


We're exhausted... but happy to be in country. It is dark... nothing to do but wait.
Our translater's boyfriend, Jose, arrived first. Flawless english, sharp, gentle. He's planning on going to Fuller Seminary when he finished law school. Then Sonia arrived, young, smiling. She was 5-minutes late because she'd seen a car accident. We are exausted. It is now 5:15pm and the kids have been up since 3:30am. We ordered cokes for them at dinner to wake them up! We chatted nervously, waiting. Then, I saw Erick walk by the little window... "they're here!" They're here, they're here.. Caleb and Sofia sounding the alarm. Joseph is asleep in Trini's arms, under a blanket. He wakes up right away as Caleb and Sofia approach him. I quickly ask Jose to video tape. Sandra takes him first, he's looking around. Caleb is overwhelmed, "look at him, there he is, there he is!" Sofia, laughing, "it's Joseph! Hi Joseph, Hi, Hi, Hi." Caleb isn't able to contain himself, he starts laughing then grasps his face, tears! He is surprised! Tears? Tears of joy. He covers his face and continues to laugh. I snap a photo. Sofia's smile is like the sun. She is overwhelmed! Our brother is here!!!

7 comments:
how cool is this? congratulations!
I am crying all over my keyboard! What a wonderful family - we can't wait to see you! Jill
We are so happy for you 5!!!!!!!!! We can hardly believe it. We are so excited to meet Joseph in person. I wonder if he will ever fully understand the amount of prayers sent up on his behalf. Thank you Jesus for uniting this family. We are all in tears as we read your great news. We love you so much. Jacob adds, "I can't wait to meet that little ball of fluff."
Oh ya, LOVE the name. Well done!!
The wait is definitely over!!. HOPE is reality. Coren name is an excellent addition. True, your faces say it all--along with the palm trees. Can't wait to keep those feet on USA soil and in our arms. Miss you all. MOM
The faces say it all--along with the palm trees, of course. Coren--an exciting new addition to the name. Original and meaningful!!. This is my 3-4th time to try this comment deal. I'm feeling lame. MOM
How is everyone this morning? Ear infection subsided? Gone fishing or swimming in the lake yet? Our thoughts are with you all the time. Got your message Sandra. Thanks. All our love. MOM
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