Well, we are officially just 8 days away from boarding a plane set for China to meet the daughter that we have prayed for. This is the reason that in October 2003, God called us to go to China and bring home our daughter. She was meant to fit into this family and we are blessed that we are days away from holding her and kissing her sweet cheeks. Please pray for Sophia. It is very likely that she is being transferred from her foster family (with whom she has lived with for almost one year) and being taken back to the orphanage to prepare her to meet us - her parents. We know this must be a very difficult time for Sophia and certainly one that she has no understanding of why she is being taken from her home. We wonder if going back to the orphanage may help Sophia be better prepared for us. Surely the orphanage is not a place that feels like "home" anymore. Just pray for our little Sophie!
We are getting packed and it is CRAZY - we already know that we will be paying for extra weight for our suitcases - there is just NO WAY around it!! I am trying to filter through Sophia's clothes and keep reminding myself that this is NOT a fashion show - and to pack light - but her suitcase alone likely weighs 25 lbs over the 44 pound limit - I have to get it on a scale!!!
We are so excited to go to China. We know how blessed we are. We are feeling anxious and sad to leave our children. It is so hard to think of being away from them for two weeks. They will be having the TIME OF THEIR LIVES with their grandparents which makes it a bit easier to get on the plane!!!! 8 days till we leave and only 11 days till Sophie day!!!
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Poor little thing, being transferred away....but at least you know that soon enough she will be with you, FOREVER!!!
We will pray for a safe trip for
you all! If there is anything we
can do to help in these last days before you leave give me a call.
Yay! I'm so excited for you all! Take lots of pictures, and let me know if there is anything I can do for you. I'll be thinking about you. Enjoy your trip. :)
We will be praying and can't wait to help welcome baby Sophia to your family.
Hi -- this is "The Mimi" from http://ihopewegettwins.blogspot.com I'm here in Seattle visiting with Jeff, Linda, and the boys and I'm so very excited about your trip to China and your being united with little Sophie. Talked to Tara yesterday and asked her about her recommendations regarding what to take/not take -- she and Dirk both said "CHERRIOS" -- lots of them!! Linda has a list of other things to share with you as well so be sure to talk with her for additional info. Do be sure to take lots of pictures, this is a wonderful experience and one that you will want to have captured as well as you can in pictures as I know you will want to remember and share with family and friends 'left behind' :) We'll be checking your blog often for updates so I hope you will be able to post pictures and comments during your trip but if not, please keep us posted through your blog when you return. Good luck and we'll be saying lots of prayers for your safety and that Gotcha Day and your bonding will go well.
Donna (Mimi)
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