Sunday,
August 21, 2011
WE
ARE HOME
We had a relatively smooth-sailing trip home. It was the
typical “Amazing Race” type of episode at the airport in
Hong Kong - getting through ticketing, immigration,
security, jumping on a train, running to the gate before
the final gate call with 3 toddlers, 1 child, 1 very
helpful teenager, 3 semi-functioning adults, and 1 adult
who had been up sick all night long and looked greener
than broccoli (not mentioning any names…Liz Grabowski -
poor thing). Fortunately we were a group that packed
extremely light and by this portion of a trip, we had a
pretty solid travel/moving routine.
The flight home was for the most part quiet with just a
small section of turbulence. Poor Bayley does not like
take offs, landings or turbulence. However, it is very
sweet in that during each of those times, she would hold
my hand and arm very closely as she stayed buckled in her
seat belt. I happily provided comfort to her when she was
afraid and I was so delighted that she looked to me for
that feedback.
Our homecoming was once again one that I will always
remember. Bayley has taken to her siblings. Once we all
arrived home, Bayley eagerly grabbed her family photo book
that we had sent her while she was in China and she turned
each page pointing out each family member in the book and
matching that to them in the flesh. I felt like I was
watching our little girl realize one of her dreams- coming
home to a family! Another moment I will always remember
was when she went to Bethany and inspected Bethany’s
little arm. Bayley first touched it with one finger.
Bethany said, “Yep, that’s my little arm.” Next Bayley
literally grabbed Bethany’s little arm with both hands and
gave it a loving squeeze and a sweet kiss. Bethany laughed
and said, “Yes, I love my little arm too!” Bayley just
squealed with delight. She went on to inspect Braxton’s
prosthetic and Bella’s AFO (ankle foot orthotic). She is
settling in and my prayer is that she will come to realize
that truly limbs are overrated!
We will keep you all posted as we seek medical care for
Bayley and as she reaches new heights and experiences her
new life! |
Our Little Flower is Blossoming Right Before our Eyes
Sweet Sisters
Bella (age 2) and Bayley (almost 4) |
