March 15
Well, we finally arrived in Petro at about 2pm today. The trip was long and challenging at times with a toddler in hand. Caleb was a trooper, but there is no way to communicate with a 2 year old that we must be on a plane for 19 hours. We arrived in Almaty on Saturday morning at about 2 am. We stayed in a smokey, little apartment. It was there that "green" taggy saw his final hours. When it went missing, I asked Caleb where it was and he said "I thrown it", off the poarch from 8 stories, along with a dirty diaper. By the time we realized it was gone, there lay the dirty diaper in the mud, but "green" had gone on to another home.
We met with the "sisters" on Saturday and spent Saturday night in the apartment. Caleb woke up at 1 am and we all watched a couple of episodes of Curious George, before all falling back to sleep around 4am. This morning we took a small plane about 3 1/2 hours to Petro. It is a small city covered in snow. Our accomadations are very nice and we are very pleased. The only drawback is that our internet connection is a very slow dial up, so hopefully we will have the patience to keep the blog going.
Tomorrow we meet our daughter. We are of course excited, but I don't think the full meaning of that has set in with the business of the last couple of weeks. Hopefully we will be able to post some pics tomorrow.
I have been so anxious, as I know everyone else has been too, to just know that the three of you are safe. Poor taggy...hope you have a back-up. You all are on our minds daily. Connor has asked about you every day since (every few hours to be exact) you've been gone and if you have your "newest baby" yet. Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteHey there! I'm so glad you're safe and sound and can't wait until I read your first impressions of Miss Julia!! Blessings and huge hugs to all of you!!
ReplyDeleteOh! It is wonderful to hear from you three!! Poor taggy! How is he doing without it? I like the suggestion below about trading it for a little sis.
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking all through service today," they will be holding Julia, playing with Julia, becoming her family- TODAY!!!"
blessings!
ashley
We are so looking forward to your next post (no rush as we all understand the internet thing). I am SO glad this day has finally arrived. Our prayers are with you for patience in her adjusting and joy for all of you as you savor these moments....~~~lisa and trippy
ReplyDeleteWe love Ya'll and know that this is a GREAT day for the Collier family. We ask God to continue to bless the 4 of you and to keep you safe and healthy. Stay warm and be sure and put a hat on Caleb when you go out!
ReplyDeleteTed and Ellen
We are so glad to read that you arrived safely. Can't believe taggy is gone!! Silly Caleb! Been thinking about you 3 all day and can't wait to hear all about our newest great-niece! Love Aunt C and Uncle D
ReplyDeleteThanks for the phone call yesterday morning. It made our day. We can't wait to hear how your first meeting with Julia went. You are on our minds always and we turn those thoughts to prayer.
ReplyDeleteWe love you ~ Mom
I am so glad that the trip has gone well so far and that Caleb is such a trooper. I have to say I giggled at the image of Caleb saying he threw out his taggy--from the 8th floor no less. What a day! Keep your wonderful posts coming, if the internet connection is strong, and let us share in your wonderful journey! You are in my prayers. Love you guys! Liz
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