...do you realize how difficult it is to keep your check-in luggage down to 44lbs? I have like 4 days worth of clothes, one pair of shoes and all the stuff we need for Kaeli! I'm getting very close to the In-Country limit of 44 lbs. China charges a fee if you are over - and the group as a whole has to pay. It seems that it's more difficult in the winter months than in the summer.
All I can say is, good thing for Chinese Laundry!
I can't believe it's almost time to go! PINCH ME!
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Monday, November 29, 2004
Three days left.....
and just a few errands to run. One week from today, we will have our Kaeli!!! WOW!!! What a journey! She has no idea how her life will change in one week!! Neither do we!!!
I was thinking yesterday, what an awesome time of year to be going to China to get her - Christmas. The wonderful gift of a Saviour and the blessing of our first child... doesn't get much more perfect then that!
I was thinking yesterday, what an awesome time of year to be going to China to get her - Christmas. The wonderful gift of a Saviour and the blessing of our first child... doesn't get much more perfect then that!
Sunday, November 28, 2004
November 28, 2004
We managed to get the Christmas tree up and decorated & put up a tree in Kaeli's room too! :-)
I used a lot of the ribbons from my/her shower fits and tied bows on her tree - it's very "girly"... very cute! I hope she likes it!
We are in the final stages of packing - I can't believe how much "stuff" you need for a child. But, our situation is complicated by her age, sippy cup or bottle? who knows, take both!
4 days and counting....
I used a lot of the ribbons from my/her shower fits and tied bows on her tree - it's very "girly"... very cute! I hope she likes it!
We are in the final stages of packing - I can't believe how much "stuff" you need for a child. But, our situation is complicated by her age, sippy cup or bottle? who knows, take both!
4 days and counting....
Friday, November 26, 2004
November 26, 2004
YEAH! We were able to get the money today! I'm so thankful! We also received our travel package with airline tickets and Kaeli's return lap pass!! What a day! We are working on cleaning the carpets and Sunday will be decorating for Kaeli's first Christmas home! WOW! Can you believe it? I can't!!! What a miracle this child is to me.
Oh! We learned that it might snow when we are in Beijing! How cool is that???
6 days and counting!!!!
Oh! We learned that it might snow when we are in Beijing! How cool is that???
6 days and counting!!!!
November 26, 2004
YEAH! We were able to get the money today! I'm so thankful! We also received our travel package with airline tickets and Kaeli's return lap pass!! What a day! We are working on cleaning the carpets and Sunday will be decorating for Kaeli's first Christmas home! WOW! Can you believe it? I can't!!! What a miracle this child is to me.
Oh! We learned that it might snow when we are in Beijing! How cool is that???
6 days and counting!!!!
Oh! We learned that it might snow when we are in Beijing! How cool is that???
6 days and counting!!!!
Wednesday, November 24, 2004
November 24, 2004
8 days and counting down....
We were not able to get the money yesterday, but the bank has assured us they would this Friday. We are in critical mode now. Please keep this situation in your prayers. I know God did not bring us on this journey to fail at this point - but I'm on edge and really need this obstacle defeated.
I have not started packing yet - I'm scared of the 44lb limit (In-Country) and all the things we need to take. But, we'll manage :-)
A friend of mine leaves today to get her child, another leaves Saturday. I'm excited for all of us!
We were not able to get the money yesterday, but the bank has assured us they would this Friday. We are in critical mode now. Please keep this situation in your prayers. I know God did not bring us on this journey to fail at this point - but I'm on edge and really need this obstacle defeated.
I have not started packing yet - I'm scared of the 44lb limit (In-Country) and all the things we need to take. But, we'll manage :-)
A friend of mine leaves today to get her child, another leaves Saturday. I'm excited for all of us!
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
"The" Important Date to remember!!!
Confirmation today from the agency - we will get Kaeli in the afternoon on December 6th! Keep in mind that China is about 12-13 hours ahead of USA EST. So, we will have her earlier than you think! YIPEE~~
November 23, 2004
We are 9 days away from leaving for China to get Kaeli!! She has no idea what she is in for! We have much to do to get ready!
Today is "M" day - we'll see if 3rd time is a charm to get the $$$ from the bank. We have requested new, uncirculated money (China inspects EVERY bill) to pay the fees. This will make the process smoother to finalize the adoption.
Please keep us in your prayers, and our entire travel group too!
In Him,
Debbie
Today is "M" day - we'll see if 3rd time is a charm to get the $$$ from the bank. We have requested new, uncirculated money (China inspects EVERY bill) to pay the fees. This will make the process smoother to finalize the adoption.
Please keep us in your prayers, and our entire travel group too!
In Him,
Debbie
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