We were so excited to come home. We missed our kiddos at home so much and couldn't wait to give them hugs. We also longed to introduce our family and friends to the newest addition of our family. But nothing could have prepared us for the outpouring of love and welcoming that we received as we stepped of the plane in Medford. The terminal was filled with our family and dozens of friends welcoming us home. We made a bee line to our kids and held them tight. My fears of Sarah rejecting her siblings ended when as I was hugging Tim, Sarah reached out for him to hold her. She also gave hugs and kisses to Marli and Sam. She made her rounds to all the family and friends giving a ready smile and lots of hugs. She knew that she was the center of attention and she loved it.
We stopped for lunch on the way home from the airport with Grandma and Grandpa and introduced her to Burger King. While she was a little too overwhelmed to eat very much, she really likes American French Fries.
We pulled up to the house to find a big welcome home banner and gifts for all the kids. Our house was clean and the fridge had been stocked. We have the greatest family and friends!
The kids couldn't wait to show Sarah her room. She squealed with delight at the sight of it. She loved her bed with the pretty pillows and stuffed animals, she loved her play kitchen and her bookshelf filled with books. Though I know she must have been overwhelmed with everything, she didn't show it. She lovingly allowed her siblings to shower her with all the hugs and kisses they had been saving up for over a year.
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