It has been a rocky road to get here, but we finally have our travel approval to go to China! We are beyond excited. We had been in touch with our agency because of some "issues" on their side not getting our paperwork done. Told that they hoped to see our TA sometime next week. Late Friday got the call that it was here! I think we are still in shock. Ironically, they wanted to know if we wanted to travel at the end of next week! Uhm, yes, but not possible. We are looking at leaving August 12 and will fly to Shanghai. Hope to spend two nights there and then fly on to Wuhan. Either that first afternoon or next morning, they will bring Maisy to us. For those wondering, yes, she then stays with us forever. We do our province or state paperwork that week. At the end of the week we leave for Guangzhou. There we will complete our paperwork at the US Consulate. Then we fly home! OMG, we are just freaking out now. I think it is finally sinking in. We are going to have another daughter! :) Will keep things posted here until I get the new site up.
We need to paint and clean and go through clothes! So much to do, but all of it worth it!
Attaching our little video of Maisy for your viewing pleasure.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4g8G4VkDhc
OMG! I'M freaking out, too:)!! Do you need any help keeping Libby occupied while you clean and organize? I could come over some night myself or anytime during the day with the kids if you think it would keep her busy!
ReplyDeleteI'm tearing up. I can't wait to meet her!!!!! And I second Sarah's offer....you could drop her off at Aid's party and she will be well occupied for a few hours if you wanted to get started!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to follow you around China on your Blog. I'll best Libby is beside herself
ReplyDeletewishing her sister was home with you right N O W ! Try an remember one important thing ... keep your sense of humor handy at all times!
John C, Saint Paul
That is the best news. I am so, so happy for you!! Brought tears to my eyes!! Your long awaited journey is in less than three weeks!! I am praying for you that everything goes smoothly from here on out!!!
ReplyDeleteWoo Hoo!!! I am so excited for you.
ReplyDeleteWe're so happy for you all! I have goose bumps thinking of how wonderful it is! Although I'm a little bit sad too...we are flying into Minneapolis on the 13th of August and were hoping to see you. But this means that the next time we do see you we will also get to meet Maisy!
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