Rejoicing at the Airport

It's 11:20 and I'm wide awake.  I just had the privilege of participating in one of the most amazing and touching experiences.  Along with friends and family, I got to catch the first glimpse of Tim, Anna, Ben and Paige arrive, in the lobby of RDU.  Anna held Paige, while Tim walked behind with Ben.  Sweet Ty was crouched between his grandpa's legs sucking his thumb, taking it all in.  For the very first time, Ben and Paige were meeting their brother, their grandparents, their cousins, aunts and uncles, and so many friends who have prayed for them.  Only days before they had called an orphanage their home, and now they were being passed from one set of adoring arms to the next.  Tonight they will arrive at their own home and see their own beds (for everyone's sake, I pray they will sleep in these beds tonight :)).  Tomorrow and the next day and the next and . . ., they will wake up in the same home and be loved and cared for by parents who love and adore them.  Adoption is truly amazing.  And the Lord foresaw all of this.  Praise be to God for His good gifts and His sovereignty.