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WE ARE HOME!!!!

We made it! Oh my goodness! We are exhausted, but we are home with our family and nothing has ever felt better. I feel so complete. That's my feeling. I feel like I am looking for nothing. . .I just feel full and whole and complete. Braner Party of 7. We are here and I am relishing that. I slept so soundly last night. . .I'm sure lots had to do with how tired I was, but I really think it is because I am happy. God is so good!

Here are some pictures. We didn't have a computer while we were in Ethiopia and I couldn't get pictures off of my "good" camera onto our computer while we are in Rwanda, so get ready for a bunch of pics! Enjoy!














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Schulz Sightings said…
oh my goodness, he is just perfect. Looks like ya'll are going to have a blast! What a beautiful thing to feel complete. Congratulations!!!
love,
Emily
November 22, 2009 at 8:25 AM
Kristyn said…
Those pics are SO good. i love the first one of Tiki. He is so cute. Don't worry about not seeing T. We will be there soon enough and he has had 2 visitors in the last 2 weeks! I'm so glad you are home with your whole family. Enjoy!
November 22, 2009 at 8:31 AM
Unknown said…
Love you momma of 5! We can't wait to mert him and see you all together. Welcome home.
November 22, 2009 at 11:44 AM
stella crosby said…
Loved, loved, loved, looking at the pictures and reading your blog. So thankful everything went smoothly and you made it home. Tiki looks so happy in the pictures. What a wonderful big brother he has in Hays. What a wonderful experience for Hays and it will be something he will remember for a lifetime. God bless and have a Wonderful Thanksgiving together!!!
November 22, 2009 at 1:57 PM
dawn said…
So very happy for you. He looks so at home with you.
November 22, 2009 at 2:36 PM
Kari said…
OMGooodnessss!!!!!!!! You did it again... simply stunning photos of love!! We are soo happy you are finally home and can't wait to see and hear a ton more updates on your incredible journey to Rwanda & home. We love you Braners!!!! Please let us know if you are coming to Branson... we have to have a big party!!!
xoxo
November 22, 2009 at 4:56 PM
Jennie Allen said…
So excited Jamie Jo! Can't wait till you catch your breath and we can talk!
November 22, 2009 at 6:23 PM
Tara said…
he is beautiful congrats, so glad you guys are home safe, we talked over a year ago about adoption, we live in kc area and adrianne fromm kaa gave me your number, we brought home a 4 yr old girl from ethiopia 2 and a half months ago, she's doing great, praying for a smooth transition
November 22, 2009 at 7:58 PM
kim said…
Wow Jamie. What a blessing!!! So glad you are home safe and sound. I am praying super hard for your transition into a new family my friend. I just told Bryan that I really miss you all. What a blessing you were in our lives for the short time we got to hang out with you - your kidos are so beautiful and blessed!!! Hugs!!!
Kim
November 22, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Jana said…
Just got all caught up on your blog! Sounds like things went well in Rwanda. Sorry we were not there to host you all for a meal. Blessings to you and your Party of 7 it is a great club to be in! I know I enjoy mine!

Jana
December 1, 2009 at 10:49 AM
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