Monday, August 24, 2009

Second Meeting

We had our second meeting with Gabe today and it was wonderful to see him again! He let us hold him right away, then cried for his foster mother. We got to play with him longer today and even provoked a few smiles, he seems to be feeling better too. He is VERY attached to his foster mother and would cry very hard when she left the room. We are bracing ourselves for a exceptionally hard day tomorrow and flight home. Speaking of, when we called the airline they said it's a totally full flight. We hope if we get to the airport early they can maybe make some changes for us. If not, let's hope the person in the window seat is a 60 year old Korean woman that resembles Gabe's foster mother.


33 comments:

HJ said...

LOVE the pic of the three of you! i'll be thinking of you guys and praying for you for a good night tomorrow with Gabe and a smooth flight home...

Christine @ 12,450miles said...

*Love* that family photo!! Gabe is soooo cute! Ack! I can't even stand it! :-)

I'll be thinking of you all during your flight home. Fingers crossed that it goes ok! (I really do think it will... we found so many people willing to help us)

Jen said...

Have a safe and smooth trip home tomorrow!

Katie said...

Great family picture! EVERYONE looks very happy.

As for the flight - you will make it through, even if it is rough. We had so much help when Paul was upset. But, it wouldn't hurt for that 3rd seat to be filled by an extra special helper! =)

Katie M.

Anonymous said...

I agree - beautiful family photo! Gabe is SO super cute!! I will be thinking of you and hoping that your flight home goes better than expected. Safe travels!

Jenny said...

great picture!!!! i'll be praying for an angel to be sitting next to you!!!

Megan said...

What a beautiful family you have! Hope you have a safe flight and as smooth a transition as possible. CONGRATS!

Cori said...

This is a great family picture! We'll be sending some good thoughts you way for the first night and flight home.

Tracy said...

Remember being attached is a good thing! You might be surprised with the flight.

Kris said...

He sooooo cute!

Our flight was full too. We weren't able to get a bulk head seat and we were placed by the window. Everyone on the plane was really nice and understanding though and they let us move. I'm sure you'll get to switch seats. I'm praying it goes quickly and smoothly for you all.

Anonymous said...

i think Gabe gets cuter every time i see him!

knowing that Gabe is attached so well to foster mother is such a good thing - even though it might be hard the first few days. it means he *can* attach and he will.

thinking of you and praying for you as your travel home. we had great people on the plane, too. i'm sure you will find some nice people that are understanding and helpful.

i can't wait to see your post from home! yay!!!!!

Min said...

Amazing photo! I hope you have a safe and uneventful trip home.

Kara said...

Just caught up on all your posts. Looks like you've been making the most of your visit to "SoKo." The picture of your family of three is beautiful. Even though Gabe may have a rough time tomorrow, remember that if he is that attached to his FM, he will attach that deeply to his Mommy:). I'll say a prayer for you all!

The Gronewold Family said...

I will be praying for a good flight for you - maybe they were wrong about it being full.

No matter what - it will be memorable for you all and you will have fun stories to tell him when he gets older.

The Mrs. said...

It's so great to see the family photo; a lifetime to look forward to!

Praying the flight goes well-remember it's only just a small part of your life and you can make it through anything (even if it seems to go on forever, I remember!!)

Krista said...

What a beautiful family shot! I'm sure the flight will be fine - it was our big worry too. Being on the aisle will be a very good thing.

Unknown said...

Joanna, I want to tell you how much I've been enjoying your blog. I wake up in the morning and log on to my computer and check it again before I go to bed. I'm obsessed! Your Mom says I'm really "into it". You have had a very interesting trip. You're a very entertaining writer.
I'm sure your departure and flight will be fine. Everything will work out in the end, it always does. Gabe is so, so cute! Those cheeks! They are kissin' cheeks that's for sure! Have a safe and happy trip home.

Deborah

kelly said...

You guys look wonderful! What a cutie he is. I can't wait until you get him home.

The plane might be a little hard, but hopefully Gabe will be able to sleep.

Christine said...

What a beautiful picture of the three of you! I'll be thinking of and praying for you tomorrow and during your flight. Hopefully Gabe will do just great with you two!

Tracie said...

Love your family picture!!! Best wishes for a smooth journey home!

Sunnymama said...

praying for an easy flight home and if not for strength to ride through the storm. Praying, He wil be resilient and bond quickly with his new wonderful parents! Good Luck and the journey has just begun~

Rach@In His Hands said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE seeing the 3 of you together! Finally! Yippee!!

Elizabeth Frick said...

Great family shot. You'll make it through the flight home. Adrenaline is a wonderful thing. :)

CatherineD said...

Congratulations! What a great family pic!

Bekah said...

What a nice family picture! My thoughts are with you for your first night together as a family & on your flight home.

Janet said...

LOVE this family photo. So great to see all 3 of you together! Gabe is soooo cute!!!

I hope your flight home goes much MUCH much better than you expect. It is the part we have the most concern about also. Right now...we are in a window and center seat on the way home...with someone on the outside of us. I hope they or someone else will trade...or we'll probaby drive them crazy with all the up/down & climbing over.

MplsCathy said...

What a happy family photo - I love it!!
I'll be wishing you well on the flight home. Most people are very accommodating to the needs of families traveling together. I've seen a lot of kindness and understanding on board my flights, especially with new babies heading home. You can do it!!

Erin said...

Love the family photo! Praying you three home...

nancy and eric schwartz said...

such a sweet and one of many family photos...it will be nice to have Gabe with you overnight before getting on the flight home.
nancy

Dave and Beth said...

Absolutely LOVE the family photo!!! Many blessings for your family of three & your flight home!!

Mel said...

Gorgeous Picture!! Sending you positive vibes for a safe and memorable (in a "good" way :) trip home. Much love to the 3 of you...

Anonymous said...

Love it!! You guys are a beautiful family!

My goodness, you are going to be fighting off the ladies at a young age, me thinks!!! Gabe is SO adorable!!

Unknown said...

Such a cute family!