Monday, December 17, 2007

We made it!




I am finally able to make a post. Sorry for the delay. We have had a rough weekend - very little sleep and lots of running around. One of our suitcases did not make it. We have been here 4 days and it is still in DC. Not too happy about that. Scott and I have been wearing a set of clothes and washing out the ones from the day before. (Thanks Steph for telling me about the Tide packets.) Thankfully we packed some in our carry on bags. Hope's bag made it fine!

The pictures are of Hope and Baba (Daddy) and Hope's first big smile.

Please pray for me, I have been pretty sick with a cold and all of the meds are in the bag in DC. We have had a lot of help from the families we are traveling with.

We picked up Hope today! Scott is in our room with her while I borrow a computer to blog. We are adjusting so pray that she will bond with us and we will bond with her. I'll try to write more later. Time for sleep.

5 comments:

Allen Face said...

As you know, amongst American Germans, Irish, and Italians there are myriad stories about their ancestors "coming to America". While your trek to get Hope was always (and still is) going to be difficult, it will forever be etched in the Setzer family lore. Remember, you are on a great and wonderful adventure. Enjoy every challenging (and rewarding) moment of it!

- Allen Face

britt3 said...

Hope is so Precious!! We were very excited to see her picture with Daddy! We are very happy for you three!! She is beautiful!!

Love to all,

Chris,Steph,Caleb

Baysden said...

Hope,

I can't wait to be your friend and have fun with you!

Love, Maddie

Rachel said...

Congratulations Setzer family. Hope is so precious. Can't wait to see all of you. We have been praying for you all. Take care and Crystal hope you are feeling better.

God Bless you all,
Rachel and John

Unknown said...

Scott,Crystal, and Hope, We are so excited for you, I can hardly stand it. We will be so glad to meet Hope and to see her blossom under your care. God is so good! We are praying for you all. Merry Christmas! Ercele & Frank

Hope Xiaoxue

Hope Xiaoxue

My Favorite Picture of Hope & Daddy

My Favorite Picture of Hope & Daddy

The New Family

The New Family
Our Christmas Gift

Crystal & Scott

Crystal & Scott
Hope's Forever Family

Gotcha Day

Gotcha Day

I am on my way!

I am on my way!

Hallelujah! I finally walked!

Hallelujah!  I finally walked!