© 2002, The Purdys

October 7, 2002
Just wanted to let everyone know that we finally arrived home with Haley late Saturday night. We are so glad to be home!!

The termination of parental rights was last Friday and we received permission to leave the state of Idaho on Friday evening. Hallelujah! What a wonderful end to an extrememly stressful month! We were so anxious to get home that we (Jason) drove the 14 hours home from Kelsee's aunt's home in Preston, Idaho, in one day instead of two as originally planned. Needless to say, Haley wasn't thrilled about sitting in that carseat all day! But it was wonderful to get her here and start getting settled in at home.

Although the doctors think she will need a shunt in the next few months, for now she appears to be doing well and she has been an absolute delight. We feel so blessed!! At times we thought the day would never come when we would get to bring a little one into our home so we can't express how grateful we are to have her.

Thanks again for the prayers and positive thoughts. We have been so thankful for each of you and for the support you have given to us. We love you!