We're finalizing our packing--well, actually, squooshing things into side pockets, rooting around checking to see if we remembered to pack that "whatever" we meant to pack, and trying to remember all of those things that we said, "Hey, don't let us forget to take (blank)."
These last few days have been a happy blur. We have had two wonderful "surprise" showers that have got us stocked up with all things "boy." Our friends, who have been such a sustaining force through all of this, continue to amaze us with their generosity and support.
Pictured here is one of the thoughtful gestures of my wonderful friends, the Vietmoms. It is a "boy box," assembled by donations from all of them to help prepare me for the challenges of raising, from what I've been told, a totally different creature from our Zoe. Boy, oh boy! I must admit we were woefully under-prepared. Not a Barbie or a fairy or a pink plastic anything in that whole box...but many other strange and wonderful things. We are armed and ready now! Spiderman underwear, balls to sports I'm not even sure I can name, and even a genuine bug jar (thanks, Seth, for your donation!)
We have been overwhelmed and humbled by the kind gestures of our friends. Sam is truly blessed to come home to a community who is so warmly welcoming him. His life thusfar may have been less than stellar, but sunny skies are ahead, buddy.
We're flying out tomorrow early evening. We'll meet my parents and the O'Connors at the airport, and off we'll go. Vietnam won't know what's hit it! Thank you for your prayers, and Zoe would like to add her request for anyone who has traveled before: where are some restaurants with french fries? ha
12 comments:
Have a great trip! I am so excited for you. I will be anxiously watching how Zoe does because Sarah is going with us when we get Vinh.
Nicki
I'm so excited for you!! How in the world will you sleep tonight?! Just think, the next time you curl up in your bed, Sam will be under the same roof with you, right there AT HOME!
Smiling wide for you!
Lisa
Hi!
I frequently lurk into your blog, congratulations on your approval, the Highland Coffee house has very good french fries, excellent coffe, and delicous passionfruit cheese cakes, also, you can find yummy french fries at most western established restaurants, since they are fresh fried potatoes not frozen. You will love Saigon, so much bargain shoppings, good foods varieties, city 's full of energies, thrills, and kind people. Have fun and smooth travel. M Lam
If you are in need of american food while in Saigon there is a KFC across the street from the Rex and it is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than KFC here.
I am so excited for you guys and will be praying for you! Can't wait to see those first pics on here of you with your son!
I'm so excited to follow your trip to meet your Sam! Thanks for loving on Trung for us. You can't imagine how much that means to us. Oh wait, you *can* imagine how much that means to us!! :) Safe travels!
Jen
(Mom to Trung in NT)
have a wonderful trip!!! so, so exciting...
Have a good trip. Can't wait to see pictures of you with Sam.
Safe travels for all of you.
Looks like you're ready to go! Hope you have a fantastic trip. Can't wait to see you united with Sam!
Heather M.
Hooray! Hooray! You are on your way!!
FYI- The Rex has an american style burger with fries on the room service menu. I never tried it, but how can you screw up fries?
Woo, hoo!!! You are on your way! Can't wait to follow along.
Nadra
Shelley, I'm at a loss...!! I'm so very very VERY excited for ya'll!!! I can't wait to see pictures of you holding Sam!!! heck! I can't wait to meet the little fella!!
Have a great trip and I can't wait to read all about it and see your little one in your arms.
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