We made it! The long plane ride was uneventful with both girls sleeping through most of it! We arrived to the airport around 7 pm but by the time we got out, it was pretty close to 8:30 pm (customs... AAARGH!). Nicole was happy to meet her Aunt Emma and Uncle Chris and 2 of her new cousins. Her cousin Sydney (age 7) even got into the spirit and wore her special Chinese dress to the airport so Nicole would feel more at home! Alex was thrilled to be home and in her own room again. Both girls had a bath and went to bed with no issue. The downside is, that it is now 5 am and we have all been up since 2 am!! I am on my 3rd load of laundry, have had 2 cups of coffee and am about to head out to the grocery store. John will get Nicole's OHIP # as soon as I'm back - our thought process is that it is going to be a LOOONG day so we might as well be productive!
We do want to thank everyone for following and supporting us on our journey. We are so touched by the phone calls, emails, comments etc that you have sent. As many of you are aware, John and I have often compared this journey to jumping off a cliff without a parachute! We feel so supported by you all and look forward to introducing Nicole. As we landed last night, I couldn't help but think that her life has now been forever changed (for better or worse, jury is still out...). It is so strange to think that this little girl who lived on the other side of the world 2 weeks ago, is now sitting in our house! Thank you all so much!!
I think that Nicole's life has changed very much for the better. Any thing she might wish for in her life will be there for her .
ReplyDeleteHer life will be stable and she has become a member of a very loving and caring family including her extended family.
Welcome to Canada Nicole.
All our love Grandma Helen and Grandpa Charles
Welcome home to a beautiful family who has endured a long and wonderful journey, only for it to continue for many years to come :)
ReplyDeleteSo happy you're back!! When are we going to have a playdate?! :)
Kristin
we are so happy for everyone and welome Nicole with open arms. she is now in a loving family and will be so happy. We love evwerybody sooo much. Enjoy, lots of love mom and ray.
ReplyDeleteI loved reading your blog Adele! Anyone ever tell you you are a good writer? I can't believe I am so close to meeting Nicole but still far away!!! Hmmmmm? I look forward to meeting her through Skype.
ReplyDeleteEveryone is very lucky to have you in their family. Lots of Love, "Aunt / Godmother" Jill xoxox
You and your family have opened your home and your hearts to Nicole whose life has now changed forever and for the better. The possibilities are endless for her with your support and living in this great country. Welcome to Canada Nicole!
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