Friday, January 16, 2009

major meltdown :( carrot juice:)

better late than never (we leave HCMC tomorrow to fly to hanoi)... today we were in the shopping area next to the hotel. stopped in the coffee shop there (i've been faithful to a different one on the other side of the hotel...so much so that the girl gave me a key fob :) anyway, we sat down and i saw on the menu "fresh carrot juice"!!! so you can bet i will be back tomorrow. amy, this picture is for you! a latte and a carrot juice and mango smoothie for thomas and phoebe.... the perfect combination.
okay, had a 'what was i thinking'? event a little bit ago. i was set to go for a massage. no big deal, right? not. i know, how stupid to think she would just wave bye-bye and smile while i left.... she freaked! plus she was extremely tired (do i sound like a mom or what trying to semi-justify...) i held her until she finally settled down and fell asleep. there was no way i was going to sneak out and chance her waking up and not finding me here. guess i'll just have to stay stressed... :)
these types of displays are everywhere!

thanks again so much for all of you who are posting comments. that is just plain great.
xoxoxo, jan :)
p.s. to ben -- 4 or 5 people have called thomas 'harry potter' :)

12 comments:

  1. glad things are going well. I love the pictures and I can't wait to see all of you.

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  2. It's so good to read your blog! I've passed my iphone around the office showing off your great photos. Carol and Sherry Gonser send their love and greetings. We sure want to be there when you come home! We are really looking forward to meeting Phoebe and hearing your whole story!

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  3. You are so ... you. And I am so lucky you are a part of my life.

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  4. Jan...thinking and praying for you, Thomas, and Phoebe all the day long!
    All the while you were longing for Phoebe, she was longing for her mama!!!! And now, a world apart, you've found each other (and she's not going to let you go!!).
    Ginger

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  5. Love the update and the new pics!!! Hope you fly safely to Hanoi!

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  6. jan,
    Love the carrot juice photo. So glad you were able to get some juice there.
    So glad things are still going well.
    We are continuing to pray!!! I love the little pony tail on top of Phoebe's hair like bethany wears. We check this site multiple times a day.
    Sam and Ben had fun at choir last night. Hot chocolate afterwards. So cold here. Enjoy the warm weather while you can!!!Love you much and miss you soooo much!!!! Love, Amy

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  7. that is funny!!! Getting her started already on juices :)
    Every morning I turn on my computer to see your next post. Can't wait to read tomorrows!!!! Be safe and enjoy the moment.
    Love to you, Suz

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  8. I love the comment about people calling thomas harry potter.:) just think if ben was there they would be calling him macaulay culkin:))) you guys could be so famous over there. that is so cute (to me anyways) that phoebe cries for you already..that is too precious. but can you give her a break and not make her drink that juice stuff:)))) love ya, lori

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  9. Hey Jan, enjoy reading each day about your progress. Can't imagine that I would fly 1/2 way across the world to get carrot juice!!!! Say hi to the designated hostage & to Harry Potter for me... See you very soon. PREACHER

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  10. Jan, So glad to hear everything is going so well. Can't wait unitl your all home. Its really cold here. Love, Cheryl

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  11. Jan,
    Hey Jan!! so glad to hear that everything is alright with pheobe!! I love all the pictures.i even put one of them as my cell phone background!!
    God Bless,
    Anna Arthur

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  12. jan you know i love massages just as much.. aahh kindred spirits :O). so i have been thinkin..
    what if you bring her to the massage with you? bring a little something for her to do while you get all those nots out.. although it is not ideal.. at least the massage lady could ask her to be still or quiet so mama can relax.. okay probably crazy :O)
    sorry i haven't been posting.. i will do better!
    LOVE YOU
    jill

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