Thanks Lindsey Wheeler for my BABY LEGS!

We had such a great day today. Maya was hysterical laughing for an hour today. Rolled over all the way from her back to her belly! It was the CUTEST thing ever! Just adorable...

First Moments Meeting The Family!

I know u have seen our airport pics but here are a few more. I am trying to upload some more pics from today...

Reiunited and it feels SO good!

Tracie and Abel came over today...take a peek. They were kissing and touching each others face. It was the CUTEST thing. It is so good to be home...I CANNOT tell u.

First kiss (on the cheek of course!)

we are home!

Hi everyone. I just got to jump on the computer. I havent read any comments or anything yet but i want to say a few things. Maya is about to need a bottle but i have been thinking about 5 points from my trip...

1. All Gods Children is the most amazing agency. I would use them over and over. No bumps on the way, everything was planned out to the tee. The people there are amazing.

2. Almaz is an angel sent from God who untied us with our Hannie/Maya.

3. WE are so in love with this little girl. The emotions I feel for her and Ethiopia are too amazing to express now...it was very hard for us. Very amazing but very emotional.

4. The families we traveled with are the most amazing people i have ever met. They are just such amazing people that will be in my heart forever...

5. I am in love with the children there. Your babies, toddlers and kids are just amazing. They have such spirits...I have much to tell about each child so as the days go on i will send emails to each of you okay? I know some of u are traveling soon...Megan and DD and Jacqui...i cannot say enough about your kids....just no words. they are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I heard that 11 (ahhhhh) referrals went out when i was gone. Thats amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just love them all, u are all so beyond blessed to have these children as part of your life u are not going to believe it!!!!!!!!

and now without further adue...(how do u spell that) Here is my Maya Hannie...
this is not a pic from Ethiopia when we were with her but one i got before. I havent loaded anything on to the computer yet...

With Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Sammi and mommy and daddy

This is my sister, Sammi holding Maya!

The Beelers are doing great!

I got my Julie update this morning. They are really doing well. I am so proud of her. It is hard enough being a first time parent... but being a first time parent in AFRICA? w/o the comforts of home and your support... Again, I am so proud of Julie! She is doing great! AND SO is Josh. She said Josh is such a good Daddy!

She is loving Ethiopia and they are in awe of Maya.

They will be leaving tomorrow night (about 3 pm our time) for the plane ride.

Just wanted to share they are doing great!!! She'll share the details when she gets home I'm sure.

Tracie

MAYA IS HER MOMMY AND DADDY'S ARMS!

Woke up this morning to an e-mail from Julie! I was beyond excited to hear from her! I dreamed about it all night.

She said they are doing good. They were about to go to their embassy appointment. She said that when she got to Hannah's Hope, she put Maya in the sling and she fell asleep while she toured Hannah's Hope. Her and Josh are both in awe by little Maya's beauty.

She said she saw Jacqui's little boy and DeeDee's too :-) Megan she said she fell in love with your girls but didn't get a chance to meet your son just yet.

Pray for them as they continue their trip. Julie is a little concerned about having a bassinet seat on the way back... pray they get one. It makes for a much smoother trip. Also, she said Maya seems a little congested.

REJOICING WITH THE BEELERS,
Tracie

JULIE AND JOSH ARE IN ETHIOPIA

This is Tracie....I did not talk to Josh and Julie but I got an e-mail from Rosa who works at the Union hotel. I gave Julie a gift to give to Rosa and Rosa just e-mailed me to thank me for it... SO THAT MEANS THEY ARE THERE AT THE UNION HOTEL.

Right now it is midnight there (it's 5pm here). I am sure they are trying to get some sleep. I am so excited!!!!


Praise JESUS they are there and tomorrow morning will be meeting their precious daugther!