the BIG day

OK, the big day is tomorrow, we are all feeling a little the pressure to make sure we don't forget anything!

bought our tickets

Well it is official, Airline tickets were purchased this week! I would like to highly recommend Golden Rule Travel, Shawnna was the biggest help to me. A minimum of 6 travel agencies were called, I was trying to get the best price. What I found is a lots of agents that don't want to work, didn't want to listen and did not do what we asked. Until I spoke with Shawnna. What a jewel she is. Calmed my fears and hooked us up.
We leave Thursday morning at 9:15. Gotta go to Richmond, pick up Ms. Angie, my dear friend that is keeping the van and get to the airport.
OFF we go:o) I am only having a little trouble sleeping, only a little excited.

travel approval, consulate appointments!

IT IS FINALLY HERE TA TA CA CA, it'S FUNNY this thing we have petitioned the Lord for since Jan 08 is here and now I am an emotional wreck.

We leave on Thursday 3/19 and return on 4/4!!! We fly to Houston and the Broussards on 3/19. We are all so excited to see Ashley, Bub and the kiddos. Andy and Jarren wil be with his Miss Ashwey for the week.

We fly out of Houston on Friday night, and plan to arrive in Nanjing on 3/22.
Bj will be in my arms on MONDAY.

Today we are all a little anxious and want that TA!!
We are hoping for and expecting good news tomorow:o)

expectations

1 Peter 3: 8-12 Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm.

Instead, bless—that's your job, to bless. You'll be a blessing and also get a blessing. Whoever wants to embrace life and see the day fill up with good, Here's what you do: Say nothing evil or hurtful; Snub evil and cultivate good; run after peace for all you're worth. God looks on all this with approval, listening and responding well to what he's asked; But he turns his back on those who do evil things.

I am expecting good things today.....

blessings

Deuteronomy 28 1-6 If you listen obediently to the Voice of God, your God, and heartily obey all his commandments that I command you today, God, your God, will place you on high, high above all the nations of the world. All these blessings will come down on you and spread out beyond you because you have responded to the Voice of God, your God:
God's blessing inside the city, (whichever city we will be in while traveling)
God's blessing in the country;
God's blessing on your children, (blessing, protection and favor while we are apart)
the crops of your land,
the young of your livestock,
the calves of your herds,
the lambs of your flocks.
God's blessing on your basket and bread bowl;
God's blessing in your coming in,
God's blessing in your going out.

I am reading alot about blessings right now,and reminding myself of the goodness and joy to come. The Promises of God are yes!

I am frustrated and just want my baby home.

I emailed Fei Friday, she feels sure "any day now, be patient when TA comes things happen in a blink"

Waiting....

Chinese New Year was last week, no TA's issued.
We received our VISA's back on 1/30 from the Assistant Stork , yes!!
Now we have to find a travel agent to help us with our flights get the littles to Ashley and Bub and
get us to Beijing!

Habakkuk 1:5 (New Living Translation)
The Lord’s Reply 5 The Lord replied,
“Look around at the nations; look and be amazed![a] For I am doing something in your own day, something you wouldn’t believe even if someone told you about it.