We are here!! With only a few mishaps, the trip went very well. We couldn’t have asked for better kids. They played, slept, and ate what they could of the airplane food. (We forgot to order kids meals for the plane 72 hours in advance). We were at the airport in Amsterdam and the big gossip around the airport was how much snow Joburg had. It was cold (50) when we got to Joburg, and I thought oh I can not wait to get to our bed and breakfast into our nice warm beds. Well – I forgot that they do not have heat in most places - sooo the nice warm bed was freezing cold. Maddie woke up this morning and I asked her how she slept and she went on about how cold her sheets were until she cozied them up. The lady here stated that this has been a cold winter so far – and she talked about how the snow covered their cars. They should come to Michigan some time.
Both kids were amazed to see that the roof of where we are staying is made out of thatch (straw). By the way it was almost midnight when we finally arrived at the bed and breakfast. We had to wake the owners up and they stated they did not have us down until tomorrow. I almost lost it (so tired)!! They were very nice and they were able to get us in and we all slept pretty good. We are now on our way to our new home to meet the guy who rented it to us. He is going to help us turn on the power, and get all the stuff we need to get into the complex.
I will post more later, but I thought I would let everyone know that we are here and the kids are well and excited to go to the new house and pick out their new beds today. I want to say thank you to everyone for all of your help in the past few weeks and all your prayers and words of encouragement. Thank you to all of you who were at the airport, It meant a lot to us to see our family and friends there. We love you all. Here are a few pictures. (If you can believe it I even got a kiss on the check from my brother Dan – Thanks Dan – I love you). In some of the other pictures do not mind the ugliness of my sobbing face.
Post more later!! Love and Kisses – Mom and girls – Have fun and relaxing time at the cottage.
Both kids were amazed to see that the roof of where we are staying is made out of thatch (straw). By the way it was almost midnight when we finally arrived at the bed and breakfast. We had to wake the owners up and they stated they did not have us down until tomorrow. I almost lost it (so tired)!! They were very nice and they were able to get us in and we all slept pretty good. We are now on our way to our new home to meet the guy who rented it to us. He is going to help us turn on the power, and get all the stuff we need to get into the complex.
I will post more later, but I thought I would let everyone know that we are here and the kids are well and excited to go to the new house and pick out their new beds today. I want to say thank you to everyone for all of your help in the past few weeks and all your prayers and words of encouragement. Thank you to all of you who were at the airport, It meant a lot to us to see our family and friends there. We love you all. Here are a few pictures. (If you can believe it I even got a kiss on the check from my brother Dan – Thanks Dan – I love you). In some of the other pictures do not mind the ugliness of my sobbing face.
Post more later!! Love and Kisses – Mom and girls – Have fun and relaxing time at the cottage.
11 comments:
Glad to see you guys made it safetly and without too many issues. Have a good next few days setting up house and whatnot. Tell your kids that we say hi. Love ya!
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You're there! Great! I am so excited for you....what a amazing adventure for you and the fam. I will look forward to many more post!
Dear Scott and Lia, Maddie and Alex - So happy to hear that you are there safely and that the kids were so good on the plane. It's a long enough flight anyway, so we're so glad the kids were good. We'll keep praying for you as you get settled and get use to your surroundings. God bless!! Love, Aunt Marva
I am so glad to hear that you guys made it safely. I checked your blog every hour last night waiting to see when it would be updated. I miss you guys already!! Sending all of you hugs and kisses! XOXOXO
sassy
Your kids are troopers. The food on those flights is not very appetizing for adults either! We are so glad you all made it safely and can't wait to hear more from you!
Wow, you're there! Sounds like a good trip! See I told you your kids would be good! Hope all goes well as you settle into your new home. Many prayers have been sent your way.
Blessings, Barb
I am so thankful you made it. God provided a good trip for you with the kids. My prayers are with you daily. Have fun buying all new stuff.
I love you guys.
Mom V.
congrats on making it to your destination! we checked your blog lots yesterday, and when we saw the pictures jake said that "maddie and alex must be having lots of fun in africa!" we hope you do!
Luv ya! aunt jen & boys
p.s. mom l. was happy to hear of your safe arrival, they are at the cottage for the next week+. -j
Dear Scott, Lia. Maddie and Alex:
God is Good!! Providing safe travels and well behaved children. Our prayers are with you in you new adventure.
Love to all Grandma & Grandpa Z.
Safe and sound! So glad to hear from you.
Sending love your way via the WWW !
Dan, Chelle and kiddos
can't wait to hear more...
So glad to hear the trip went well. What a relief! God is good! We are also looking forward to hearing more!
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