Sorry I haven't posted sooner...I have been busy packing everthing we own for our journey to the other side of the world! Then I spend a lot of time UNPACKING as we are limited to only 44 pounds each. We have the finalized plans for our trip. They are as follows:
Fri. Feb. 15: Depart Tri-Cities at 7:20am, Detroit, Tokyo, Beijing
Sat. Feb. 16: Arrive Beijing at 9:15pm (We lost a day going!)
Sun. Feb 17: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Acrobat Show
Mon. Feb. 18: Great Wall of China, Living Hope Training Center
Tue. Feb. 19: Depart 8:35am for Xian, Lily is united w/ her Forever Family!
Wed. Feb. 20: Paperwork
Thu. Feb. 21: Get to know Lily
Fri. Feb. 22: Terra Cotta Warriors
Sat. Feb. 23: Tour Xian
Sun. Feb. 24: Free Day
Mon. Feb. 25: Free Day
Tue. Feb. 26: Fly to Guangzhou for American portion; Victory Hotel
Wed. Feb. 27: Medical Check and Visa Photo
Thu. Feb. 28: Consulate Appointment
Fri. Feb. 29: Swearing in at American Consulate and Shopping
Sat. Mar. 1: COME HOME!!! Arrive Tri-Cities at 3 :15 pm!!! (We gain a day on return!)
We ask everyone for their prayers for safe travel, good health and a smooth transition for both Lily and Sophie. It is not unusal for adopted children to grieve for a few days so we also pray for patience and comfort during this period.
Thanks to everyone who has seen us through this process...it has been a long road and we're ready to get our daughter home and begin a new chapter as a Family of Four!!!
Back to the packing!!!!!
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Best wishes for a wonderful, safe, smooth trip. We got our list the night before we left...ha ha ha ...then in the hurry I never read it and didn't know where we were staying, but I never cared....I just wanted to get there!! If you see Grace in Beijing give her our best. She is SWEET!
Have an awesome time! We can't WAIT to see Sophie and Lily together!
So your off to China at last! Be safe, I know you will have a wonderful adventure. Can't wait to see pictures of the four of you.
Love to all
Pete and Gail
We love you... Sophie, we know that you will be the best big sister! We will pray everyday for safe travel, easy transition for all, and thanksgiving for DeBraal's family of four.
Happy Trails my friends!!!!!
It's 6:21 am on FRIDAY!!!!
Time to FLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Pete, Debra, and Sophie!!
Wade, Ben, and Ryan here. Clay is parking carts. Too bad you guys are gonna miss out on the beef stew and cornbread!! Everything is good here; call us if you need us. Have a safe trip. Take a lot of pictures. Ryan wants to see the great wall. :)
Loved your letter and picture. My prayers go with you on your trip/adventure. Gramma and Grammpa told us about your plans when we had our after Christmas get together. They are excited too. Your blog is great--I will check it often. As we say in this part of the country--"Come good home". Much love, "Aunt" Judy
Yeah!!!... I know your ready. Take care, Have a wonderful time, Enjoy every moment. I know everyone will be thinking about you next week in Wisconsin. Call if you need anything. Congratulations to Sophie on her First Communion!
Lot's of Love,
Chris, Bill, Emily & Katie
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