It was a year ago today that we touched down in Saigon to bring Lucy home. I found it such an amazing thing that I realized this annivesary while speaking with John "live" for the first time from Johannesberg. Seems our lives haven't exactly "settled" since our last trip across the sea. So much can happen in 12 short months...That first night in our hotel room was filled with such anxiety. We had arrived late in the afternoon, and the person who was to pick us up from the airport didn't show. We were 3 tired travelers alone in the mose foreign environment I'd ever experienced. Very wary of being "taken", we reluctantly accepted a cab ride into the city and found our way to the hotel. After a lot of effort to reach our adoption agency in the states, we were able to finally connect with our Vietnamese guide/facilitator, who seemed less than apologetic to have left us hanging. That evening was the beginning of a 5 week roller coaster ride; complete with all the thrills and butterfiles of giant cliff like drops and lots of loop-d-loops. At least it all ended withamazing stories to tell and our Lucy home for good.
I wonder what adventures we'll encounter over the next 12 months. It is great to know that Lucy will be securely with us no matter where life takes us on this next roller coaster. As they say, keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times until it comes to a complete stop. The butterflies are rising, time to say "Wheee..."
3 comments:
I would love to have just one adventure in our lives. I know it is easy to say the grass is greener..... Your family is just full of amazing. (yep said you were full of it, get the spin?) Love you - miss you already.
I can just hear your voice saying whee... What an adventure you have on your hands Katie Graham! Hope to visit you in South Africa-wouldnt that be great-ya I don't think we could pull it off but we are looking if we are invited. But I know we could find our way to Dallas. We love you and try to keep your spirits high without your dear husband to hold you tight at night, I am thinking of you these next couple of weeks. love kt
The wonder encapsulated in that photo still brings tears to my eye. When will we settle down? Not yet! The roller coaster's still going. You know how you love speed.
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