A whirlwind of emotions

We are only days from stepping foot on a plane to go meet our newest daughter and that brings with it a whirlwind of emotions. Excited. Nervous. Scared. All of those things at the same time.

I'm excited to meet her. I'm excited to experience this new culture while I try to find something to eat so I don't starve. I'm excited to visit the orphanage and see what kind of awareness we can bring surrounding kids with Down syndrome. I'm excited to have this adoption experience.

I'm nervous to leave my kids at home. I'm nervous for what would happen to my kids if something happened to Kyle and I. Stop telling me not to think like that. I'm nervous to fly for that many hours on a plane. What if something happens? I'm nervous to meet with the Russian officials. I'm nervous to how they will react to someone who wants to adopt a child with Down syndrome. I'm nervous that they will look down on us.

I'm scared to fly for that many hours on a plane. I pretty much think that is all I'm scared about. LOL