Wednesday, September 10, 2008

We leave in 57 hours!

It's hard to believe that our travel date is almost here! Our dear friend, Cynthia, pointed out this evening how many hours remain before we get on that big jet plane. Thanks, Cynth! So we're definitely in the final countdown. Luckily there's not too much left to pack. Mom arrived today to get in a couple of days of run through of Benjamin's and Katie's schedules. Teresa arrives on Friday with Doug and Rebekah in tow. We're going to miss Benjamin and Katie terribly, but are not worried at all about them while we're gone. They are in terrific hands! Please do pray that they will miss us far less than we miss them. Emma is full of excitement for the trip and counting down the days. We feel so blessed to be able to take her on this trip.

Please continue to pray for Claire's safety and especially for an easy transition for her. We can't wait to receive her!

8 comments:

Mitzi said...

I am so excited for you beautiful family. God is so good and you are a family true to his word. I pray for a safe and quick trip. Claire is a very lucky little girl to come into a family with such love and what great big sisters and a brother she will have. God bless you all. Mitzi

Donna said...

It seems like just yesterday that you started talking about another baby! Here it is God had planned out baby claire just for your family. We will be praying continually for Claire to just fit in like she has always been with you and for everything to go smoothly! Much Love, Donna

Anita Leader said...

Byron & Kirsten - You both have been blest with open hearts and generous spirits and we are so delighted to watch your beautiful family grow. We feel privileged to be "Great-Aunt Newt & Great Uncle John" to Benjamin, Emma, Katie and now little Claire. We wish you safe travels and look forward to meeting Claire - perhaps even in a cottage by the sea! Much love, -Anita & John

Cynthia Jines said...

Yeah! Praise the Lord! We are so excited for you and are praying for you every step of the way! We love you all and already love Claire so much! We'll help take good care of Katie and Benjamin!
Cynth & Tracey

Winnie said...

I am so excited for your family. God is so good. I know that He has gone before you and blessed this trip. I am excited to follow you on this journey! Blessings! Winnie

ron smith said...

unc ron, aut nancy....what a baby angel, gods true gift, she is a beautiful baby, with wonderful parents and great a great brother and sisters. we love her already we will ,be at the airport with mim.....for emma, you have done a great job as big sister..claire is so very lucky to have you................love and god speed home to all of us..YEA.

teresa biles said...

Hey, Rebekah here. Man, it was REALLY hard to get this comment posted. We had to get a password, a username, yada, yada, yada, ugghh! Anyway, we miss you a lot. We miss Emma, but it is a little bit of a relief to only be pulled in one direction, just think about when Katie and Claire will be old enough to pull me in their directions! We still miss Emma a lot. We can't wait for Claire to get here. We are anxious to see the family of six altogether for the first time. On my birthday, yay! Dad and I have been praying for you. We love you, and we miss you!
Rebekah
P.S. Your guide is named Rebecca? Coincidence, isn't it?

ron smith said...

ant nancy, lets watch that ryan kid!! my concern here is miss emma's were dancing. that picture is the cuteist i've ever seen, it deserves a full page in the scrapbook. emma you are a beauty and claire and katie too. hurry home, be safe, we love you all.