Saturday, January 09, 2010

Bye from Beijing

Good morning / evening, All! Well ... we have a big day ahead of us. As mentioned in our previous post, we will have a somewhat leisurely morning and will meet our group at Noon to head out for some more sightseeing ... which we will wrap up this evening. Then we will be delivered with all of our stuff to the airport to catch a 3-hour flight to Kunming, departing at approx. 8:10 pm. That will put us getting in pretty late, and we imagine we will have an early morning the next day ... The Day! So, perhaps this is the calm before the storm(?) :) God has prepared us ... we are ready.

So, in all likelihood this will be our last post before Anna is placed in our arms (chills as I just typed that!). It 's hard to believe the time has arrived ... we woke up this morning feeling rested and talking about how, in just a matter of hours, we will be on a plane to our little girl. Amazing what God has done.
We'll leave with a few pics. from our hotel room here...note that glass wall you are seeing on the other side of the bed is the bathroom, not a lot of privacy going on there!
p.s. We are able to read to read your comments now and they are keeping us going - thank you all so much!!






10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Room looks great. You have a full
day ahead of you and an even
bigger one tomorrow. Your next
post will be super exciting - can't wait. Love you both. Travel
safely - Grammie

Three Gals and a Guy said...

I would have serious issues with that bathroom, haha! So glad that the time is finally upon you! I can not wait to see a current picture of your daughter and see you as a family of three. God's blessings to you ! Much love, Mandy Kevin Emma and Hannah

Momma Vaughan said...

That is a swanky little room! I like it. I will be checking tirelessly until your next post. Even though I know it won't be up yet, I want to be the first to see it! I wake up in the night and check your blog! I can't imagine how excited you guys are if I'm about to burst!

Always good to see your smiling faces...I can't wait to see the smile in your next picture! It will be priceless.

Love you so much,
Julie

PS-Nathan keeps saying "I can't wait to meet Anna." Katie keeps asking to see your blog with your pictures and she pretends to call you guys.

Ruthie said...

Safe travels to Anna! Praises for God's faithfulness!!! Can't WAIT to see the photos of all of you together.

Ok, the see through bathroom wall is hilarious. Seriously?!?!

Love,
Missy (Brad and Zeke)

Anonymous said...

We too are anxiously awaiting your next post!!! We can't wait to rejoice over your picture holding YOUR DAUGHTER!!! I feel like we are waiting in a delivery room and you are laboring!!! We are so excited!!!

Love, Duane and Nichole

Anonymous said...

Thanks so much for keeping us updated! It is so exciting and you both have been so inspirational with your quiet patience and faith! God is so good!
Blessings,
Michelle McCoy

Anonymous said...

I can't believe the wait is nearly over. The emotions for everyone is going to be so tremendous on Monday. What could be more wonderful than to see your baby girl and hold her for the first time. What a great moment! That's a Kodak moment. Oh, that bathroom/bedroom might be a new concept in home design. HA! Love you both, nana (mom)

Marlana said...

Can you believe that the last few years have led up to this point for you? I can't wait to read your next post and see your pictures. I know you will have loving arms for Anna to comfortably fall into. She is the answer to the prayers you have long been waiting for. God is soooo good! Bless you guys for having huge hearts and so much patience. Anna is lucky that you were chosen to be her forever family.

Mrs. Misty said...

Quite a room...I think I could use a little privacy in the potty room though!!! I am so glad you guys are having a wonderful time!! I can not wait to see your next post...know that Anna will be with you is so exciting!!

Know that are thoughts and prayers are with you!! We will take a moment of silence and pray for you this morning in Sunday school...I am the leader, so I can do whatever I want!!

Love you guys!!!
Misty

Jennifer said...

I'm so excited to see your pictures! What a great time to show Anna. Mom said at this point she'd be so nervous she'd be throwing up. But as you say God has prepared you. And you have the prayers of so many behind you, you should be floating. Prayers especially this morning in Sunday school class. Can't wait for your next entry!