Sunday, April 25, 2010

An Unforgetable Day





















I will never forget April 25th 2009!! Tom and I flew into Kinshasa airport, excited, anxious and a little afraid. But we knew that on the other side of the airport we would have just a car ride to finally meet our sweet baby girl. What we did not know was that our little Debora was actually in the van waiting for us at the airport. So, as we carefully and fearfully made our way off the plane full of people who only spoke French. We were wisked through the doors by a French speaking guard named Peter who has been sent to help us get through customs and passport control. Once through the airport we were greeted by our OFA excort Chris and Pastor Loma who would both be such a blessing to us through out our stay in DRC!! Tom and Peter had to actually go back in the airport terminal to retreive our luggage. Pastor Loma and Chris walked me to the van. I was very anxious about being seperated from Tom but I was told I really did'nt have a choice but to go with Chris and Pastor Loma.
















I still did not know that Debora was in the van as we walked to the van through a sea of people. I was trembling inside by all that I was seeing but more so because I knew soon we would finally be able to touch and kiss our little girl. After walking a few hundred yards Chris says he has a surprise in the van. As we approached the van I could see a precious little girl in the back seat with our driver (Joyce).
















As I got in the van Chris said "Debora this is "Ma Ma Traci" Debora repeated "Ma Ma Traci" and then very sweetly and gently put her sweet little hands on my face and began softly tracing my face, touching my forehead, my eyes, my nose , my cheeks, my mouth, my chin and she was smiling the whole time. I wish I could have stopped time at that moment. My heart was so full of love I thought I would burst!!! After that very precious time we hugged and laughed and she immediately went into my carry on bag and found her books and crayons so for the next 20 mins or so while we waited for Tom to get back with our luggage, we read and played.
















It was such an incredible moment and as I reflect back over that day and all that has happened in the year since that day I am so humbled and amazed at what a faithful and awesome God we serve.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009










Our neice Madison had her 5th birthay party at Bonkersville, an awesome afternoon of jumping, climbing and sliding. Debora had a great time watching the other childen having fun before she decided it was time for her to join in. Thanks Madison for including us in your special day!! We are so blessed to live so close to brothers and sisters and to be able share life together.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

continued transitions







We have have had a busy couple weeks,as I'm sure everbody else has had a well. But thank God its June and we are entering into summer with a more relaxed schedule.






Trey will finish school on Tuesday and begin working on Friday in Bethany Beach at Shore Break...His first job.






Debora saw Dr Gidion again last week and began her immunizations...3 shots(2 in her left leg and 1 in her right) she was not very happy. Otherwise, her appt went well. Dr Gidoen says she is a very healthy baby girl and right on track for growth and development if not a little ahead for her age. We do have to repeat stool cultures to verify that the parasite she came home with is gone. As you will see in the pictures she loves to be outside and anything to do with water and sand...






I started back to work this week on Tuesday and Friday...... Debora was not very happy to see me go but actually enjoyed her days with Tori and Daddy. She is so sweet and fills our days with laughter. Her language is coming slowly, she loves to repeat whatever we say but most of it sounds like baby babble, although she has no problem letting us know what she wants






Have a great week



Traci

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Well, here goes






















As many of you who know us well, you realize we are not computer savy and we still only have access to dial up internet service. so, this is quite an undertaking!!!. But, we have been so blessed by the out pouring of love for our family over the past few months, I must try to find a way to share our stories and pictures with you. Trying to e-mail pictures is not an option since it can take hours to attach 1 picture. I will start with a couple pictures and see how it goes. As, I become more comfortable I will add more text.