Excitement, anticipation, fear, happiness, love, you name it, we are feeling it! And we only have one more day until we are on our way. I figured I'd better send a quick message since tomorrow will probably be total chaos with all last minute events! We will leave our house about 4 a.m. on Friday and be on a plane by 7:30! Thank you all for your prayers and support. Please continue to pray for my family, especially my 3 children Ryan, Marissa and Mya. I don't think they quite realize that they won't see us for 2 weeks. It might not seem that long, but when a family is used to their routine and something changes it abruptly, there are bound to be unhappiness and tears. That is my biggest fear. We get to experience it all, they get to wait still, for two more weeks! They have been just as big prayer warriors as anybody, and I feel they might be at their end of "Come on already" too! I can't even describe that I miss them already, but I do!
I will miss all of you!!! I think back this past year, deciding to adopt again, all the appointments, the awesome friends and family that helped us, the Chili Cook off, the Yard Sale, The Sub Sale. Each and every one of you will always have a part in our family. You helped us complete it! Can you believe now looking back, "Where did this year go?"
Hopefully once we all get settled, I can get back to what I like doing most. Spending every waking second with my family and friends! Helping when ever needed and having special visits. I feel like I have been a little secluded in my own misery, so to speak and it is a tremendous feeling to finally see our happy ending!
Well, I will try to update my blog daily, and please, please, please leave us a comment! I need your words of encouragement. I am not a great traveler and I tend to miss home the second I get to my destination. Even if it a weekend get away! There is no place like home and even though I am going to try to cherish every moment in China, I know my heart will ache for my home!
We love you all!!!! God Bless!!!
Love,
Mary
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
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ok...i'm laughing out loud! i thought you were leaving today! i guess because i leave on a wednesday. the reason i was laughing is because i told angela to pray for you because you were flying right now!! too funny. i have that poor chick so confused!
Safe travels and if you need anything I'm here for you!!!! Please tell Mariah that Tao Tao says hi and maybe it may help to show her pictures of Channing and Sydney??? Anyways, either on Monday or Tuesday tell whoever you see from the SWI that Wu Bao Tao is doing great and says Hi from Canada!!!!
We'll be watching for updates!!!
HUGS
Ohhh I am so excited for you :)
Blessings,
Tami
Noah's mama
www.tillGodbringsthemhome.blogspot.com
Woo Hoo... you have a great trip hon. I am so happy for you. Soak it all in and take your time! She will love you!!!! Travel safe!
Sarah k
Mary,
So happy this day is here. Have a great trip. Can't wait till you are home with your daughter!
Mary - Have a wonderful trip! I know it will be hard to leave your other kids behind but just think about that little one who is waiting for you in China. I'll be praying for your family!
Cindy
http://adopttaiwan.wordpress.com
YAAAHOOO and Hallelujah! I'm right there feeling your butterflies.... oh goodness! Yippee!! I know it is soo hard to leave your little ones at home, because I've never done it and we will be leaving them and I am nervous beyond belief. I so get your nerves! Soon, you will be there and in your arms, your little Mariah will be. How exciting! have a wonderful and safe trip and I'll be praying for your little ones back home. =0) Much Love, Sara
Hi, Mary and Chad! I am enjoying reading all about your trip! This is what you've been waiting for! Isn't God good! Love, Carol in Rootstown
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