Getting SaRang Video

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This is Brian again. It is 3:55 a.m. in South Korea. I've been up since about 2:30 a.m. SaRang is sleeping well. I couldn't sleep knowing I had this video to get done for all of you back in the States. So the only music that seems to fit the videos so far are Steven Curtis Chapman songs. If you needed a box of tissues for any of the other videos, then you might want to go get a roll of paper towels for this one. I've watched it over and over, and I'm crying even as I type about it. What an emotional moment this was/is in our lives!

Comments

M :-) said…
Oh, you guys, I'm bawling. The memories are all so fresh for me. (((hugs))) I hope she is doing well today, and that she does OK on the long flight home. We'll be thinking about you.

Many prayers, love & hugs!
2:49 PM
Anonymous said…
Emothional, but wonderful!!!! Love, Mom and Dad Hale
3:01 PM
M said…
Wow..thinking & praying for your family as you bring your sweet baby girl home.
3:10 PM
Chris said…
I have been so amazed and touched by your videos that I (hope you don't mind) I posted them on my blog. You have captured the experience and emotions so perfectly that I wanted to share with my family and friends and say, "THIS is what it was like!"
I pray things go smoothly as Rory gets used to you and that you will have a safe trip home tomorrow. Thank you SO Much for sharing your journey with us!
3:35 PM
Anonymous said…
Wow I can't imagine the emotions.
I so happy for you guys. Praying for ya.
Linda
3:44 PM
Bretta said…
Thanks for losing sleep to get the video up, Brian...I kept refreshing your blog last night hoping to see an update. Congratulations!!! Many prayers to you all as you adjust to being together. Hugs!!
3:45 PM
Jodi said…
It's such a bittersweet time for your family, and especially for your new daughter. I'm praying for your family and for her foster family during this time of transition.
4:34 PM
Angie said…
WOW! I can't imagine what it has been like for you guys. I know there are lots of mixed emotions. I hope things are going well today and that she does ok on the flight home. We are saying prayers all throughout the day. Thanks Brian for staying up and getting the video done. See you at the airport!!
5:03 PM
Anonymous said…
Thank you for sharing with us. Congratulations and prayers for an easy transition. Safe Travels:)

Michelle(A&BMommy)
5:28 PM
Matt Millard said…
Beautiful video!
Many prayers being said for safe travels back home and the transition into a new family of 4!

Sarah
7:11 PM
Tim Lewis said…
Thanks for all the hard work you've done to share all this with all of us. We've loved every minute of it. We'll be praying for you as you travel home tomorrow.
7:32 PM
Anonymous said…
Brian and Melissa I am so happy for you. I have loved following this process with you. God is awesome! SaRong is adorable, I am going to hide in Joyce's suitcase. We can't wait to meet her. Hugs to all!
Marvetta
7:33 PM
Anonymous said…
She is absolutely beautiful. What a touching video. I know that had to be heart wrenching to watch their goodbye, but it just means that she took very good care of your little girl for you.

God has blessed you because you two deserve it. Enjoy your little girl.
8:28 PM
Anonymous said…
It's me again. I made the mistake of not grabbing a tissue before I watched this. I hope nobody else is going to make that mistake! LOL

She is absolutely precious. I just had to say that again.
I hope you guys have a safe flight back home.
8:31 PM
Rachel Young said…
YAY!! Thank you for sharing this with us! This is so awesome! Such a blessing!!
8:35 PM
Unknown said…
Oh wow. What a bittersweet day for all of you! I am bawling! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us. I'll be praying for you all as you adjust to your new family life. Rory is just the cutest little thing I've ever seen, I love her sweet smile!
9:00 PM
Unknown said…
Amazing! She is stunning! I'm so happy for you!!! Sitting here in tears!!
11:41 PM
Anonymous said…
God is soooo gooood, and to such a sweet family. Our love and prayers are with you through these beautiful moments. Please come to MO soon!
Grandma & Grandpa Elledge
7:17 AM
Kim said…
Congratulations! Oh I needed two or three rolls of paper towels. Thank you for sharing. I would have never thought of taking video of the walk to pick her up -I will have to remember that! We are still working on homestudy paperwork,but seeing this has made me so anxious and excited! Thanks!
1:32 PM
Jean said…
Thank you so much for sharing your lives with us! It brought back the memories of both my trips to Korea; a wonderful day, but such a hard one for the Foster mom!! I have loved all your posts, and videos! (what a wonderful keepsake!!! I didn't bring a video camera, and after watching your videos, I sure wish I would have!)
Praying for the transition for all of you!
-- Jean (jam4seoul)
3:21 PM
Jean said…
Thank you so much for sharing your lives with us! It brought back the memories of both my trips to Korea; a wonderful day, but such a hard one for the Foster mom!! I have loved all your posts, and videos! (what a wonderful keepsake!!! I didn't bring a video camera, and after watching your videos, I sure wish I would have!)
Praying for the transition for all of you!
-- Jean (jam4seoul)
3:21 PM
Sondie said…
That's beautiful! Your husband does a great job with video! Very precious. Congratulations! I'll pray for a smooth flight home.
3:23 PM
Cammie said…
What a precious Gotcha day!

Congratulations!
10:18 PM
Anonymous said…
amazing video...thank you for sharing it. Thank you for the paper towel warning.

Andrea
9:31 AM
Michelle said…
She is so beautiful Melissa! Thanks for sharing your special momemt.
9:53 AM
dawn&brian said…
Wow - thanks for posting that! It is definately one of those moments in life you will never, ever forget. Thanks for sharing your miracle with us!
Congratulations - she is just beautiful!
12:56 PM
Karen said…
Thanks (again) to Brian for the tissue warning. And thank you so much for sharing your beautiful story with all of us!
3:12 PM
Anonymous said…
SOBBING here ... THANK YOU so much for sharing your INCREDIBLE journey to SaRang with all of us. Praying for an easier than expected transition for ALL of you. God has TRULY blessed you x2!

SaRang is BEAUTIFUL! So glad your little darling is FINALLY HOME!

{{{HUGS}}}

Jolie ;o) (Mommy2HaileynJosh)
5:43 PM
Unknown said…
A bunch of us crying around the computer here! It so evident how much the foster mothers love our children, isn't it? What selfless hearts they have! It was also heart warming to see SaRang giggling with you a few minutes later. Her laugh is contagious!

btw, who is the little boy, a foster child? He reminds me quite a bit of my Max who came home at age 3 and was a big helper with the little ones in his foster families home.
7:28 PM
julie w said…
Oh my goodness! i am in tears!!! What a touching video! Joe & I both cried! Your new daughter is just BEAUTIFUL!!!!! It makes me want to go back and adopt again!
Congratulations!!!
Love from MO,
Julie Wilson
8:08 PM
Helena said…
She is just adorable! 축하합니다!
8:44 PM
Keela said…
Wow...I'm speechless. I've got so many emotions going through me right now, I can't even begin to know how you were feeling, kwim? I'm soooooooo happy for you guys! I've got to continue reading your blog...so much for scrapping this afternoon! LOL! :)
2:35 PM
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