Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Meeting my son

Still not right with the time zone, I look over the night sky. The day started with us waking at 5 am. We could no longer sleep (time zone and excitement). We quickly dressed and went to breakfast in our hotel. We were greeted with bows which we reciprocated. It was raining today. Not good for my hair, it grows. We allowed two hours to get there. Walked to Anguk Station subway. 1st we had to figure out where we were going. After much confusion and a ton of Koreans rushing by as we bought our tickets and set out. There must be a hundred or more people. We transferred to the 2nd subway line. We tried to follow directions to SWS but there were some missing parts and I never saw the Subway Restruant. Now I was sweaty, red faced. We saw a sign for SWS as we were about to give up. But it was the guesthouse, the man inside walked us to the agency. Up we went in the smallest elevator ever. We were 30 minutes early. We waited. Then Ms. Park said let's go. I asked if we could ask some questions on the way, she said yes, but never talked in the van. We passed the olypic park and the river. 30 minutes later we were there. Ms. Park called to find the way in. As we got off the elevator, there he was. Our baby boy. The foster mother handed him over. We went inside, taking off our shoes at the door. We sat on the floor and she provided us with grape juice, grapes and cherry tomatoes. We exchanged gifts. She got him a habok to wear on his first birthday and a photo album filled with photos ahe had taken. We then asked questions, Ms. Park translated, some was lost in translation. His foster mother is very loving. She had him playing with the gifts we sent. He loves looking at photos of Abigail. He likes to be held and jump. He can't sit up yet (looks drunk), can't crawl, flails on his belly and is teething, expecting a tooth any day. He is happy and curious. We decided to keep in touch. We also decided that we will get him Friday at 2pm (subtract 13hrs your time). I would write more but the computer room is hot. So more in the future. Thank you to all. See him, melted my heart.

4 comments:

joan said...

"My son." Doesn't that sound wonderful???? God bless you all and keep you safe. Send pictures! Can't wait to see him in person.

Love,

Joan

Teresa B. said...

Oh Julie & Joe,
I am so happy you have finally held your son!
God is so good!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't wait to see pictures of the 3 of you together.
I have been praying for all of you including Abigail!!!!!!!!!!!
Love to you!

Unknown said...

How wonderful!!!! You got to see and hold him!!!! Cannot wait to see him!!!!

Shera said...

Reading your posts gives me goose bumps and brings tears to my eyes! I am so happy for you and can't wait to see him! Many continued blessings
Shera