Priceless...Thanks Shaun

Updates are always so lifting!!!!! Gives new energy

Here is one from Shaun, who picked her daughter up last week!!!

Thank you so much this means a whole lot to me!


Celeste- Your girls are so pretty. Helina was supposed to be napping but she was on the top bunk with her friends giggling. She seemed a bit shy when I hugged her but when I mention your name, she lit up! El-Shaday is so funny. SHe was pretending to be asleep when we came into the room. She had the blanket pulled over her face but she got so tickled when I pretended to look for her. On Wednesday, she led grace and she sounded so cute that it made me teary-eyed.

I AM ONE PRAYING SISTA!!!!

I KNOW HE HEARS ME AND KNOWS MY HEART!

PRAYING FOR THE GIRLS SAFETY AND SOON WE WILL BE UNITED!

Taking A Break

Each day has really become a task for me......It really hit me when the courts closed on Friday!

I do know they are ok, safe and being taken care of! Which gives me some relief but that does not change the fact they need to be home. for the last few months life has been a/b getting them home this summer, now I face the reality of them not coming home until this winter. (I hope)

I mean, what other item can be required?? what other item can be missing?????? Or tasks simply not done???????

I am going to put this blog energy into the treadmil and head back to the gym, a way to pass the time? I guess! But it feels so much better curling up on the coach w/a nice snack, a nice mixed drink and the remote in my hand as oppose to the gym! :)

I will see ya and talk w/ya in October 09 when the ET Courts reopen

Closure.......court closure that is

Well I have to admit with the closing of the courts in ET I had a pretty hard time sleeping...

There were so many thoughts that danced through my head all night long.......

I know some are asking what does it mean when the courts close in Ethiopia......and for those that are new to the blog, here is a small break down in the life of an AP (Adoptive Parent) when we start to approach the rainy season in Ethiopia.  

Well the rainy season happens every year in ET, there is a couple of months with nothing but heavy rain down pour, and the courts close as a result, meaning the judges are on recess, something like here in the US, where the Senate is on break/vacation.

The phrase "rainy season" is very deafening to an adoptive parent who is limbo, which means there is no judge to hear the case, and nothing can move w/international adoption w/o a judge sitting to hear the case.

So for a good two months the courts are closed.  They are set to re-open from what I hear Sept. 28th, which really translates to the first full week in October. (My agency is saying Oct. 1). 

Some may say well thats not to far off.......but for an adoptive parent those two months, can feel like years.....

Me waiting for court date number 6, allows all types of things to  run through my head, and only allows me to prepare for the next set of rules that may come about as a result of the recess/closings.  Ethiopia is forever trying to better their system and ensure things stay ethical and legal, and I can't fight them on that, I really appreciate it, but they can also make things seem in my mind difficult.  For example in my case......what they require now, should have been something they required during one of the last 4 scheduled court dates, not wait until court date number 5, the week of court closings to say....BTW, we need this!!!!

I know any thing worth having is absolutely worth waiting and fighting for at all cost......and if the next month directs me to wait........then waiting I will do......

I played the lottery, hoping to hit it big so I could return to Ethiopia and just wait there with the girls!!!!  :)  

Sounds like a plan to me...now I just need to WIN!!!!!

LYFR

Celeste

The sights, and sounds of ET........

ET is very proud that Beyonce did a concert

in their country and also added a song

into her performance that is so

popular with the people of ET.

I heard this song the entire time I was there in ET and it has really really

grown on me....Got a reggae feel to it

and went to youtube searching

for it......Enjoy.....

Bracing Myself.........

I did not mention today was court date number 5 for the girls!!!! 

As you can see there are no signs on the blog to indicate they are coming home, and w/3 days left before court closure I am bracing myself for the wait to be a bit longer.

There were yet more requirements, set by the judge that will take a good two weeks to complete, which runs right dab in the midst of court closings.  I am happy they legal system is doing all they can to ensure International Adoption stays legal and ethical in Ethiopia, dotting every "i" and crossing every "t" which is what I would want them to do, but it does not take the want and desire of me wanting them home feel less of a burden, but my heart feels free to know I have had the opportunity most waiting moms are not afforded and that is quality time being spent while in limbo, which is priceless!!!!!

I could say lots of things as to why this requirement was not fulfilled during the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th court date.......but I just rather spend the next few seconds of your time telling you all about the wonderful things I recall about Ethiopia and the girls.

Don't believe the hype....mass media would like you to believe in Africa there is nothing but huts, butt naked folks running around, w/no home training, looking like a deer in head lights.....I saw the complete opposite, I saw a country that reminded me of images of the bible, man, women, and live stock moving about freely and daily, I saw a very civilized society, that had every aspect of all the comforts from a 1st world country at their finger tips in   I saw business owners, I saw rich, I saw poor, just as you would see in the USA, I saw families, I saw day care centers, banks, some upscale restaurants, I saw children playing, adults fraternizing on the streets of Addis, and I saw the love the people have for their country and all that their country represents.


Yea the diesel fumes did give me a run for my money, but just like my grandmothers pall mall cigarets  unfiltered after my first day of visiting her, there is something a/b becoming immune to it because  after the first day the fumes did not bother me as much.

The folks were gracious, no beggars!!!!! well there was one, a really really old man, but I get hit up for money more in the USA then I did in Ethiopia.

The food was ok,( I loved the dora wat, it is a chicken dish w/injera and sauce) I was really really really careful, as much as I could be, sure you can get food borne parasite any where in the world, I have had food poisoning here in the USA a total of three times, the last one being the worse, but I knew to be very careful, b/c bent over on the bathroom floor in pain from a simple sip of water is no laughing matter nor is it fun!!!

Shopping area was nice, they had malls like we do......there are some items I want to get the girls when I return.

I did get a bit dizzy from the high elevation on the first day, felt like I was on a cruise ship, and t but after that I was fine and felt myself!

OK.....saving the best for last.....

The girls.....what I miss most and enjoyed the most.....

I miss their infectious laughter, can't wait to share the video and you will see what I am talking about.

I miss me looking and figuring them out and them doing the same.....

I miss seeing two loving sisters interact w/each other, get mad w/each other and then know how to tickle each other and say i'm sorry, come play

I miss all the english they were picking up

I even miss the language they will no longer have as a result 

I miss the hugs, kisses, and most of all being called "mom"

I miss the oldest hogging the camera

I miss the youngest talking through her bigger sister to ask me questions

I miss all of the oldest facial expressions, and her maturity, grace, and wisdom

I miss the anticipation upon waking every AM on my way to see them

I miss playing w/them

I miss the sweet sounds of the oldest singing her favorite songs and even the new American song she leaned from listening to my ipod while I was there.

I miss all the laughs, and giggles

I miss the youngest sticking her tongue out while laughing (my MJ)

I think you all get the point......I miss them something awful

I miss watching the oldest taking care and looking out for her baby sister.....

So I Leave u w/this song

In a matter of two days my oldest learned this song....she only had the chorus down but it was sooooo cute..........so each time I hear "to the left to the left"  it makes me laugh out loud!!!

LYFR

Celeste

The Touch, Feel and Distinctive Look Of A Mother's Hands!!!

No not my hands, but my daughter's birth mothers hands!

Going to ET w/one or shall I say two purposes in mind, could have never really prepared me for the way this story and journey would continue to unfold!  

Landed in ET on a Wednesday (Aug. 5th), found out that day I had a court date and could attend the hearing on that Monday.  I thought to myself how exciting. Never crossed my mom that that birth mom to "our: daughters would also be there.

Day of court......

I was caught off guard, as I sat in the pew next to the last one, looking at her as she entered the court room w/the rep from the agency.  It  just took my breath away, one look and  I knew it was her.  

I was introduced to her as they took their seats in the last pew right behind me.  At this point my mind is going hay wire, so unprepared, no questions written down to ask her at all.

I could not contain myself, it was as if I was  a kid, sitting in church constantly turning around to look at my church friend sitting in the pew behind me.  I had to..I could not resist.......I had to get as many looks as I could and capture the moment in my memory that was on overload at this point.

I must have turned w/this silly child like grin on my face a million times looking and looking. As I  looked I could feel her looking at me too.  I quickly opened my note pad I had taken into the court room w/me, attempting to write  questions down, but the words just would not appear on the paper.

As I gathered myself while the rep and birth mom were being called into the judges chambers, I could just feel my temples pulsating, as I  told myself over and over again,  make it count, make this moment for the girls count..... get all you can get, it is their story, and I am the gate keeper of it all.

Being caught off guard again, I was called to stand before the judge along w/the agency rep, and the birth mom.  Now some may say Celeste you are always calm and in control, well I'm happy you were not a fly on the wall in that court room to see the time I was having w/gathering myself.  

As we entered the judges chambers, which was right outside the court room, I don't even recall thinking this, but my hand landed on her(birth mom's) shoulder and I had to a chance to freeze time and look her in her eyes as she looked me in mine. A moment to me that  lasted a hour but in reality only lasted a quick second.  

After the judge said something I did not understand, she looked through the files and  could not find the file for the girls.....but I showed no emotion, b/c my mind at that point was on obtaining info from the birth mom, not even thinking I was not going to pass court that day!!

We were sent back to the court room as we waited for the files that never came to be sent to the judge's chambers.  Like a kid I sat constantly turning around looking for the girls features in her face. 

Holding back tears each and every time I turned to look at her.  Eventually I just let them come.  

Birth mom w/agency rep went back into the judges chambers, then agency rep was sent to a different building to obtain the files, as I watched her walk back to the court building w/an empty hand I just knew, we did not pass court!!!

There was no time to cry, ask why, or act a fool!!!! I had a much bigger agenda.  I needed a pic, I needed a close up so the girls would have a recent pic of their mom forever.  So we walked out of the court room together.  The air was cold, gloomy, and damp, and nothing but silence.  As I thought, what do I say, what do I do, the only question that came to mind was, "Is there any thing she wants to ask me?"  Well that was all it took, our conversation started.............

She had a book of baby pics of he girls, recent pics of the girls she wanted to show me, she also had no clue I would be there, how ironic is that, she would have those pics on that day.  I hugged her really tight, for a long time, cried and said I promise.........

Wait it gets better........

I stood there on the busy streets in Addis and watched her as she dashed across the street to get into the car that was waiting for her, as she blew a two handed kiss to me, and I blew one back to her.......We waved until we could no long see her.  I got back in the car and let the water fountain begin.   I cried and cried, I think I made the driver feel bad........ I hear ET don't like crying!!!!

I quickly picked my note book up, jotted down our conversation, asked the driver over and over again, to repeat what she had to said to ensure there was no detail left out.  I made sure I had every inch of detail written down.

After I got myself together, I told the driver this is my last day and I want to say good bye to the girls, this is when it gets awkward  first and then better.....

He told me the birth mom was going to visit them and go home the next day......I just knew I needed to say good bye to them, but how would the kids do w/both of us being there?  Was I being selfish to want to go back.  As I thought to myself I needed to do the right thing, and allow her time w/her children, I said to the driver thats ok, you can take us back to the hotel, he said no, its ok, you can go, I explained to him the kids may not understand, and he said no, its alright.

So off to the see the kids we went.........

Made a stop at the baby house to drop off donations.  Got to where the girls were and birth mom was not there.  I thought maybe she changed her mind.  I felt a relief lifted off me.  As I entered the area where the kids sat to eat both girls walked over to me jumped in my lap as I kissed and hugged them non-stop.  Just as I made the sign of eating and for them to return to their spot on the carpet........

The birth mom walks up the stairs..........

I moved the jacket of mine I put on the chair  so she could sit right next to me.  She put her bag down w/the photo book in it and went directly over to the girls, she kissed them, and hugged them.  then she returned to the where we were sitting.  I snapped pictures of the entire thing, batting back my tears at the same time.

Nothing but silence as the girls ate.......and we sat waiting for them to finish.......

Eventually they finished their food and came over to see their mom.  Exploring every facet of her being from her hair to the toes, I moved and sat on the floor to capture the moment on film. I was sure not to give eye contact to the girls, not knowing how me being in the same room would make them feel.......I used the camera to hide my tears.......

I could see Helina just talking 100 MPH to her mom, seems as if she was explaining her week w/me to her mom, her mom, and shaddi was in her moms arms being held like a baby....

As I watched and  took pics and video taped, it was a moment/a simple word that made my heart sink...... 

Helina, looked at me while I sat on the floor and said, "mom, come, mom sit"  She wanted me perched right there next to them!  At that moment I saw that their hearts were big enough for both her moms.  That instant, I felt a burden being lifted off my heart, b/c I felt they were ok, w/me being there.  The girls showed no difference in their reaction to me while their birth mom was there.  I was called mom and so was she, rightfully so.

So once they shared the cookies their mom gave them w/me, I called for the driver to come and translate my questions, mom questions, and her dreams and desires she has for her girls living in America.......and there started our second conversation..........

I wrote it all down!

I will not go into detail a/b our conversation, but she is fully aware that "our" girls are going to the US, and I have to say in my humble opinion amidst it all she  gave unselfishly so that her daughters could have a better opportunity in life.

I stayed w/her for two hrs......as I wished I did not have a plane to catch.......but I wanted her to spend time w/her children aside from me being there.

I was happy she was there.......the bitter sweet moment for me is when I got into the car turned to look at the steps the girls stood on to wave good-bye and  blow kisses as the car would exit the compound  daily were not standing there on that day.  You all know the drill by now....

 I got in the car as we drove up that rocky street headed back to the hotel, crying like a big baby............

More to come later........

Love Ya For Reading (LYFR)

Just thinking of one of the many memories on my trip today......

I have to really explain this photo, and hope the humor translate.....

well towards the end of the trip, the girls took both cameras and started snapping pics. Helina w/the big personality, looked at her sister who was bent over minding her own business drawing on a piece of paper, and said mom, mom in a quiet sweet voice, pointed and Shaddi's back side and snapped the pic!!!! We all thought it was so funny, and had a big old laugh a/b the photo, Helina laughed so hard looking at the pic in the view finder, well after she showed it to Shaddi, who laughed at first and then found no humor in the pic, shut it down for the ENTIRE day w/a big old fat Ethiopian Pout!!!

I could not tickle her, kiss her or hug her to make her feel better, I told Helina to say sorry to her sister which she did, w/that cute accent, but Shaddi was not buying it......So the rest of the day after she cried in my arms, she refused to speak, or interact w/us.

I am still smiling a/b that moment!!! Hoping to have many more as I watch them grow together and get on each others last nerve!!!!

Dont think my girl has a birtha butt, her sister Helina was up close and personal :)

Back on US soil.....

Thank you Robbin, you did a heck of a job on the blog......even those that didn't leave post commented on how well you did w/the postings. Thank u "Chica" LOL

WOW!!!!

Is the only way to sum up this journey!!!!

So full right now w/so many thoughts to process that it is going to take me a bit to figure out how to journal this for my girls, Helina and El - Shaday, so sit back, and relax and as all my thoughts begin to develop into paper and pen form (computer/pecking at the keys) I will be posting all over the place!!!!

The Joy Continues

Robbin here:

Well Celeste is thoroughly enjoying her trip!  Of course if you are following her on Facebook you will also get some turn by turn plays!

Celeste has now spent 3 full days with the girls (and one currently in progress) and she is amazed at the girls ability to communicate as they get more and more comfortable and used to seeing her face each day.  

On the second day, Celeste was so comfortable with the girls and they wanted Mommy to do everything with them.  She took jump ropes and balls and they jumped rope (she wanted to teach double dutch but gave up on that!).  Helina is very sweet and loves to share.  El Shaddai on the other hand is NOT.  She likes to keep all her stuff to herself and even loses some things trying to hold it all so close.  She wants her spot to the left of her Mommy and she wants Helina on the right.   She is extremely overprotective and does not want the other kids to close at all.  She will even hold her potty so she doesn't have to give up her s

pot!

Of course Mommy comes bearing gifts every day and the girls had their first taste of American Potato Chips (Frito Lay is World Wide!)  

Celeste has stayed for many hours (She plays nicely so as not to get booted out by the caregivers) and has even been able to participate in the hair 

I had so much fun 

w/my girls!!!
they ate their first bag of american chipsI have it all on video
we jumped rope I taught shaddi how to jump rope, Heli

na can jump her butt off
they made mommy

 jump girl I am tired
we played w/the balls and they just had a wonderful time

I wrote this post with the hopes of maybe giving a little sneak peek of something something. Needed to know how far to go....

I was saying that I Celeste got to help with hair.  Well she brought some cutie girlie stuff and the girls went CRAZY.   Little Ms. Prissy (Helina) wanted to share with everyone and Ms. Stingy (Shaddi) of course wanted it all for herself.    But they don't mind loving on and sharing their Mom with each other!!!

 

Now listen here readers!!!!  Need a special prayer for Celeste.  She is spending her last day with the girls and she will be boarding a plane leaving them to be cared for by their Nannies.   I need some super duper prayer warriors to intercede!!! I know God can show out!!!! I know Celeste knows that too!!!!

Love sharing....

Sweet Unions

Robbin here:

I have the all important charge of relaying some of the highlights of Celeste trip thus far.  I will use some of her words and some of mine.

The preliminaries:

The flight was good.  Plane food not bad at all.  She was exhausted by the time she actually got to the hotel in Dubai so she crashed!!!!  Of course she posted about this already but she did get bumped up to Business class on her way to Addis!!!   

Hotel is spectacular, not bad for a free stay! (Yay Frequent Flyer miles!)   Many many luxuries!  

Driver Ayele is great, efficient, well worth the cost... and very quiet!

Ok now the good stuff:

Words cannot express how excited I am.  Celeste arrived at the care center and was ushered in by the house staff and showed around.  She was able to hold some of those little babies and whisper some reassurances into their ears!  

When she first laid eyes on them it was like seeing walking angels!!!! She was only able to spend a few minutes with El-Shaddai because she had an appointment to see the doctor.  "Shaddi" was not to pleased about having to leave and ran back up and hid behind Celeste leg!!!! But after much coaxing and a promise of fun to come, she reluctantly left for the doctor.  Which left Mommy/Daughter time for Celeste and Helina!  

Oh if only I could show you the pictures!!!!

IT WAS WONDERFUL AND  SHE JUST LOVED ALL OVER ME AND I LOVED ALL OVER HER, HERE ARE A FEW PICS, I MEAN SHE WATCHED ME AND DID EVERY THING I DID, DOWN TO CHEWING HER MAKE BELIEVE GUM.  
SHE JUST WANTED TO BE HELD LIKE A BABY! AND SO I GRANTED HER WISH AND WE TICKLED EACH OTHER PLAYED HAND GAMES, AND JUST HAD A BALL!!!

And I have the pictures to prove it! 

When Shaddi came back, she ran up those stairs to make sure that she was still there and so she was able to spend some time with her as well.  The care center is clean and the children are very clean and in great spirits. 

When Celeste was leaving, the girls stood in the door and waved saying:  Bye Mommy, I love you

Day one was extremely emotional.  Celeste cried and cried and cried because these children understand. They know that this is a temporary situation and no one wants to be left behind.  

WHERE U SEE ME SMILING SHE WAS TICKLING ME, BUT SHE JUST WANTED HER MOMMY FROM WHAT THE CARE GIVERS TOLD ME, SHE SAW ALL HER FRIENDS LEAVING AND WANTED TO KNOW WHAT WAS TAKING HER MOM SO LONG....

Celeste is praying for the process because the children have so much to give and want so much to share with their own families

One especially poignant experience was the meeting of a young man on the first day.  He is 13 years old and the oldest in the center.   He told Celeste he would probably not get a family.  And his concern was his 7 year old brother.   It was so sad.  But guess what?  He JUST PASSED COURT!!!!  It is amazing.  Over lunch he offered Celeste his plate!   How gracious is that?

More to share coming up......

   

They Meet!

Robbin here:  Celeste met the girls!!!!!! She is in love of course!  More to follow.....

Day One.....Made it to Dubai

We made it.

Really quick b/c I only hav a two hour card. For some odd reason I could not hook up to AOL w/my contacts or yahoo but I was able to hook up to blogger...hmmmm go figer....anyway I am here in lovely Dubai and wanted to post my entry from my hand written entry.

The flight was great (emirates) the staff at JFK for emirates was not nice at all and after paying 175 buck in a 5th bad of doncations I was literally pissed, but I have to say the staff on the plane really made up for it.

Boardered o time gates closed on time, sat on the tar mat for a good 45 min b/c someone was on there w/o a seat, the flight was over booked and they asked for voulteers to stay over night and leave in the AM w/a free tix for a year back to Dubai, tempting but I got a bigger agenda, my girls await me.

We took off got hot clothes w/a nice smell to wash our hands, then we were served our dinner, yummy, yummy, yummy we wanted chicken but they ran out of the chicken so we had fish w/some type of green presto sauce on it. yummy yummy yummy Angi all I can cld think of was you when they said all we have is fish..... The entire dinner was good

The entertainment set up on emirates is out of this world......I just love love love this airline, to me and this is my humble opinion their service is the best so far hands down, but then again this is my first international flight.....

I have to tell you the flight was not bad at all, after eating watched TV went to sleep, watched some more TV slept some more and before I knew it we were landing.

We had breafast on the plane also, yummy yummy too.

A few notes:

Those who are non meat eaters will get served first on emirates....you get served second unless you are in business or first class

Wear shoes you can slip in and out of on the plane I wore sneakers and each time I had to use the restroom had to put them on and it was a royal pain.

My feel began to swell on the plane this never happens to me, so I used my carry on to prop my feel on and it worked like a charm, make sure you walk and stretch

Crew memebers on Emirates are stone faced for the most part and don't give that jolly customer service look, but they are really nice, I watched them interact w/other passengers, only problem I had is that I asked for a coke but at first I said sprite when I looked at it it looked like club soda changed my mind so she said you asked for sprite, and insisted I asked for it, I told her yes I did but changed my mind, but she was very insistent that I asked for both and in the end I said fie give me both.....

The Dubai airport if gorgeous. really quiet, I have to see if it is the same when I leave but really quiet inside and outside. I mean the entire city from what I can see if clean and very pretty.

They kept our luggage in Dubai and I will get it when I get in Addis I was so expecting to drag the luggage with me to the Hotel

The hotel is lovely, room is comfy and don't do like I did spent 30 mins trying to figure out how to keep the lights on in the room you have to use your key in the slot on the wall and leave it there, we had a big old laught two fools leading the blind w/light out!!!

Got vochure at the hotel for dinner, snack and breakfast, I had dinner there but boy is there a rumble in the jungle....... :)

OK....last part I jumped up looking at the cell phone thinking we missed the shuttle b/c US cell phone said 5:30 and you really have to be there 3 hrs before departure (the Addis leg
g of trip) well I jumped up like a mad women got dressed and ran downstairs only to realize it is only 1:30 in Dubai, so as you can see I am up b/c I can't sleep writing my entry..... LOL

OK last note.....I wore a pair of sneakers I had in the back of the closet that still looked new even had the new smell, I could not realize for the life of me why I they looked so new b/c I had them for a long time, well now I know and too bad I did not find this out until half way around the world, they leave Blisters on the side of my foot the sneaker presses up agansit my foot, I am limping so I am going to the 24 hour gift shop to get me some flip flops and something for my belly being bag full of phramacy stuff is sitting at the airport now.

Big day tomorrow........and more to come......baby girls momma is coming.

Love Ya For Reading

Celeste

ps this key pad here is hard to type on pls excuse all the mistakes.

Last Post......I'm Changing, but I Need a Helping Hand!

Last post before I close the computer down and Robbin takes over w/blogging for me while I'm gone.  In a good 10 hrs I'll be in the air taking a journey that still baffles me to this day with joy, excitement, sadness, and a bundle of jubilance all combined in one .  I'm going to the Mother land. This will indeed be a journey like no other in comparison.  Changed forever, b/c I believe with experiences comes maturity and w/maturity comes experiences, and for that, this will truly be a life changing and life altering experience. Besides who can go to Africa and come back the same? 

The emotions I feel in the pit of my stomach w/a sliver of sadness knowing they will not be coming home with me are real, but I promise to not let that get in the way of these precious moments I'll spend with them.  I still have my faith, and I still believe! And each day I fight for my daughters on the other side of the world the best way I can within the limits and boundaries set, and maybe this will give me my second wind to know that bottom line......They need to be and will be home!!!!!

On my Journey I plan to open my heart, my spirit and mind in appreciation of not the way Americans do things, but the way in which folks on other continents make it happen daily, the realness and rawness of their world, and to forever be reminded of the catch phrase, "Always more than one way to skin a cat."  

I have expectations of how this visit will go, but I also have an open mind that man plans and God laughs... I just hope to relieve some anxiety for them, and for myself.  Throwing Caution to the wind and taking it as it comes, and that is so not like me...  :)

I leave you with a song that fills my heart this AM

I love ya for Reading

Celeste

Emirates.......

I sure hope this airline lives up to all the hype....b/c I am getting pretty nervous right now, but I got something on deck for that. Those two seats are just a tease and wishful thinking I'll get an upgrade to business class....LOL I'm in economy!!!

Celeste
LYFR
(Love Ya For Reading)