july 18 - Last day and oops.....

We got up, had a wonderful breakfast, did a bit of shopping and then realized that we had no idea where Sophia's plane ticket was - we ended up calling Northwest and they told us that we needed to reprint the ticket for $100.00 - we were in a mad rush to get to Northwest before they closed at 5pm and also make it to our consulate appointment at 4pm - where we got all of Sophia's necessary paperwork to give to the immigration personnel and took an oath to love her unconditionally (duh) and that everything we have said and done is true to our knowledge. I got teary eyed knowing that this was it! Our daughter can come home to America! We will be leaving tomorrow morning at 5am!!! Pray for us late starers (8am is our typical). Our last day in China is bitter sweet - we will be leaving the land Sophie was born which is sad, but we are bringing her to a place where she has a loving family and siblings who adore her!