Early Morning Email on Arrival Day

As soon as we woke up we checked the flight information for Ryan's flight, and everything is going well. They even left 5 minutes early. So, I also thought I would check my email. And we received an email from Betsey at the agency. She received her morning email from Korea with information about Ryan and his departure. And we received a new picture!!!!!

I have mentioned before that the foster family loves him so much, and we knew this departure would be very difficult for him. He is their first foster son, and I really hope they continue to be foster parents. They have amazing hearts, and we consider them part of our family. Many times we just think of the foster mom, but in this case I knew this departure was going to be difficult for the foster brother, sister and father. Please pray for their hearts to feel, and they know that they are important people in our son's life forever. Dave and I both cried when we read this email from Betsey. I wish I could explain how my heart feels in words, but I am not sure their are words that can. My heart breaks for them, but I am also excited he is coming home. It is bitter sweet.

Basically the email from Betsey said that they could see how much the foster family loved him, they came together to see him off from the agency, the foster father was upset visibly after Ji-Seong left, and they sent us lots of gifts (I can not begin to thank them!!!!). They are requesting a photo asap, to let the family know he is okay. (Which if you haven't figured out I love pictures. We will have plenty!!!)

Boston

We arrived this evening in Boston for the arrival of Ryan tomorrow. We have enjoyed a nice dinner at Saracino in the North End of Boston. It was sooooo yummy!!! Now we are just relaxing. The hotel we are staying in is right next to the airport. We can walk across the sky bridge to get to the airport. Ryan should be taking off from Korea in two hours!!!! And be home in less than 24 hours. You can actually watch his flight across the US from San Fransico on the net. Go to this website http://www.massport.com/logan/details_select.aspx

Email or text me and I can send you the flight information.

I can't wait for tomorrow!!!!! Only 45 minutes until tomorrow!!!

Here are some pictures of Ryan's room. I haven't finished, but that is okay. I can finish in the next couple of weeks.

Yep, that is a green dragon costume for Ryan to wear on Halloween....

The Unpredictable World of Adoption

RYAN IS COMING HOME!!!!!

We recieved a phone call yesterday at 11:30 am to let us know Ryan is coming home on Wednesyda, October 22nd. To show you how unpredictable the world of adoption is, I talked to the agency on Thursday afternoon. They were telling me that he probably wouldn't come home until mid-November. I was not very happy, and was finally at the point I couldn't take it anymore. Well, even our agency didn't know on Thrusday that he was coming home until Friday morning. Adoption is so unpredictable, and it can drive you insane. So, our baby is coming home, and we can't wait. Thank you for all your support during this long journey.

I will post more, but right now all I know is that he will be coming to Boston Wednesday night. Once I know more, I will let everyone know. We don't even know how big he is right because we haven't seen any medical updates since the end of July. What an amazing journey, and I would not change a thing. It was hard yes, but well worth it.

No Call

Another day has come and past, and no call.

Another day in our lives that we do not get to spend with Ryan.

New York Times Article on Korean Adoption and No Updates

Someone on my Korean adoption forum shared this with the rest of us. It is a very interesting article that I would like to share with everyone. Many have asked about some of the things talked about in this article. I would be interested in everyone's response, so leave me a comment on your thoughts.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/09/world/asia/09adopt.html?_r=1&ei=5070&emc=eta1&oref=slogin

It has been a month since Ryan's EP (emmigration permission), and no update. We appreciate all the support everyone is giving us!!! The wait has been pretty easy for us because we have been so busy, particularly with me being out in the field for work the last three months. But the wait is getting harder for us, and we don't know when he will be home. It could be next week and it could be December. Please continue to pray for his quick travel to us. We need positive thoughts from everyone. Please no negative thoughts!! We have no control over when he comes home, and we have not received an update about him since the end of July. I am sure you can at least try to put yourself in our shoes, and realize how much the positive thoughts are needed. Thinking negatively at this point will only make the wait feel longer and harder. I hope Ryan is home by Halloween because he has this really cute costume waiting for him!!