Wednesday, February 25, 2009

We're coming home!

It's Thursday morning here and the day finally arrived! My final post from Russia, on this long journey to complete our family. That being so, the post is special, and therefore, a bit different.



First of all, you MUST put your speakers on so you can hear the song - it's part of the post. Once you can hear the words, you can scroll down...slowly...



















































































Don't give up now!





























Little further













































































Keep Going

























































































You're close now



























































Just about there

























There! Now you have just a tiny glimpse into what the journey has been like; slow going, lots of waiting, often travelling on blind faith alone, but ultimately, reaching our destination:













"We'll see you soon!"







To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
a time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
a time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
a time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboreth?
I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it.
He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.


Ecclesiastes 3 1-11

15 comments:

  1. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!


    LOVE the verse you used. =)

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  2. Um... I should follow directions better. Just reread and listened with the song... Makes the post even better!!!

    Sooooo happy for you all...

    I'm crying again-this is becoming a habit, although a good habit.

    Welcome home-almost!

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  3. Judy and Mike,
    One of the longest adventure in your life is coming to its end. But we all know that it's just the step to far more exciting which lie ahead! Good luck!
    Irina and family

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  4. How wonderful, didn't know what to expect but couldn't help but have a very big smile come over my face when i got down to the picture.... what a fitting song too.... AMAZING..... I can't wait... in less than 24 hours you will all be here... the house has been far too quiet for far too long.....

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  5. Judy, Mike, Skip and Harry,

    Thank you for allowing me to share in your journey! Your perseverence amazes me and you have been such an encouragement. I cannot wait until all the waiting families can experience the joy you are feeling today. May God bless you richly as He already has!

    Blessings, Jane

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  6. LOVE the song. LOVE the picture of your boys!!! I am so happy for you all, I can't even put it into words. This is truly a miracle!!!!!

    I can't to hear that you are on American soil!

    Big hugs to all of you!

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  7. Awesome post! Love the photo and the song. Welcome HOME! May God continue to bless all of you. Got to go now. Need a tissue for the tears...

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  8. YOu have got to stop making me cry! Water works to Niel Diamons - are you kidding? What is wrong with me?!

    Anyway, by now, you should be on U.S. soil...are over U.S. airspace...or at least very very close!

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  9. Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are so happy for your family!!!

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  10. Wahoooooooooooooooooooo! Sing it, Neil! Can't wait to welcome you to America in just a few short hours. Talk about a long-awaited homecoming...

    Love,
    the Groffs :-)

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  11. A=another
    M=memory
    E=everyone
    R=remembers
    I=in
    C=caring
    A=about
    the journey of the Holmes family. Have a safe flight and god bless you all.

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  12. OK It is now Friday morning. WELCOME HOME HOLMES FAMILY! I hope the trip went well. How was that iced mocha latte swirl??? Take time to rest and relax, we'll see you Sunday hopefully...

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  13. Waiting (impatiently) to hear about your trip home -- we are honored to be a part of your experience here and look forward to being part of your life from now on... Brian, Debbie, Nathan Genya (and JJ too!)

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  14. It was so great to see you guys in AMERICA!!!!!! We enjoyed every minute of our visit with y'all in Atlanta. We can't wait until you are back in Atlanta again! Come anytime!

    What a perfect song!!

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We'd love to hear your thoughts as we complete our journey to bring Harry home!