First Time in America

xoxo

 

We arrived safely. The flight was not difficult. We took turns holding Gabriel for eleven and a half hours. As long as we held him he was happy, and we were happy even if my arms felt like they might fall off.

Gabriel slept for about three hours in the twenty-some hours we traveled. He was curious and noticed everything about the plane and travelers. Like I said if he was in our arms he was entertained. 

When we arrived at my mom's home my brothers, sisters-in-laws, nieces, and nephews were there  waiting to see the newest arrival to our family. Their love was as thick as peanut butter and spread out throughout the house. Joyous! Loving! Happy! Wonderful! Everyone took turns holding him in the quiet dark house. A nest was prepared in that space I call home, their open arms that I know so well were the gift I expected. Gabriel was welcomed.

He slept well that night.

The next day he slept from four in the afternoon breastfeeding periodically throughout but never really waking until seven the next morning.

He is a trooper!

Thank you for your love, prayers, vibes, and messages for our well being. We are basking in the love that we have come to know so well.

xxx



Comments

14 responses to “First Time in America”

  1. Oh! Precious! I have tears just thinking of this special nest for all of you.

  2. Lucky Gabriel.

  3. Oh how wonderful!

  4. Ann of Avondale

    There’s no place like home, there’s not place like home…. happy place. Enjoy every minute with your family.

  5. Ah…the open arms of home sweet home! Enjoy! 💕

  6. Cynthia Thompson

    Enjoy HOME, be blessed, get and give as many hugs as time will allow!! Thanks as always for sharing…my heart and memories are constantly stirred up.

  7. Hooray and hallelujah!
    There’s no place like home. ❤

  8. Texas Francophile

    Oh how blessed baby Gabriel is to have so much love from so many…..he can’t help but thrive as you all do♥️ Thanks for sharing

  9. This is all so beautiful to picture. xo

  10. Paula Tyner

    So glad you are safely arrived in California. I know you will treasure this time. Such a precious time together.

  11. Miss Bunny

    Enjoy your family time together – what a wonderful gift of love. So glad for you all that baby was content on that long journey.

  12. Great wonderful news! Enjoy, enjoy!
    I look forward to hearing of your loving times together.
    xoxo jody

  13. Jennifer Phillipps

    Great to see you are safely tucked up with your family and that Gabriel was a great traveller, even if you probably all needed a good sleep. Enjoy your holiday and I hope those fires in California have not affected anything near where you are. Greetings from NZ…

  14. Teddee Grace

    Welcome to the USA, Gabriel! I think you all are troopers to even consider this trip! Rest, relax, have fun!

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