Almost...!!!

21 februari 2017 - Pasig, Filipijnen

So yea, the plane didn't crash. We arrived in Manila safe and sound. I just didn't post anything yet since we arrived. Pretty overwhelming place here. It does remind me a lot of Taipei from some time ago, but still, lots to see, learn and enjoy!

Yesterday we had a quiet day with some swimming and shopping. And today we met some old and new friends! Fun! See the pictures. 

Tonight we were all quite tired and most of all, anxious!! We can't wait to see Jhay tomorrow for the very first time!! Should be around 2 pm!! Questions in our head are...Will he understand who we are? Will he like all of us or just one of us? What has his life been like in the orphanage? We love him now already, even before we've even met him, so for us, it doesn't matter how he reacts and where he has lived. As long as we are finally together, knowing it will be forever, we will be happy. (Sounds corny, but I do mean it, surprisingly...)

If you ever wonder what it feels like to almost adopt a new child, I can explain it like this, for those of you who are married. It's as if tomorrow is your wedding day! A lot planned and ready for this big day, ready to start a new chapter with someone you love. A bit anxious, but most of all, very excited!! 

Ok gotta get some sleep.
Bye now!
Ps. I don't know if we'll have wifi the next few days at the orphanage and if I'll have the energy to post anything soon, but I will try to let you know how things go tomorrow. I know there are many grandparents, uncles and aunties and many other "uncles" and "aunties" that want to know...

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8 Reacties

  1. Gea Mammie:
    21 februari 2017
    Daar zit ik echt even met tissues lieve Essie!! Ik voel zo met je mee....
    Morgen zul je hem voor het eerst zien, jullie zoon! Love you ❤
  2. A.M. Vis:
    21 februari 2017
    Spannend hoor!!!!
  3. Angelique,Martijn en Ken Peeters:
    21 februari 2017
    Spannend de eerste ontmoeting met jullie zoon en broertje.
    Geniet er van.
    Weet zeker dat hij goed voorbereid is op jullie komst.
    Tot snel.
    Groetjes
  4. Annemieke:
    21 februari 2017
    Wat fijn dat we zo met jullie mogen meegenieten. In gedachten bij jullie. Love You. ❤
  5. Joos of Sien ;-):
    21 februari 2017
    Have great days the next days. En natuurlijk wachten wij (on)geduldig af tot jullie zover zijn om het met ons te delen. Love you all.
  6. Tante Hannah:
    21 februari 2017
    Praying for all 4 of you. My heart and thoughts are continuously in Manilla. Such an amazing happening!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
  7. Francisca:
    21 februari 2017
    Kan me zo goed voorstellen dat je zo excited bent, eindelijk is het dan zover morgen, wordt vast een emotionele dag voor jullie allevier. We denken veel aan jullie en bidden voor een hele bijzondere tijd samen!
  8. Francina:
    21 februari 2017
    Bekende plaatjes! Zo te zien zitten jullie in Malayan! Geniet van morgen! Zo heerlijk!!!