Despite a twenty-four hour delay, incredible traffic, and an unavailable government official, we are now the proud family of Kiah Thanh Allen! We left the hotel in Hanoi this morning just after 7am and arrived in Thanh Hoa at 10:45. After a disappointing stop at the Department of Justice where we found out the only person in all of Vietnam who can officially stamp our paperwork would not be back until Monday, we arrived at Kiah's orphanage and he was in Emily's arms before noon. He did remarkably well and was smiling at Emily and Laney quickly. After meeting the nannies, playing with the kids and having tea with the orphanage director, we were on our way to our new temporary home, the Van Chai Resort, where we will await the scheduling of the official Giving and Receiving Ceremony. We spent the rest of the day unpacking and playing with Kiah. He is a cute little guy and already seems to be comfortable with us. He adores Laney and follows her every move. She loves having a little brother to entertain. We feel incredibly blessed and amazed at God's plan for our family. Emily will post more details tomorrow but here are a few pictures until then. Perry
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Well now I might as well go home -I certainly can't work after staring at these pictures at my desk and crying for so long. Congratulations!!!! Courtney, Toni and I were all gawking at your beautiful family . . . so glad to hear from you guys.
Could not wait to check my web site to see if you have Kiah!!!! Huneycutts are on their way to TN and I have already told them your wonderful news. Tears of joy are flowing for your family. God Bless All!
Good to see you getting a head start on his nutritional habits . . . :)
Wonderful, wonderful. Kiah and Laney look so happy together. Such good news that you are all together. Kiah looks so healthy too. Can't wait to hear. Love to all, Mom
Emily, it's Tara-oh my goodness, I can't contain my emotion for you guys! Watching the video with Laney is precious!! Such smiles on everyones face! Kiah is gorgeous! I also love to see your son laying on your chest. We love you so much and love to know your family is completed with God's providence! God is good. The whole family is going over and over these pictures. Thank you for sharing this with us. Priceless! Tara
Wonderful, wonderful. Laney and Kiah look so happy together. Kiah looks so heatlhy, that is great. Can't wait to hear more. Love to all, Mom
First time to really sit and take a look. First thought - I am so excited for you guys - to think that we have been praying for sooooooo long that this day might come and now look...it's here. Congratulations. Second thought - what are you feeding your son? And why isn't Laney eating any of it?... Last thought - Laney looks about as happy as if she had won a gold medal. Precious... David
God is so good!! Thanks for letting us have a "birds eye view" as you meet your family addition! How exciting for all of you. We pray that the remainder of your trip is smooth and that soon Kiah will be at home in NC!
Ditto....sitting at my computer crying. So happy for you guys and can't wait to meet Kiah!
All the worring, all the waiting, all the prayers, all was worth it to see him snuggled in your arms!
What amazing Joy.
Love to you all~
The Pisciotta
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