Saturday, April 6, 2013

Our lives are about to change!

Today was a nice day. It was still a little chilly but the sun was out and the sky was so blue and clear which is rare here! We went to the Forbidden City was was built in the 15th century and was where the emperor lived. We also went to Tienimen square and a Hutong tour riding on rickshaws through the old houses of the city. It was a wild ride! Then we all went out to lunch together. Came back to the hotel for awhile and Naomi and I walked to a Starbucks nearby. We then had a meeting with Bethany's China coordinator. She remembered us from 2 years ago, so it was fun to show her pictures of Caleb. She kept saying what a large family we will have! She told us that tomorrow afternoon our daughter will be brought to our hotel. So that will be different than how we got Caleb. Tonight we went to an acrobat show. Naomi was really amazed. We didn't really want to go out to eat so we just grabbed something to go from McDonald's. (yes I ate McDonald's!) We have to get up at 4:30 in the morning so we can all catch flights to our different cities. Its so mind boggling that I will be a mom again tomorrow afternoon! Its just so hard to describe. It is amazing! It is amazing to be here again and to have this priviledge again. Everyone is our group is excited and nervous. Two of the couples are becoming parents for the first time, they are the most nervous!!! We have all bonded the last couple of days and are sad to have to part tomorrow. But we will meet back up in 5 days with our new children. That part is so fun, to meet everyone's kids! I better TRY and get some sleep. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. We would love to hear from anyone reading this. Please pray especially for our big day tomorrow!

3 comments:

  1. I LOVE Naomi's smile in every picture. I can only imagine what it's like for her to experience China for the first time. Her enthusiasm is contagious :) I am excited for everyone, praying, and keeping up on your posts! Enjoy God's miracles!

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  2. Loving your posts. Can't wait to talk to you again.

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  3. Oh so excited!!!!! Both for you and for us as we are anxious to meet her! love!!

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