• Adoption Trip #10 - Dear Mason #4

    August 5, 2007

    Dear Mason,

    So, today is the third full day we have known you. It still doesn’t seem real. When I look at you I can’t believe you are with us and we are here and that we don’t have to give you back. So many of the other families are down here to visit their children. Then they have to leave and wait till the adoption is done to be able to bring them home. I am not sure I would be able do that. From what I hear, its quite a hard thing to do!

    Mason Carlos Hiestand Anyways, today we had a fun day. Though, most of it was just sitting around with a few other parents and their children since it rained outside. But, you’ve been laughing and smiling all day so we don’t really care where we are.

    You have developed a bit of a fever again tonight. In fact, when we tried to give your your medicine you decided you didn’t really want it. But, of course, that was after you already swallowed it! So, of course, you heaved it all over yourself. I’ll be honest, it was totally gross. Don’t worry, your did it on your mommy’s side of the bed. Thanks for taking care of me!

    Well, tomorrow we have to be up at 5:00am in order to get some breakfast and then get to the United States Embassy by 7:15am. We’re getting a ride from our lawyer and they will help us. Basically, we are applying for a Visa so that we can bring you home. From what we hear, it shouldn’t be that bad. We have great people working with us so they will take care of everything. Its still a little nerve wracking because after all this time this is the last big hurdle we have to face. After that, we can pick up the visa on Tuesday and then on Wednesday morning we’ll head home!

    Tomorrow, after the embassy appointment we are going to take a tour of a town called Antigua. Its supposed to be a beautiful place. We’re hoping that you feel okay so we can do it. If not, maybe we can do it on Tuesday.

    Okay, well, I need to get to bed. Its going to be an early day tomorrow!

    Your Daddy,

    Todd

  • Comments on this Post:

    Comment by: Great Aunt Becca


    1

    Dear Mason,

    I have been reading all the notes people have written to you. When my kids were little and growing up, I wrote in a journal for each of them, so I hope all these little comments will be very meaningful to you later in life as you strive to secure your place in the world. You will discover that you are truly blessed to be with your new Mommy, Daddy, and brother Cole.

    Just so you know how I fit into all of this–I am your Grammie’s little sister–not really all that little! My daughters Nicole, Adrienne, and I are so excited about meeting you. We hope that you all have a relaxing plane ride back to the United States and to your new home outside Philadelphia. I wish I could be there to see Cole’s expression on his face as he greets his new brother. I know your parents will have many more pictures to how all of us of this wonderful reunion. Bless you as you begin one of life’s newest adventures–you will be an awesome addition to our extended family. I love all of you! My eyes well up when I think just how ecstatic your family must be. Love, Great Aunt Becca–you can leave off the “great” when you begin to call me Aunt Becca =:) It’s just a mouthful!

    08/7/07 2:21 PM

    Comment by: Nikki


    2

    Dear Mason,

    Hi! I’m your Mommy’s cousin Nikki and I can’t wait to meet you! I don’t get to see your Mommy, Daddy, and Cole very often, but they are still an important part of my life!

    Mommy, Daddy, and your BIG brother Cole have been waiting very patiently for you! They are very excited and Cole is going to make an awesome older brother!

    I’m happy you are part of our family and I hope to see you soon!

    Love, Nikki

    08/8/07 3:00 PM

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