but we DO know when we'll be back again:) We leave a week from tomorrow, Wed, Nov 30th and are due to return home Sat, Dec 17th at 11:30pm. The trip home, including layovers, will be over 30 hours long...YIKES! That would be bad enough with just the two of us, but with a 2 1/2 yr old in tow, we are petrified! Please say prayers for our sanity:)
We will travel to Beijing first, arriving 3:40pm Thursday (they are 13 hours ahead of us.) Chris and I will have a guide, Rocky, who will show us all the amazing sights in Beijing. Then, we'll hop on a plane Sunday, Dec 4th to head to Quinn's province, Guangdong, which is near Hong Kong. We will spend the next two weeks there as all our appointments and meetings happen to take place in Quinn's province, specifically the city of Guangzhou. Our guide during those two week will be Jack. Our official Gotcha Day when we will meet our beautiful daighter for the first time will be Dec. 5th!!!! We are over the moon excited and completely frightened at the same time. It's just like giving birth for the first time...you can't wait to meet your baby, but you have no idea what to expect the labor, delivery, and first days to be like. It's completely overwhelming and exhilirating at the same time. Needless to say, Chris and I (esp me) have been waking in the middle of the night loaded with thoughts...perhaps preparing us for sleepless nights to come. For now, we'd appreciate your continued prayers for Quinn as she is back in the orphanage and for a sense of peace for Chris and me as we prepare for the trip of a lifetime!
It is a wonderful adventure - breathe deep, keep a journal, and take LOTS of photos. She'll be home safely nestled in her own bed very soon.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for ya'll. Have room in your suitcase for me? We pray all your travel will be uneventful, the boys will remain healthy and comforted in your absence. We pray for a brief and quick bonding with Quinn. We pray for systems to adjust smoothly as you cross many time zones and experience dietary changes. We pray that those who encouter you and Chris will see the love of Christ in you and be drawn to Him. To God be the glory as you take the next step of this awesome journey. In Jesus' name - Amen
ReplyDeleteI have always been with you the days of your boys' births, and Quinn's "rebirth" is a time I want to share as well. I'll put toothpicks in the potato Tuesday night...
ReplyDeleteOur prayers will be with Chris, Quinn and you across the ocean and with Colin and Owen in Charlotte. Your family will be joined together in the blink of an eye, so please record the next weeks so we can all share the experience!
I love you so much and am so proud you are my daughter.
Mom