Sunday, May 3, 2009

We arrived and Have our baby girl!

We arrived today and were able to go pick up our baby girl. She is incredible and it was definitely love at first sight! Gracie Ayantu knew who we were right from the start. God is so good and we are truly blessed. She smiles all the time, laughs and giggles and is even rolling over. Addis Ababa is amazing from what we have seen. The orphanage is a very well run and clean place. You can tell the children are very well taken care of.

We will try to update and post some pictures when the internet is running.

Love and Hugs to all,

Mat, Stacey and Gracie.

12 comments:

Ryan and Anne Carson said...

Hurray! What a great day! We're so glad everything is going smoothly!

Unknown said...

So thankful...so overwhelmed with joy for all of you...wish I could've been in the room to watch that beautiful moment! Love to you all...

Jabber said...

Sooooo cool! I am so happy for you and will continue to pray for all of you and your travels. How exciting you get to be with Gracie now!!! :)
-Katie Hisgen

Mark Grafitti said...

Congratulations, you guys! Great to hear that you're enjoying your trip, and that this is all finally happening for you. We're looking forward to meeting her...and I guess, seeing you again too. I'll be checking in to your site to see what's going on. Enjoy your day!

Anonymous said...

Yeah!!!
Can't wait to see photos, and can't wait to meet her. God bless you all. Enjoy your time there...life will "pick up" when you get back!! So excited for you!!! Love, Deb

michelle said...

Friends,
do you even know how excited we are for you?? So happy you are there with baby Gracie in your arms, can not wait to see this picture!
Huge hugs comin' at'cha!
Michelle O

Ashley and Henry said...

So happy for you guys! I hope you have an amazing experience in Ethiopia and that the bonding is going well! Love you!

Ashley Kohl

Leah Reeves said...

Welcome Home! Happy Mother's Day!

~Leah

Unknown said...

CONGRATS STACEY!!!!

We are so excited for your family!

PRAISING GOD that your journey home is over!

Can't wait to hear about your trip and see photos of her preciousness!

Love,
Jill

Lory Howlett said...

I know you're home...can't wait to see pictures!!!

Jabber said...

Hey Stace you are killing me...post some pictures!!! :)
Hope you are doing well and the transition is smooth... I have been thinking of you and praying for you a lot!
Katie H.

sherri said...

She is beautiful! What a wonderful and blessed addition to your family! We could not be happier for you all!
Love, Sherri, Paul, Paige and Connor