It is HOT here! As Ryan and I stood by the baggage waiting for Mike, Sallie and Robert to bring the car around...his exact words were..."Mom, I have never been this hot and it's midnite!" I must agree. :)
Trip over went well. The Dallas Frankfurt leg was a beating but we managed. Poor Ryan had to eat his knees for the 10 hours but other than that we did well. Sallie and Robert crashed in the airport and I had to literally shake them awake....I was jealous, what can I say?
Spent our first day...sleeping in. Then Mike and I ran back to the airport to pick up a forgotten suitcase. When we got out of the car to walk to the terminal I once again commented on the heat. Mike mentioned "Oh yeah, we always walk in the shade...." I quickly moved under the awning...and then laughed....still really, really hot(not sure what I was hoping for there...my normal optimism kicking in????) After picking up the suitcase we went back to the house where we are so thankful to be staying and picked up the kids.
We went to see our apt. It is great! Cheerful and although small compared to our home n Dallas, it will be just right for us. Marble floors and bright white and cream walls. Lots of light and from one window in the living room we can see the Persian Gulf. I find that amazing... The kitchen has plenty fo cabinet space which surprised surprised me and a nice dish washer...Yee Hah.
We visited the Abu Dhabi Mall. Pretty much find anythng you need. Which for that trip was clothes for Ryan as we left his suitcase in Bonnie's living room. Ummm, where were my friends with brains when I really needed them??? Hmmm? Good thing Bonnie is coming in Sept. Good grief. I am just glad I got here with all three kids..and so is Mike, by the way. It was wonderful to see his tall self when we walked out of the baggage area. Smiling and waving.
We had Pizza Hut and Baskin Robbins for a late lunch or early dinner. Mike said today it will be Indian Curry to give Robert a taste of reality. :) He talks big but I figure it will be Mcdonalds.....I'll let you know.
Gee, it's 5:30 am. Just finished trying to get the kids to go back to sleep...Robert just came in to sit with me. Ryan and Sallie are trying to sleep again. Ahhh yes. Jet lag is a beautiful thing. We've all been up since about 4am. Ugh.
I don't want to get all mushy but let me just say how much all of you mean to us. To know you are praying. The memories of all of you at the airport. The incredible help we had this summer. Ok, I am getting mushy but it has to be said. We love you all. Please keep praying. Today we shop for furniture. And you know how I lovvvveeeee shopping. Sigh. :)
Missing all of you, but glad to be here. Hardest thing? Missing Russell.
Love, Mattie (for the Abu Dhabi Hildebrands)
9 comments:
Great to hear an update. I am glad everyone is there safely and enjoying the heat. Keep m coming. Love you!! Jenni
We are so glad you made it--all of you. I would have been worried if you forgot Robert at the airport and not a suitcase!! He He! Tell the kids we love them--you too of course. Hugs, Pat, Darren & the Boys
Sooooooo glad Ryan can stretch out now - 10 hrs - WOW!! Ok it's probably not nearly as hot here, but we do have a pretty good heatwave going on right now. Looking forward to hearing from you all regularly. All our love, The Santschi's
It is SSSOOO good to hear from you guys! The morning after you lftas I sat still in my QT I thought... Wonder where they are right now? And now your note to tell us how things went and that you are "home". Kee the updates soming and don't forget to walk in the shade. :-) Love, Sheryl B
Very glad to get a play by play.
Tell Mike he is missed, as well.
The Williams Family
I could just picture both of you laughing at the airport when Mike said,"Oh yeah, we always walk in the shade." I am so glad you are back together. Mattie, your optimism and positive attitude is such a gift. Mike, you are a tower of strength. Have the experiences of a lifetime. Love you all dearly, Kath
Hello Hildebrands! Your names came up tonight while I was over at Tom & Bonnie's house, and I heard the whole tale of the suitcases left behind! YIKES!!!
Miss you already! Can't wait to see pictures so that I can envision you as you fill us in on adventures in Abu Dhabi. So glad that you are finally there and able to start navigating TOGETHER this season.
Texas-sized Hugs! Whit & Kon
Hi Hildebrands! Despite David getting married a couple of days ago, you have been on my mind. I'm so glad to get to read this and will keep y'all in my prayers.
Love you, Susan Neibel
Read, laughed, remembered, cries...all the way back to the beginning. What a great story of God's faithfulness ... so thankful to have been here while you were. Miss you.
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