Saturday, February 13, 2010

Hello from Almaty~

Hi All! This is the only chance we have had to email.  We are staying in an apartment instead of the Kazzhol but have no internet access and no internet cafe nearby.  We are all done here with everything, and ready to board the plane tonight for the looooonnnnggg trip home.  We have not really done anything here but walk and hang out playing games with the kids at the apartment.  Things are going super with the girls though, no real issues art all and I will write a longer email when home as I have everyone waiting for me right now and don't want to take too long.

We will still arrive on Feb 14th at 6:30ish in Montrose unless we get sidetracked or delayed en route.

Wish I could write more but need to run!!!

Thanks to all and will report in detail later.  Prayers for us for an uneventful trip home would be appreciated!

20 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wishing you all a speedy, safe, happy, and easy trip home.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY HOMECOMING!!!!

love and prayers,

Peggy & family in Virginia

Anonymous said...

Hurrah! The band is tuned up. The mayor has prepared a speech, including "Welcome Home" in Russian, the banner is hung across Main Street for the parade, it will be like a Super Bowl victor's homecoming. Or not.
But there will be a loyal contingent from Hillcrest UCC to give you a warm welcome with no less fervor than if you were the Saints coming marching home in victory.
Safe and speedy return. We wait in anticipation.
Love,
Lael

Kelly and Sne said...

Safe travels!

Lenore said...

"Ready to board the plane for the long trip home".....those are the SWEETEST words I've read here in a LOOONNNGG time!! The safest of travels to the LaJoy Seven and you will be welcomed home with waiting and open arms!! Can't wait to see you all!!

LOTS of love,
The Ryans

Anonymous said...

Lael, you crack me up!
A blessed, peaceful homecoming to all the LaJoys.
Teresa F.

Hilary Marquis said...

Have a wonderful, boring, uneventful, delay-free flight! Happy Valentine's Day to all 7 of you :)

Trisha said...

Congratulations!!

Lisa in CO, USA said...

It won't be long now! The girls are going to love Colorado!

Antares Foundation - Laura Rosier said...

WOOHOO! I know you are so happy!
Welcome Home LaJoy's!!!
Love,
Laura

Anonymous said...

Joy, joy, joy...to the LaJoys! Here's to a safe journey home as a new family!

Anonymous said...

I so wish you were landing in Denver, I would come to the airport to greet you!!!
I am SO SO SO SO glad you are heading home. I can't believe you have been there 2 1/2 months!

Can't wait to see you all sometime, remember you are welcome in our home..we have lots of room

Camping this summer?\

Tami and Tabi

Na'ama said...

I'm so glad things are going well!
Have a safe, wonderful flight and (la)joyful arrival home =D

Bill and Cathe: said...

Happy Valentine's Day!

What a fitting day to come home: May the Love of the Day forever warm your family!

Warmest regards,
Bill, Cathe David and Kate

Carol said...

Safe travels and Happy Valentines Day!

Unknown said...

I can't believe you are on your way home. What a super Valentine's Day gift. To be back home with the two newest U.S. citizens.Prayers for Safe travels.

Anonymous said...

In church this morning I had the joy of asking for prayers of Thanksgiving and praise for your homecoming. Our church has been praying for the girls for 2 1/2 years.

Much love,

Peggy in Virginia

Lori said...

Prayers for your safe trip and SOOOO excited your daughters will get to have their first day in America be one all about LOVE!!!

Hooray and welcome home, Team LaJoy!!!

HW Adoption said...

Cindy,

I have been cyber stalking your blog for many days now and I cannot believe you are probably over the US now (let's say Ohio! Or wait - a short layover in Denver??) and will be home in a few short hours. Arrgg - I cannot wait for the update, and I cannot imagine what you, your big family, and your friends are going through.

So many hugs! Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your story.

Bridget

kvining said...

Happy Valentines day!!!
You may be arriving home as I am writing this, I hope.
Can't wait to hear from you and welcome the girls to their new home.
I know you are tired!!! take some time for yourself, we can all wait to hear from you.
Congrats everyone.
Karen

Alain from Paris said...

This is simply great!
Glad you made it safely back home.
I wouldn't say it's time to relax (how could you with 5 kids), but there's no other place like home, so enjoy!