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A new year in a new country!

I was probably naive in thinking I would be able to blog from the airport on New year's day! The last time I flew on New Years I remember the airport being empty. That was not the case this time!! At 5AM there stood probably 100 people in front of me in the United airlines check-in desk. At the front of that line stood a very angry man who decided to yell at the agent and draw the attention of airport security and customs officers. Thankfully, because I was travelling with small children and an excess of carseats and luggage, we were whisked to the front of the line and sent on our way. It was a crazy start to a long, but exciting day. I have grown to dispise airport goodbyes; or any goodbyes for that matter! Watching my husband tell our children goodbye was heartwrenching. How could I not have expected this to be so hard? We said goodbye, and off we went. Through all of the chaos at check-in, security, and customs, we made it to our gate just as they started boarding our plane. 

 A beautiful sunset welcomed us to Charleston as the plane landed. I had survived! More importantly, our children survived! Though we are without my favorite part of our family, for some time, we are excited about what lies ahead, what we have prayed for for so long, and what we know the Lord has led us to! The first thing I said when we got loaded into the car and headed to my aunt & uncle's house was "It feels good to be home!" I can't believe I get to call this city home now! God has truly given me the desires of my heart.

 For now, we are trying to get settled in, get used to the time change, new bedtime routines, and one fussy toddler! Thankfully, he doesn't seem to understand his Daddy, his FAVORITE parent, won't be here for some time! I'm not sure I could handle his little, broken heart. Olivia is adjusting very well, though she does understand that Scott won't be here until his US Immigration is sorted out. I'm so proud of her, although I'm always the hardest on her. Her strength is encouraging to me, and actually helps me to go on.

 Once the rain clears, expect some photos! I cannot wait to get out and enjoy the mild winter that everyone here claims is brutal! It is such a strange sight to not see snow anywhere in January! Happy New Year, everyone!

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Miss you guys already, but SO extremely happy for you! Praying Scott gets there fast!!!

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  2. Stephanie WrightJanuary 4, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    We miss you too! Come see us; it's beautiful here!!! We had a major break-through in Scott's paperwork today, so we are hopeful that it won't be forever til he is here!

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