Hi to everyone out there praying for us. We arrived in the Philippines last Monday night at 10:30pm after leaving from Fort Wayne on Sunday at 1:30pm. It was a long trip over but we made it and things are going great. We went to King's Garden on the morning of July 12th and the kids were right there waiting for us at the door. The reunion was one of those great moments in your life. It was right up there with giving birth and wedding days. Quite an emotional greeting. The kids gave us gifts along with their hugs and kisses. Really it was just about the best moment ever imagined this side of heaven. So we then spent all day Tuesday and Wed with the kids right there at their orphanage. We got to be with them constantly. They even slept in our room with us. We ate the same food and followed their schedule. We really got a taste of what their life has been. We got to go to their school and meet many of their friends plus just see the world through their eyes. We have many stories to tell and can't wait to share them all with you. At this point we have come back to our Marriott in Manila and are enjoying a few days here. We have done some sightseeing and alot of pool time. The weather is beastly hot and we are running on sleep deprivation but nothing is going to dampen our spirits. We have Ramon and Ramona in our arms and our lives! We visited ICAB today (Inter Country Adoption Board) and have all the papers necessary to bring them to the states with us. We will be leaving here Sunday morning with 2 kids in tow. We are so thankful about how this journey has gone so far. Please keep praying and we will see you back in the States.
Choosing Joy,
Chris
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