Words can't begin to explain this day. We started with visiting Maiah this morning and it went real well. We played tea party and had such breakthrough. After some coaxing and joking from me (Derek), she began to laugh and play games like honking my nose. She then quickly took to the children. Loving on Nathan, sitting on him and then kissing him; then began the emotional outbursts. She began kissing all of us on the cheek and Stacy could not have beamed anymore. I have only seen that look on her face twice before, both being the birth of our children.
We all ate lunch together, than things became a little tricky. They explained to her in Mongolian that she was going to come to the Hotel with us, only to visit. She immediately shut down and became emotionally distraught and began to ignore us. She was drained and put herself down for a nap. When she awoke I sat at her side, she saw me and ran straight for a corner of the room and did not move for anyone. A decision was made to just get her ready to leave all She began to scream more and more with every piece of clothing that was put on her body. With Nathan and Kaytlin on the brink of tears from the screaming and Stacy beside herself, I was left to grab and go. I took her in my arms and just went out the door to the courtyard. She continued to scream, kick me and scratch and grab my face. We all quickly got in the car and drove to the hotel. The screaming continued the entire way, I mean the entire way. To make matters worse she continuously screamed MAMA, a term used for all the Mongolian caregivers. Stacy did not even blink, she continuously ensured her that she, MAMA, was here. We arrived at the hotel, Maiah still screaming, and went to the room. Exhausted from her outburst, she had cried herself into submission, then came the God given breakthrough. We went shopping, she stayed in all of our arms quiet and peaceful. Then we returned to the room, and it happened. We changed her clothes, put slippers on her and gave her a magic potion, COCA-COLA!! All of this was news to me as I had run out to get pizza and I come home to the kids on the couch watching TV. As I write this now, she is in the bath with her sister and is now with us for good. We all agreed this was the right time and she would stay with us and not return to the orphanage, Praise God!! I have added many of these photos to the picture link of the blog. All of your comments, prayers, and loss of sleep Aimee, Amy and Memere Mad are so appreciated. Until next time We love you guys! The Petrin 5!!
19 comments:
I am soooooo happy for all of you. She looks like she fits in perfectly with her siblings. I understand how it feels to have love for someone who is not really yours. Lyrik and I can't wait to meet his new cousin. I may be on the road to adoption also and will look to you for support and ideas. More importantly though, I am so pleased that all is turning out well for your "birth day" it has been a long time coming. I know He will make sure all goes well and we have all 5 of the Petrins home safe and sound. God bless. Keep smiling times may get tough but as a family you will overcome all issues.
Love always,
Kim
I can't express what our household is feeling right now....GOD IS BIGGEST!!!!!!!!!!!!
I called Meme & Pepe & told them....They will get online soon too!
Love you guys....Give my niece a hug & kiss from me Kate !!! You PROMISED...
Love
Auntie Aimee, Uncle Bryan, Logan & Hannah
That is awesome. We can't wait for you all to come home.
Chris & Lauren
Is this just the most awesome day! What a great modern day lesson of how God keeps all His promises whether he made them thousands of years ago or yesterday! I love all of you with all my heart. This has been as exciting as waiting for Nate & Kate's natural births! I just keep crying with joy.
Love,
Memere Mad xoxoxoxoxoxoxox
This is such an amazing time for our family. I am so happy that you finally have Maiah in your arms.
She is so beautiful.
Jeff and I are so happy for all of you. We'll continue to pray for a smooth transition.
Lots of Love,
"Proud new Aunty and Uncle"
good morning petrins
i have been keeping up with the latest from you guys & have had some trouble "getting on" so i have not been able to comment (you know how that distressed me hahaha) but here i am...she is beautiful & this entire story is amazing...our Father is SOOOO COOL!!! i know His hand is upon all of you & that this is just the beginning of many tea parties & hugs & kisses & bath time w/big sis & yes even more times of crying because that's a normal part of life too...but tears of joy because you are laughing so hard at something she has said or done or just from the pure delight you have at finally having her in your arms. woohoo! can't wait to have all of you home to look into that sweet face & kiss those chubby cheeks (maiah's cheeks derek not yours...hahaha) savor your time alone with just your family..pretty soon "we" will all be hounding you with "when can we come see maiah?"
we miss you, love you & will con't to pray the peace that surpasses all understanding will be maiah's portion.
Derek,Stacy,Nathan,Katlin and dearest Maiah Petrin we are so happy and thankful that GOD's LOVE and protection has surrounded you during your trials and now your triumps. Now take a deep breath and bask in his glory which now is yours. We pray for your safe return to the states and look forward to meeting the daughter that has always been yours in the book of life:)Love and lots of hugs from Paul,Dana, Lauren andJordan Nicholas
It says "Aimee Patrick said..." but its Bryan this time. Aim is at work and I have the home alone to write you guys. I have been observing your long wait and journey for a much briefer time than most but am profoundly moved and encouraged by God's timing. It seems amazing to see this little girl that I have been seeing pictures of for so many months now actually in your arms. This small orphaned child on the other side of the world has become a small celebrity that seemed so unreachable at times and now she is with you. I am so happy to see God's hand at work in such a powerful way! This time has ministered to me and so many on just how good God is, and how the power of prayer along with the right combination of righteous passion, patience, and faith can move mountains. Thank you so much for letting me in on the journey. Congratulations on His blessing to you, and even more so, congratulations to Maiah's blessing of a loving family and a new and exciting life as a Petrin. "Element" brand name is already expecting a spike in future sales to the Petrin home! God is good always!
Awed by Him,
Bryan
P.S. You see Derek, it is possible not to use the word "grueling" when posting. ;)
-B
Congratualtions everyone! What an honor it is to follow this beautiful love story, as we pray for your family. Amy had the blog up at the lab last night, there were two people reading the blog over the phone to others who have been keeping vigil and another reading over Amy's shoulder. Not a dry eye among us!
Mad! Can't wait to see you... I can't even imagine how excited you must be.
God is indeed very very good!!!
Paula (Jordan/ St. Julie's)
Hi Petrin 5! I am so happy for all of you. This must be such an exhausting (physically and emotionally), yet incredibly rewarding experience. Your persistence, dedication, and enduring love is a wonderful example for us all. Big hugs to ALL 5 of you! And special hugs to Nathan and Kaytlin for being such an amazing brother and sister.
Love,
Greg
Hey D and Stace -- just wanted to remind you about the word that God gave to me about Maiah at the very beginning of this journey.
"Since you were PRECIOUS in My sight, you have been honored, and I have loved you; therefore, I will give men for you and people for your life. Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring my descendants from the EAST and gather you from the West. I will say to the North 'GIVE THEM UP!' and to the South, 'DO NOT KEEP THEM BACK!' Bring my sons from afar and my daughers from the ends of the earth." Isaiah 43: 1- 7
That entry in my prayer journal is dated March 26, 2005. God filled me with such faith for this situation, I knew with a burning in my bones that Maiah was going to be yours someday, that she was already yours in God's will. And, now as He has promised, the Mongolian government could not keep Maiah from you because He said-- GIVE HER UP! and DO NOT KEEP HER BACK! He has brought to you your daughter from the East, and from the ends of the earth.
Praise our marvelous Father who does what He says He will do and with GREAT POWER!!!! Everyone that you have included in this process cannot deny that God is a mighty force who does indeed use His people to move mountains!!
Now, all I need is for God to give me a little more patience because I won't get to hold and squeeze your little girl as soon as everybody else will, and it's tearing me up. That's it, I'm coming to VA in March while Tim's on Spring Break. Maiah, here I come!!!!!
We are all so excited. We checked the blog first thing when we got in last night and then again first thing this morning before anything else. It was GREAT to see ALL of your children sitting on the couch! I have to say we laughed about the clothing story, how very "3" no matter where you live. We thought about you and prayed several times over the holiday weekend (Nate we missed you). Can't wait so see more pics of the Petrin 5!
Love ya all!
The Gomoke's
Hey Petrin 5! Congratulations on the addition to the newest member of your family!
Thank you for including all of us in your most precious and intimate times. Your transparency about both the struggles and the joys has allowed us to participate in miracle after miracle. We can better appreciate the Greatness and Goodness of our God because of you.
How fitting that you met Maiah on Jan. 1st! A new life for Maiah and you all began the day 2007 began! The page has turned, and a new adventure awaits you every day.
We (Mike and I) were visiting with the Peppers as you know, so this is my first time to go online and read all about your trip. I'm actually glad that I could read it all at once, the suspense would have killed me! Can you believe that I actually was able to sign up so I could comment? Another miracle to report!
Seriously, I have been praying for you and found myself even praying about you in my sleep or dreaming I was praying about you! Those prayers count too, they were really good ones!I will continue until you arrive home and beyond throughout the "adjustment" period, however long that is!
Can't wait to see you and meet the Precious Treasure you are bringing home. Love,ann and mike
It was so awesome to read the blog and see your pics. We are so excited for you guys!!!!!! Nathan, we missed you at Winterfest! You are in our prayers tonight! May God's hand be upon every moment of your day today! He is proud of you guys!
Love,
Jeremy and Angie
Finally, we're getting up to speed, its not easy when you're old foggies and don't know how to use the internet, just about know how to turn on Stacy's computer. have been reading all the comments being sent to you and cried they we couldn't put any on. Sat at this computer this morning and we read what we could do to send a comment, at least we could read english, but for some reason all that we typed would not go through. hope this one gets through, otherwise dad and I are getting on a big plane and we're flying ourselves out there, hope that we can find your hotel,..........Stacy and Derek.........now you can truly know what we felt in our hearts when we went through this twice. It was not quite as hard, as you two were little ones that we bundled up and carried out in our arms, no fussing. We know that by now she is truly yours and will never want to leave your sides. We love all 5 of you and cannot wait til you get home for good. Just want to share a little something with you Stacy.....Not bones of my bones, nor flesh of my flesh, remember all of your life, and never forget......you didn't grow under my heart, but in it !!!!!!!!. Now you can let little Maiah know this.You all have been so blessed, and us too..God had a great plan, you came to us by His design and now we have Maiah, again thanks to HIM....... Continue to enjoy and hold on to the little one and also hang onto Nate & Kaytlin and let everyone know that we miss all of you, and you too Derek, I, memere miss you as much as I know that you miss me, " our little ongoing joke ".............God Bless and Watch over you and have fun and hurry home to us... Have a safe trip. If this finally goes through, then I'll be able to send you more love. take care, Love & Kisses to all, MOM & DAD xxxxx0000000
10:35 AM
The 2 Memere's just spoke a little while ago and we decided that we are the most blessed grandparents around!
Love ya,
Memere Mad
Through Maiah's blog we have vicariously lived your many emotions; and now your state of bliss.
CONGRATULATIONS PETRINS4, on the achievement of such a noble cause.
You are being awaited for Petrins5. Come-on home.
Our Love,
J&P
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