Saturday, April 9, 2011

Good Morning Vietnam...

Ok you knew I had to throw that title in at some point !

So we are finally here, and as dreadful as a 15hr flight plus all the others should have been, it really wasn't that bad!

Nathaniel was an absolute trooper.  We boarded the flight to HKong at 1:20am and he was still as happy as can be at 3:00am at which point I told him he had to go to sleep and seconds later he was snoring.  Mom and I bought neck cushions which have been wonderful...we actually all slept this trip rather than only Jon getting the shut eye!  Nathaniel only slept a few hours and has been on the go since!  Although it finally caught up to him on the drive to the hotel and he is snoring away...this will make for an interesting night tonight!  It is very extremely hot here!  It is 29oC + humidity...my hair is one big poof ball already!  When we get Fredrick it should be interesting because they have warned us not to put the air conditioning too low because he's not use to it...the hotel itself isn't even air conditioned, only in the rooms.  Oh and the driving is insane!  But since we've already done the Philippines, this is a piece of cake!  Mom and I aren't gasping as much or holding on for dear life as much!  And the mopeds...oh my the mopeds!  I've seen pictures, but until you actually see it...WOW!  I am using the hotel's computer since mom's plug convertor doesn't fit a 3-prong plug so I can't upload my photos and share yet...although I know you only want to see those of Fredrick! :-)

So we are here until tomorrow morning 9:00am and then we take yet another flight to Danang and then the big day is on Monday...Sunday night 9-10ish I presume, your time, we'll be meeting Fredrick.  It still amazes me that we are a) in VIETNAM and b) here to bring home our 2nd son!  We really thought we'd be waiting years before meeting our 2nd child and here it is 1 year later since we registered with our agency.  Blows my mind!  I never in a million years thought I would have travelled to the Philippines and now I'll be spending almost a month in Vietnam.  God is good :-))))

Thank you for all prayers.  I do not have a migraine at the moment and my ears were fine on the last flight!  I just happened to yawn really hard just as they started to get blocked and they popped and have been fine.  Mom says hers are still hurting though!  And thank you for all the messages.  I am passing them all on to mom.  Keep 'em coming! :-)

9 comments:

  1. Ahhhh, this is so exciting. I love the blog posts!! And yes we do want to see pictures of that little cutie! (and the poofy hair!:))

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  2. I AM HAPPY THAT YOU REACHED SAFELY AND THAT NATHANIEL WAS GOOD FOR YOU THE DAYS AHEAD WILL BE VERY INTRESTING I SEE THAT IT IS VERY HOT THERE WE HAVE NICE WEATHER HERE TOO I CAN JUST IMAGIN YOUR RIDE TO THE HOTEL CANT WAIT TO SEE PICTURES,HOW IS LOLLIE.DAPHNE
    L

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  3. Glad you all made it. Must be really exciting not only do you get a baby but to visit such an exciting place. Hope the "old lady's" ears have popped. What a birthday present! Thank God your room is air-conditioned. How's the food? Keep cool,just think of our winters! Love to you all
    Rosalind

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  4. Praise God for your lives. We love you and hope to see you back in Montreal. Take care and we weill be in prayer for your safety and that everything will go according to God's will. Twinkle :-)

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  5. I keep checking your blog!!! lol. We read your latest post just now. How exciting!!! And that's so great that the flights went well, especially for Nathaniel. Keep blogging and hurry with the pictures! We'll be thinking of you on Sunday night...

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  6. How exciting you all made it and soon you will have your second son i your arms! Can't wait to see pics of your first meeting :) Hopefully everything continues as smoothly and great as it has been going...I'll be checking :)

    Lorry-Ann

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  7. I have been watching the time tick by and wonder what and where you might be at that moment...as for Sunday...I'm sure I'll get goose bumps mid to later evening :) I hope the next trip goes well and this blog thing is nice we really feel involved ..hugs and kisses for you all from all of us xoxo

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  8. Thank the Lord for answered prayer for your safe arrival, and especially for you Jess and a migraine-free journey from T.O. So glad Nathaniel had such a great trip too!! You know our thoughts will be with you on Sunday night (our time) and yes, we look forward to the pics. of Fredrick AND all of you! What a wonderful adventure to be a part of, this blog is just great. Hope the extreme heat does not become too overwhelming as you travel. Keep safe, we love you all very much and look forward to reading your next blog. Ron & Sharon XOXO

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  9. Hey I'm glad you guys arrived safely, and got some sleep in there too(I'm like jonathan and can sleep standing up which can be annoying for those who have more difficulty). What has Nathaniel been talking about these last few days? i can only imagine his mind going 100 miles per hour with all the new surroundings haha. Mummy said he was so excited when you guys were leaving!T minus 12 hours!looking forward to the pics but most looking forward to the return!

    ps embrace the pouf.
    tita jenn

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