We returned from Africa last night - so happy to be home and re-united with our Gabe, Ela, Hudson, and Mia. We were absolutely exhausted after traveling for nearly 22 hours. I (Mike) travel on regular basis, but still found myself feeling the exhausting effects of very little sleep and a very long journey. In fact, on the final leg of our trip from Germany to Chicago - I could not escape the dreaded "head bob" ... you know, that awful thing that happens when you are sitting perfectly upright, but your head continues to sway uncontrollably as you drift to sleep. I kept laughing as I would wake up only to find my head and neck hanging at 45 degree angles in unusual places. On one occasion, I had drifted to sleep and swayed uncontrollably... I then woke up almost face to face with the man sitting in the seat next to me ... both of us tried awkwardly to pretend like nothing had happened! I've attached some pictures of our travel worn faces for your amusement!
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| Sasha, Mike, Cara ... trying to sleep during our 5 hour layover in Frankfurt, Germany |
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| Sasha and Cara trying desperately to find a comfortable spot to sleep on the crowded place ... unfortunately, Sasha never really slept on the long plane rides! |
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| Cara, on the other hand ... slept almost the entire 22 hours! |
We awoke this morning, feeling refreshed and grateful for our amazing journey to Africa. We worshiped at church with renewed fervor and reverence this morning. We are praying that we will return quickly to Africa to bring our Joseph home for good. More posts to come ... for now ... Soli Deo Gloria!
we are so thankful that you blogged! It's a beautiful encouragement!
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praying joseph HOME!
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing with us your entire experience, it's much appreciated! It was sooo neat to feel like we were there along with you, to hear so much of an inside scoop on how this process has gone for you guys, and to know that you are safely back home. We look forward to hearing of the next trip when you bring Joseph back home with you!! Praying for you all as you continue along this journey. To God be the glory! :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome home! We will continue to pray that you all transition well to "normal" life. Especially for you Sasha, as you are probably tired and have to jump back into life with the kids. When does Joseph have to leave Gabe and head to the transitional place you mentioned. I imagine that will be hard as he leaves everything he knows. We will pray for him and that the transition into your lives will be smooth and that he attaches well.
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