Two years ago yesterday was the day that I went to bed thinking that we were never going to get our kids out of Haiti, despite finding a plane and in spite of the good readers of this blog raising $10,000 for jet fuel in a day.
A DAY, PEOPLE!
You're part of the miracle.
Two years ago yesterday was the day the Haitian Prime Minister had disappeared and we just couldn't get the signature we needed for our babies to be on that plane and our plane HAD to depart. Haiti's airport wasn't allowing layovers.
Two years ago today was the day I woke up to find that God keeps His promises and that He never, ever cheats anyone and that I should never waste a second doubting. Never.
Two years ago today was the day that this blog received tens of thousands of hits as you all tried to "will" that miracle to happen by hitting F5 and refreshing the page.
Two years ago today was the day that Nate finally got on that plane and finally made it to America.
Two years ago today was the day that Chareyl, exhausted more than any woman should be, had to get on that plane and leave behind the last few children, who did all finally make it home within a few weeks. Chareyl will always be who I want to be when I grown up.
All of that was on my mind this morning as I dressed my son for Church. I asked him if he thought the hotel we'll stay at (in a few weeks when we go to California) will have a pool. My sweet boy, remembering I don't know how to swim, put his hand on my arm and said, "Mama, just do what I do. We have to go under the water, but you just watch my eyes and do what I show you. And if you get scared, it's OK. You can just climb out of the pool and I'll be there."
('Cause you know... his round of summer swimming lessons make him Michael Phelps.)
He's comforting me.
He's teaching me.
He's blessing me... daily.
My life hasn't been the same, thank the Good Lord, since that day two years ago, when my son finally made it through the Haitian paperwork and landed in Miami.
And I'm grateful every day for the blessing of being a Mama to this sweet little man who is fascinated with animals and concerned about others and wants to know if every character in every book we read has a family like him.
Thank you for your prayers and helping to make that miracle happen.
I thought you'd want to know you've changed lives. And we're still grateful.
photo Mike Terry/Deseret News
photo Mike Terry/Deseret News
4 comments:
Great post Lori. Hope your family is doing good.
*Goosebumps & happy tears*
Two years...a second and eternity. Nate, you changed this momma too. Lori, thank you for sharing such an amazing and sacred event. Hugs! to ALL of you!
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