ever. We flew into the new International Wing of Hartsfield Jackson and it was fabulous... through immigration and baggage in less than 30 minutes.
The two newest US citizens~
Here are a couple of collages with the girls' phone cameras...
We walked around the corner to see and hear a beautiful crowd cheering us home~
Just a few photos from our Homecoming~
Truly the sweetest thing was introducing ALL our kids to each other. They were all quite lovely to each other~
I think you get the message with these two photos below~
A happy family reunited!!!~ Our agency Lifeline was there to welcome us home~ (wish I had gotten a photo of ALL waiting for us!)
Couldn't hold back the emotion any more... time to let it all go in the arms of all who love us so much~
No way we can thank our agency Lifeline for the phenomenal job they did while we were in China... every fee prepaid, four envelopes packed with every single document we needed, and guides that became of sweetest friends... loving our children as our constant communication with them. Thank you Lifeline, Anna, Celine, Miko, and Rebecca~ we LOVE you!!!
Here we are at the end of our travel journey... SO tired but WAY more happy than anything!
Thank you to every single one that helped with our children while we were away. God blessed big~
Immeasurably More.
PS We had a great day and I have pics but jet lag is calling us to bed so I will share our first day tomorrow... it has been awesome!!!
It stands to say...
There is NO PLACE LIKE HOME!!!
I am a sobbing, hot MESS right now!!!! Just awesome. The video did me in!!! Welcome Home sweet friend!!!
ReplyDeleteSo very happy for your family. The brothers picture is maybe the cutest and sweetest thing I have ever seen!
ReplyDeleteI love her with that bog bow on her head! She looks just like a present... truly a gift from God!
ReplyDeleteJust thrilled to see you all together!!! Beautiful family, big and beautiful:)The pics are so awesome......welcome home!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this post! Seeing those two little boys together is the sweetest thing ever!!! What an amazing journey you've had! Thanks for sharing it with us!!! Praying jetlag is kind to you!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt was SO good to see those instagram photos in the sidebar last night knowing you were home safe!!Loved your mom and EC looking into each others eyes over your shoulder, and WP's hands on PC face & kiss....no words to describe...Tears of Joy for you!!
ReplyDeleteI was doing pretty good until I saw WP holding Payne's face then I started bawling! It was like he'd found his long lost best friend! Oh your house is going to be so much fun! And that picture of Evie looking over your shoulder at your Mom...so sweet! I loved hearing whoever it was (maybe your Mom?) calling "Hey Payne, Hey Evie!" It was precious!!! Such a wonderful homecoming!
ReplyDeleteI have followed your awesome journey and have been looking all day to see this forever family post. Your story is truly amazing and inspirational! God bless you and your wonderful family!!
ReplyDeleteAgain, just PRECIOUS!!! I loved the day we got our Emy, but the day we were reunited with our other kids was SO special, too. I did good emotional and our all trip and then was just overwhelmed with emotion when I saw our family and friends waiting on us at the airport! The video is neat and the pictures are great...just speak for themselves!
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed that you are have a blog post up!!! I hope jet lag is easy on you and you can quickly get to some sort of normalcy (a NEW normalcy!).
God Bless!
What a sweet reunion. I am amazed at how well Evie did... doesn't seem to faze her a bit that she has six more siblings and upteen relations! WP with Payne is the cutest thing I've ever seen. I love that Payne is still looking out for Evie, holding her little hand. Welcome home!!
ReplyDeleteI lost it with the kissing brothers . . . precious and priceless. I have enjoyed following your journey. Thanks you and Welcome home.
ReplyDeleteI am a teary eyed girl looking at these pics!!! Thank God you answered his calling and said yes to TWO little miracles!! That picture of the brothers giving kisses??? Oh my goodness!! I'm sooooo happy for your family!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your journey to China and back with me. It means a lot and truly shows me that all of my callings from God are real and meant to be pursued.
Looking forward to seeing how the beautiful kiddos adjust! Praying for you all!
The photos tell the story...I have so enjoyed following your journey.
ReplyDeleteGod is so Good!!!
Blessings,
Christine
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful homecoming!! The pictures of Will & Payne are so sweet!! I cannot wait to see them become best buds. :)
ReplyDeleteSweet reunion!!! Oh my goodness.... LOVE the pics of WP and Payne!!!! The way WP has his hands on Payne's face and his sweet smile!!!
ReplyDeleteI know you are SO happy to be HOME!!! Get some rest when can! Looking forward to little FaceTime when things settle down!!
Blessings sweet friend!
Love, Lori
We are so thankful your ride home was great. Our family prayed for you throughout our flight. It was a joy to meet you and your beautiful new additions and I cannot wait to read about your life with them. Thank you for making our time in China sweet also! God bless you all! F
ReplyDeleteFrom another Lifeline Family,
The Akin's
We are so thankful your ride home was great. Our family prayed for you throughout our flight. It was a joy to meet you and your beautiful new additions and I cannot wait to read about your life with them. Thank you for making our time in China sweet also! God bless you all! F
ReplyDeleteFrom another Lifeline Family,
The Akin's
Sweetest photos ever! So happy you guys arrived safely and had no trouble! I hope this weekend everyone can bond and spend time together as ONE big happy family!!! What a miracle blessing! Beautiful family with beautiful hearts!
ReplyDeleteLove THE REUNION pics!!Each one brought tears to my eyes, esp William Perry and Payne Curtis photos!!! PRICELESS!!!!
ReplyDeleteI followed your journey...simply beautiful! And a beautiful family! So nice to see you all together. Welcome home!!!
ReplyDeleteSo very happy for all of you. The picture of WP kissing his new brother is priceless! Welcome home!
ReplyDeleteCourtney
Beautiful pictures, they brought tears to my eyes. You have a a lovely family, God bless you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! ONE LESS....and one more family blessed by the miracle of adoption yet again! What a gift!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and Welcome Home!!!!!!!! The BEST part of the journey- reuniting with all the loved ones and introducing the newest family members! JOY!
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord for a safe and smooth flight home! What a wonderful feeling to be back at home with your family. Praying that you recover quickly!!
ReplyDeleteLove to all,
The Brooks Family
I teared up looking at the pictures..cried during the video but when I saw the picture of your 2 handsome boys I sobbed!!! I can not wait to keep following your blog!! hugs to you and your beautiful family!!!
ReplyDeleteSo, so happy to see you all together at last!!! What a wonderful forever family from this moment forward!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings and Hugs, Ashley
Love these first whole family photos..especially of your sweet boys. Welcome home.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet reunion! Welcome home!
ReplyDeleteLove the big brother/little sister shirts!