9.17.2012

homecoming.

Our first flight, from Addis to Amsterdam, was smooth sailing.
It was Bo's bedtime, and we had a bulkhead seat in economy comfort - with a bassinet!
Doug & I were able to get quite a bit of sleep on that flight!
We love flying KLM. The flight attendants were amazing.
One in particular was obsessed with Bonsa - she gave us a little bag of goodies 
on which she had written, "God bless your new family!"
Then, there was the flight from Amsterdam to Detroit.
We were on a Delta plane - not as nice as KLM. 
The flight attendants were... less than helpful.
We were still seated in economy comfort, but we were in the middle row in between 2 other people.
Thankfully, those people were more than understanding and helpful with our fussy little guy.
Bo took a couple short naps, and one 2-hour nap. He slept like this:
I made several quick dashes with Bo to the bathroom, which PRAISE THE LORD,
was very close and always unoccupied when I needed it. 
Bo went through three outfits.
We ended up carrying him off the plane in a white onesie, wrapped in a blanket.
We stopped before immigration to change him into his last clean outfit, 
in hopes that it looked like we had it together.
I am just so thankful that he didn't have any major screaming fits...

After getting through immigration, we walked out the door and were greeted by sweet friends & fam.
A huge thank you to Kennerly for capturing this special moment!!
Thanks to Ellie & Janni for driving us home and taking our family of three picture at home:
We were so excited to see that our sweet neighbors had decorated our porch!
Thanks for heading that up, Lindsay & Maria!!

It's been pretty difficult for me being away from my family, so I am incredibly thankful for friends who have helped with our transition. A huge thank you to people who have provided meals for us: Katy, Kennerly, the Finks, the Colemans and the Townleys! We are so blessed by our loved ones.

6 comments:

  1. It looks like it was a great celebration of Bo finally coming home. You have no idea how badly I wish I could have been there to celebrate with you guys for those few short moments. Love you and miss you tons.

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  2. Rachel, your blog made me laugh! John Dema went through three outfits from Addis to DC and at the end of the flight, we had him in a Tshirt and diaper (wrapped in a blanket) so we could save his last nice outfit for US immigration! Haha!

    So glad you have Bo home and we are praying for a smooth transition now that you're home!!

    ~ Liz

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  3. I can attest to the joy your family is experiencing from miles away. They miss you, too!

    Thankful for the generally peaceful journey.

    ps - I love your blog header!!

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  4. you will never forget walking thru those doors at detroit metro. so very happy for you guys! and especially happy for your boy!!

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  5. so happy! love these pics captured at the airport!

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  6. That is too funny about Bo's outfits! Between leaking diapers and spitting up Daisy was only in a diaper while we walked through DTW. I had ONE clean outfit left as well for her homecoming pictures. Before I could get to a bathroom to dress her a Chinese woman stopped me and "recommended" I clothe my child... Love unsolicited advice from strangers!

    Rebecca

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