The packing was quite an ordeal. We were spread out in several rooms, in several states (NC and then MD), and over several days!
First we had to pack everything we needed for Ethiopia. Then we had to consider the week in DC once we get back stateside. Then we had to consider carry-on for adults, and carry-on for Charlie (which honestly, most of each type is Charlie's stuff... I'm bringing a pair of jeans, 4 shirts, 4 underwear, a bra and a pair of sunglasses!)
We had piles of donated stuff, piles of ET stuff, piles of stuff for the week in DC, piles for the diaper bag, piles for the suitcase we're leaving behind, donated medications, donated clothing for all ages, donated shoes by the box load.... etc, etc. People were SO generous with donations, however we did not anticipate this and were worried we wouldn't be able to take it all.
Then, once we had everything packed, we had the bright idea to check KLM's policy on extra bags, because with all the donations we had one extra bag. It's $150.00 for ONE extra bag. So re-pack we did! We managed to fit everything, after several packing attempts. I'd rather give AHOPE that $150.00 than KLM frankly.
So today we leave! Please, if you are reading this post, send off a quick prayer or thought into the universe regarding the safety of our flights! I know we are not any more special or deserving of a safe flight than the people on Air France.... I also know that I have been expecting "the other shoe to drop" any day now... because this kind of goodness, this kind of amazing gift (a human being!!! a child!!!) seems like too much for any one person to receive from the Gods... it all feels a bit like it won't come to fruition, like at the last minute something very bad will happen and I will never get to meet Charlie. Or worse, I will meet her and the plane bringing us both back will go down.
So on that bright note.... please help us out and send some positive vibes into the universe so we actually, amazingly, despite the odds, make it back home safe and sound. Any other moms feel that way, like the other shoe dropping, before bringing home a baby?
The final array:
Thank you!!!!!!!!
PS Hi Joyce!!
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wow! i didn't know you were leaving so soon! yes, prayers for you to have safe travels. and a week in DC did you say?? please contact me when you are here so i can meet all of you!!
Consider good vibes sent from Massachusetts.
Go team! Go pilots! Go Mik!
danicuz
Safe travels and much love to you and your family!
Harmony
congratulations! and good luck.
Sending good vibes your way. You'll be fine. Don't fret about the plane. Just think, you no longer need to take your ritualistic safe travel picture with one of the kids for good luck. Now you'll have Charlie with you for good luck for all flights from now on! Thinking of you and can't wait to hear from you live!
Love ya!
A prayer request as been sent out!
The plane ride to Ethiopia is great! It feels like first class.
Have a great time and congratulations!
Andrea
Have a safe trip. Sending prayers out into the universe for you and your baby! -Sharla
Keeping you all in my thoughts, can't wait for the Mom and Daughter picture!
Yahooo! Safe travels and can't wait to see pics!
So happy for you to get your girl. Godspeed!
Sorry I'm so late to post. I hope you had a peaceful flight and that you are kissing up on your baby girl! Maybe I can meet up with you in DC with Laura also.
I hope the trip to Ethiopia was smooth and that you're hugging Charly right now. I can't wait for your update! I hope the trip back is safe and easy.
Hoping you are cuddling your beautiful daughter as I type this!
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