We've been home for a day and a half now. Brent, Kari, and Lillian are all battling various issues related to the travel -- Brent is congested, Kari has had an upset stomach, and all of us are still a little messed up by jet lag. Lillian is napping right now -- right on schedule -- so maybe tonight will be smoother for her. Last night was a rough one for her; rougher even than the first night home. Thankfully, Grandpa and Grandma are here to help welcome us home and get us settled.
Now for mini-miracle news: Thanks in no small part to the prayers of many of you, Lillian was a trooper on the flight from Hong Kong to Chicago. She was not overly comfortable, but we were seated three rows from the very back, so there was space to walk around and exercise, particularly in the back galley hall, where ladies were gathering to play cards to kill the time. I would never recommend a 14-hour flight for a 2-year-old, but when it's necessary, divine intervention is surely appreciated. Lillian did not enjoy it, but of all the kids on the plane, she was one of the best-behaved.
She did much better than Kari, who through either a bug, stress, turbulance, or a combination of two or more of those factors, lost her lunch (and breakfast and dinner) twice, including once as the plane taxied to the gate in Chicago (embarrassing -- but at least I made it to the lavaratory both times!).
Lillian was very cranky in O'Hare, but calmed by the sight of some other Asian faces on the flight, she slept soundly on the final short jump to Kansas City. Thank God -- very literally!
We were welcomed at the airport by Grandma and Grandpa, Uncle Adam and Aunt Victoria, and Aunt Megan, Uncle Rich, and cousin Lauren. We were home! (Pictures later....)
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WELCOME HOME, BRUFFETTS !!!
So glad to hear that the flight was a success for Lillian (we will be wanting to get a list of all that you did, in addition to the prayer)...but sorry to hear that it wasn't as smooth for Kari. I hope you can all get rested up and feeling better soon. Can't wait to see photos of all of you at home once you're up to posting again, and of course to meeting Lily in person one of these days!
-the Chelvans
Hey, you guys! Byron, Ian, and I just had an opportunity to thoroughly enjoy the entire blog site! Lillian is beautiful, and we can't wait to meet her. We just hope that Ian's enthusiasm doesn't cause her any type of shock. :) Byron and I smiled every time you mentioned a tantrum. :) Ian encounters one (or two, or three. . .) daily. :) What a blessing our little ones provide to us. God is so good! Thanks so much for opening your life up to us so that we can share in your joy and rejoice with you! Welcome home, Lilly. -- Brenda, Byron, and Ian (Darlington)
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