Friday, March 21, 2008

SURPRISE!

Change in plans today. We were able to go to the orphanage and play with Jakob for a while. We were not able to take him with us, because we are still going to Alaba tomorrow and Sunday. We will return from Alaba on Sunday night and will be back at the orphanage on Monday. It was hard to leave him, but he is in good care.
He has some congestion but is in good health.
 
He is 6.7kg and quite long. We had a fun day.
 
We are leaving at 6:00 AM to go to Alaba tomorrow so this will be the last post until Sunday night or Monday.
Everyone is doing well. Had some time for a nap today, so we could catch up on lack of sleep last night.
 
Thanks for all your prayers and support.
Enjoy the pictures.
 
Love,
Rick & Mandi

16 comments:

Kim said...

How Awesome!!! You all look so happy and it looks like it went great! So happy that you were able to hold him and play with him and just see for yourself that he is doing well! He is beautiful!

Love to all of you,

Kim

Karen said...

What a great surprise!!! Looking forward to hearing about your trip to Alaba, and seeing more pictures of you and your little one together!!!

Anonymous said...

How beautiful to see you as a family!

Have a blessed trip!

Anonymous said...

Hey Rick and Mandi this is Abe and Analy just wanted to say Jakob is so adorable and you guys look so happy and we are just so happy for you!! I cant wait for you all to get back so have fun, god bless and we are praying for you all to return safetly and that all goes perfect!! Take care

Abe and Analy

Jessica Perberg said...

Oh, he is so adorable!! That's so awesome you got to meet him..have a great trip! Can't wait to see more pics of him!

DocCam said...

Now I have tears! What a wonderful, beautiful family. We all have someone new to be thankful for this Easter.
Lots of love,
CAmille

Unknown said...

Tears are flowing - He is so precious. The first hug must have been awesome. What an expected change in your day and what a blessing - God is in control.
XOXO
Heart

Anonymous said...

What a handsome little boy! Both of you look very happy and you show your love very well. It sounds like things are going well for you as a family. Can't wait to hear more details. We are so happy for you. We will pray for safe travels while you are their and back home.

Lori

Julie said...

How precious!!!!
So excited for you guys... have been praying for you all week and happy to know that you had safe travels and were able to hold Jakob today!

Julie

Abbie said...

What a beautiful baby and what an awesome surprise!!!!! Can't wait to meet him in person:)

Unknown said...

MORE PICTURES!!! Jakob looks great in your arms Mandi. Congratulations. MORE PICTURES!!!

Unknown said...

What a blessing! We have been thinking of you guys alot.You guys look great! Congratulations! Hope all goes well and you guys have a safe return. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jamie & Kim

oh! Rick I had to plow this morning.
see ya when your back :)

stacey and sarah said...

Yeah!!! what a beautiful little guy! All of the kids are so excited to meet Jakob. We can't wait to hear more. We miss you all very much.
Loads of love,
Sarah, stacey and kids

Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! YOUR SON IS A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO YOUR FAMILY!!HOPING YOU ALL HAVE A SAFE TRIP BACK --YOU KNOW US NANAS AND PAPAS HAVE A JOB TO DO--- LOVE,SPOIL AND SAY YES YES YES!!! ENJOY PARENTING WE KNOW YOU WILL BE WONDERFUL PARENTS! JERRY & MARCIA HOEKSEMA

Anonymous said...

Congrats Rick and Mandi....how Awesome!! He's adorable!! Rick, Its good to see you survived the plane ride. Hope all goes well and you get home safely. FYI, your missing out on 6 inches of snow!!
Bruce, Amy, and kids

Unknown said...

WOW! SO exciting. you two look like naturals and jakob is adorable. you are truly blessed. lots of love, liz, corb, landon and sydney