Saturday morning came and I got the kids ready and left for O'Hare at 7:15. We drove to Wheaton and picked up Tom's sister and stepDad and they followed us up to the airport. The kids were so excited! We had made a "Welcome Home Tiga" poster for him. We found the gate they would be coming in on - no need to go to baggage claim - still no bag!
By the way, Tiga is a nickname that everyone at the orphanage called him. We sometimes call him that too, but when we first met him in June 2007 he said he preferred ro have us call him Stevenson so we'll see what sticks now that he is home.
After a few minutes of waiting, there they were! Stevenson and Dakota ran to each other and hugged. Then me! Iris was a little shy at first, but then grabbed ahold of his hand and they ended up walking to the car that way. It was so great to see them - to finally have him here. Wow.
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7 comments:
Wow!! How wonderful and what a trip to get Stevenson home.Beautiful video!
Finally Stevenson is home forever.
Enjoy, Enjoy,
Greetings
Marianne de Gier-Barenbrug
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mom of Francesca still in Bresma
OMG, I'm DYING!! Tiga obviously remembered his grandfather, and Dakota is so great with him. What an amazing turn around time. Isn't it crazy? Nothing works, then suddenly, everything works faster than imagined. Keep the video's coming!
Wait - I need to get another kleenex! To see everyone ALL together! Dakota is going to make a GREAT brother! He is so good with him. I am so happy for all of you! Keep the pictures and video coming!
That video was so great Chris - amazing! I'm so glad you captured that.
Congratulations and welcome home, Stevenson... hope to meet you someday soon!
Super!!! What a wonderful homecoming! Dakota is really wonderful with him! So glad he is finally HOME!!!!
And the bag?! Is it still m.i.a.?
Tears for your family. Love seeing Stevenson's reaction to his siblings and especially his grandpa.
Hope you guys are adjusting now home.
Thinking of you often. Please let me know if you need anything.
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