Tuesday, January 09, 2007

MOMMY & DADDY GET KISSES!!

Well our day started out to be very disappointing at the Embassy, we waited for several hours and then they told us to come back tomorrow. Yes, this is the US Embassy here in Korea. The good news is they said all of our paperwork looked great, we just have to go back tomorrow for the family interview. So another early day tomorrow but hopefully we will leave there with good news. As for Maiah, she had a great day. She was very well behaved at the Embassy considering we waited for over 3 hours. She decided she wanted to use a public restroom and she actually wanted Mommy to take her....woohoo!! Yes, this is a huge deal. Back at the hotel, she was loving her Mommy and Daddy. She volunteered a few kisses today which just melted Derek and I both. She has been asking me for things all day and has been consistently asking me to help with potty time, eating, and getting her dressed. If you give her a choice, Kayltin wins the vote by far:) Thats what big sisters are for. You can tell she is settling in and feeling more comfortable with us and the streets of the big world. Crowds are not really bothering her anymore. Looks like Friday will be the day we come home as we won't get our paperwork back until Thursday morning now. On another note, can you all please be praying for my Dad this week. He had several procedures done yesterday and will meet with the Urology Oncologist on Thursday. I really wanted to be home for this appt but God has me here and I know God will take care of him. Please keep him in your prayers as we are believing for Gods provision and healing. Well off to the city streets of Seoul for some shopping. Its like shopping the streets of NYC, making deals and talking down the high prices. Any Korean requests?? Chopsticks are really cheap:) We love you and will update you post Embassy visit......Good Night from us, Good Morning to you!! Stacy

9 comments:

Aimee Patrick said...

HI guys ! I have been praying on & off for the embassy trip & will continue to pray---I just know that the family interview will have everyone rolling & laughing there, as you 5 are all Jesus crazy & things will be just fine!

Friday will come soon enough & you will on your way home !!

Dad's things went well yesterday & God's provision will be his on Thursday! I promised that I would be there & I know it's not the same as if you were there by any means....but he knows your heart & that you can't be half way around the world picking up his granddaughter & being there too... Bet we can both bet where his choice would be!! Maiah is already healing from there....remember that....Even her own mommy & daddy's heart with her kisses.......After a long time coming, I can't imagine what you are both feeling inside & how awesome it feels...Give her loves from her auntie & uncle too!

I love you!

~AIM~
Bryan, Logan & Hannah

XOXO to kate & nate...Not to D though----he might get mushy again on me...

Madeleine Vrona said...

I just heard my new granddaughter say "I love you Memere"!!!! Now that is the way to start a day! Then she said Grampy for the first time! She also saw me on the Web Cam and I guess I didn't scare her to badly (I had just gottten out of bed) because she and Kaytlin were talking English and every word Kaytlin said Maiah repeated. I think I will just float through the day now! :)

I will be praying for great favor for you at the Embassy tomorrow, which is our tonight, so that things move along very quickly.

We love you all,
Memere Mad & Grampy xoxoxoxoxoxox

gomoke family said...

These updates are sooooo exciting. Listening to the stories of Maiah becoming a true "Petrin" is great! I know the family interview will be fantastic, I mean look what they have to work with! The Lord woke me up several times in the night to pray for your visit to the Embassy, but I know He has gone before you and that the delay was just one final ploy of the enemy to frustrate you---way to go not falling for it! You have come to far to let such a little thing get you down. Can't believe Friday is just around the corner and you guys will be home. I'm glad to know Maiah is doing so well with crowds because she might get mobbed with hugs when she gets home! We know we have to give her time to get use to everyone so just keep us posted on a party time:) Keeping you lifted up in prayer!

The Gomoke's

PS-Did I mention I wear a size 6 shoe?
(Just joking!)

Crazy Janie said...

Oh, those precious first kisses!!! I know you will treasure them forever. We continue to pray for you and will pray for your dad also.

Can you find some bubbles for the long plane ride home? Very entertaining for little girls! (And maybe parents too if you're really bored :-)

Hurry home!
~ Janie & the other crazy Crouches

Angie said...

Hi friends :) God is so proud of you! He is smiling at the Petrin 5!!!!!!!!!!! Jeremy and I having been smiling too and so very inspired by each of you...

Love,
Angie & Jeremy

AMY B said...

HI PETRIN 5
SO HAPPY TO SEE THAT MAIAH IS STARTING TO COME AROUND!!!!CAN'T IMAGINE THAT SHE WOULDN'T JUST LOVE YOU GUYS.....SORRY TO HEAR THAT THINGS DIDN'T GO SO WELL AT THE EMBASSY...JUST ANOTHER CURVE IN THE ROAD!!! THINK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF THINGS STAC, MORE TIME TO SHOP...WE ALL KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVE TO SHOP (WISH I COULD BE THERE WITH YOU, WE COULD SHOP TOGETHER!!!)... I HAVE BEEN SAYING PRAYERS FOR YOUR DAD. THINGS WILL ALL WORK OUT, I JUST KNOW IT....CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR THAT YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY HOME!!!! I AM GOING TO BE SO MUCH HAPPIER WHEN I KNOW YOU ARE ALL IN THE GOOD OLD USA!!!! LOVE YOU GUYS

PS.... I LOVE THE PICTURES OF KAYTLIN WITH MAIAH...GOD I HAVE THE CUTEST GODCHILD EVER!!!!!!

J&PQ said...

Good morning Petrins-V.

Some claim that "a picture is worth a thousand words", yet others suggest that "a picture expresses ten thousand words". Well, we are going to better that! Based on your latest photos and the info from your notes; we state that your pictures express millions of words. Starting with the genuine and visible signs that this beautiful innocent child has fallen in love with all four of you. You are now firmly intregrated in her heart.

Glad to see that the FIVE of you are happy, well, and having fun.
Your home-coming is awaiting.

Love,
J&P

Anonymous said...

Im really glad to hear that her heart is starting to come around. Just imagine how this will be once she is able to have a routine. Thanks again for taking time out of your days to share with us your journey! Our prayers are with you.

Your Brother & Sister in Christ,
Chris & Lauren

Unknown said...

I'm so happy to hear all the progress your making with Maiah. We love the photos, and can't wait to come visit in a couple of weeks.

AMY B, you may have some competition with the cutest godchild ever...right Nate. :)


Lots of Love
Sherry