Hi everyone! After a long journey here and a few hours sleep we got a call first thing in the morning that we were going out the the orphanage in Bac Ninh to visit the babies! This was a beautiful surprise on our first day here as we weren't supposed to go until Sunday! So today we got to visit for 1 1/2 hrs and then we will go back for the Giving and Receiving ceremony on either Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning. It was so hard to say goodbye but we can see that she is very loved by her caregiver.
We left the orphanage and then returned to Hanoi for a celebration lunch with everyone! All the couples are walking on air, we are all so excited about the future! Now it's time for a nap, our room is not much bigger than a shoebox but we will be moved a suite tomorrow, we will need more room for Emily and all her stuff!
bye for now,
love to you all,
enjoy the photos - we've wanted to share this moment with everyone for so long!
thank you all for your love and support,
ruth and darcy
[The four couples and Marg (adoption coordinator) and our guide hopped in to a tiny 12 passenger van and headed out at 0900. When we arrived at the orphanage the older kids were playing in the courtyard and waving to welcome us. You could just feel everyone's nerves kicking into high gear!]
[They led us up to their gathering room and one by one brought the babies in. Emily was the last to arrive and we knew her right away from her cheeks and hair! Her caregiver handed her to me and it was surreal, my little darling in my arms at last! Both Darcy and I were just in the moment and taking her in, she was very calm and just looking around. I'll get to pictures because I'm sure that's what you really want to see.... here she is, the most beautiful baby in the world!]
having little editing problems, can't seem to move my paragraphs around ... oh well you get the message!
P.S. did I mention that her hair is growing so fast that she's already had a trim (she may be older than we were told...)
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ReplyDeleteOh sweethearts we are SO pleased for you. I just gave an enormous shout of joy to John. We think that Emily is very special and we am very very very happy for all three of you,
ReplyDeleteI promise to come over to meet her when she is ready to see us,
lots of love
Bill and John xxx
Finally guys...it is now a reality. The pictures are simply amazing and what is even more amazing is the look of happiness and love on all your faces. Little Em' just loves you both already. Sandra and I are just estatic right now we can't sleep and it is 03:18am!! Keep us posted and we'll talk soon...love you all....Darc, Ruthie and of course Lil Em'....
ReplyDeleteLove Uncle Big M' and Auntie Sandra
OMG those picture brought tears to my eyes!! There is nothing so special in the world then to have a child and I am so glad this dream has come true for you both! You have so many happy years ahead of you! Congratulations! It is so awesome in this day and age that you can share this journey and experience with everyone! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteShe is a beautiful little girl with two parents who love her so much already, the pictures tell that right away! You look so natural with her in your arms!
Again Congratulations!!
Cori
Welcome to your little miracle! You are all blessed to have found eachother.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine what you are feeling right now, but my heart is full of love for your new family.
Audrey
xx
Pure Joy!
ReplyDeleteRiley and I looked at your blog together this morning. Emily looks beautiful and peaceful in your. Is the young lady in your photos Emily's caregiver? How wonderful for you to be able to meet her and have photos together. I would have loved to have been able to meet and thank the family who cared for and loved my little girl for the first 13 months of her life until I could get there to do it myself. What a special opportunity for your family. Those photos are precious.
Thank you for sharing this amazing time in your life with us.
We look forward to seeing more of your journey.
Travel safe.
xo RJM
Hi yah one happy family !!!! As soon as I looked at your blog, I was crying, tears of joys!!! (I hope Im not menopausal yet???) I cant imagine how you both must be feeling right now. Both you and Darcy looked so ecstatic and at peace...and precious Emily just fits right in and bonding with her MOMMY and DADDY.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations guys...You have waited for a very long time but worth every second of it. Cant wait to hug, cuddle and pinch the lil bambina...she is simply ADORABLE!!!!
Hurry up and come back soon will yeah...lovelots to the 3 of yah....Skippy
I wanted to say that your little angel looks right at home in her daddy's and mommy's arms.
ReplyDeleteMy kids are loving your story. I told what a special gift your are getting.
Audrey
Oh my dearest Ruthie and Darcy! I am soooooo happy for you both! When I saw the blog earlier today I busrt into tears of joy! I figured I'd wait a while before posting this comment and compose myself but here I am balling again! You all look perfect together and she is such a shinning light! Words cannot describe my feelings but I too thank you for sharing this with me. What a wonderful way to be invited into Emily's life and yours.
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled to whatch it all unfold and inspired by your strength, patience and perseverence. Look at wha tit has brought you! WOW!
Until later...
Love ya lots,
Auntie Bev
Dear Ruth, Darcy and Emily,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful picture you all make. You look so natural with her, so calm and so very happy.
Like everyone else here my eyes were "leaking" (as Evan once said) at seeing your beautiful pictures. It has been so amazing for us all to follow your journey from the beginning and to watch such an exciting finish - to finally see her in your arms!
Love to you all, Katie
(Check your e-mail)
Congratulations Ruth and Darcy!!! We are so happy for all three of you. She is adorable!!! She does take great photos!! I guess you will be going scrapbooking with me soon. We wish you all a safe return home.
ReplyDeleteLots of Love,
Sadie and Trevor