The Flight

The great news is we have had no problems with flights today. We are ahead of schedule right now. We should arrive in Shanghai 1:55 p.m. china time.

What a long flight...14 hours and some minutes. We are almost halfway there. Grace just declared she is never ever flying again. Bad news for her because we have 4 more flights until we arrive home.

We're Off...Destination Shanghai, China

We are at RDU waiting for our flight to leave. Only 1 1/2 hours until take-off. Next stop is Chicago, Illinois. Then on to Shanghai, China. We arrive 1:55 p.m. Saturday China time. China is 12 hours ahead of us.

Hard to believe the day has finally arrived. It feels like I am living someone else's life. Can this really be real? Isn't this the stuff dreams are made of? Not even in my wildest dreams did I imagine that by the age of 44 I would have gone to Russia twice and China twice to add to our family.

God has been so good to us. In the 21 years and 23 months that Dallas and I have been married God has truly blessed us. Only God could achieve the miracles that have taken place in our lives. Sure we have had hardships, everybody does but God has always been there to pick us up.

I wish my Mom could be here to share this with us. Knowing my Mom she would be going with us. She would love my girls as she did my boys. At least she does have the best seat in house looking down from above.

Next post Shanghai, China

Bags are Packed

I finally gave up on fitting everything into 4 suitcases. I planned to pack light, it just didn't go as planned. We have 5 suitcases but should be 4 on the way home. We have a complete medicine cabinet and lots of snacks.

We leave for the airport in 3 hours. Don't think I will be getting too much sleep tonight.

Our Itinerary

April 13: Leave Home
April 14: Arrive in Shanghai by UA835 at 13:55
Local sightseeing(visit Shikumen Residence and the Bund)
Stay in Bund Hotel
April 15: Fly from Shanghai to Nanchang by FM9257(11:45/13:10)
Meet the child in the afternoon
Stay in Jin Feng Hotel
April 16: Registration & Notarization
April 17: Local sightseeing(visit Teng Wang Pavilion), shopping for baby stuff
April 18: Free activity
April 19: Local sightseeing (visit Xianghu Park)
Get notary books and check documents
April 20: Get passport
Fly from Nanchang to Guangzhou by CZ3626(17:50/19:20)
Stay in Garden Hotel Guangzhou
April 21: Physical check for baby & Photo for the baby & TB Test
April 22: Local sightseeing(visit Safari Park)
April 23: Get physical report
April 24: Go shopping with Ann from Red Threads
April 25: Visa appointment at 09:30
Swearing in ceremony at the Consulate
April 26: Get visa
April 26: Take van to Hong Kong- Stay at Sky City Marriott
April 27: Fly Home

Itinerary Coming Soon

So little time,so much to do. My plan is to post my itineray tomorrow night. It has been a whirlwind since last Thursday.

I Love My Secret Pal!

I have loved having a secret pal! Once you receive TA your secret pal is revealed. Today was the day. I had a package full of goodies when I arrived home. Have I mentioned how much I love mail? The kids laughed as I squealed with delight. Inside were two outfits, a nightgown,a beautiful cross necklace,two flower clips, a headband, a pack of socks,some chocolates, and a candle. Thank you so much, Secret Pal!!

Flights Booked

Our flights are booked but our bags aren't packed. We leave April 13 and arrive in Shanghai, China on April 14. On April 15 we will fly to Nanchang, Jiangxi. So excited, better get packing.