We received our travel approval on March 11th. We now know when we are finally going to get Shae. We leave on May 5th and come back on May 21st (Karen's Birthday). We will fly to Shae's province on Mother's Day and will be able to receive her the very next day (May 10th) -- what a great belated Mother's Day present!! See our tenative timeline below:
May 5 - Leave for China
May 6-8 Beijing (Sightseeing - Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City)
May 9-13 Xi'an City (Gotcha Day May 10, Sightseeing - Terracotta Warriors, Ancient Wall of Xi'an)
May 14-20 Guangzhou (Medical exams, Shae's Visa and Consulate Appointment)
May 21 Fly back to Georgia
It is so hard to believe that after 4 years of waiting and praying that it is finally going to happen. Please keep our family in your prayers as we go about getting ready to travel and thru the whole travel process. All prayers are appreciated.
Happy birthday, sweet girl!
11 years ago
We are so excited for you and for Shae! We will watch and pray with you as you travel and hold her in your arms for the very first time. Many blessings from Ellie's family!
ReplyDeleteoh wow what an amazing time to finally get Shae..right after Mother's day and then coming home on your birthday Karen! so so sweet. Didn't our Lord plan this in an amazing way? Glad to know y'all are heading out soon.
ReplyDeleteThis is such an amazing event for you guys!!! I's so excited for you! I can't wait to see her in person and be able to share the Lord with her as she grows. Who knows, maybe her and Madi will have a lot to keep in touch about.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to follow your trip and relive ours! We were on our return flight with a family who had volunteered at Shae's foster home. I asked if they knew her and they did! They said she's a real girlie girl. :) They suggested bringing a play cell phone and a play purse to win her over! :)
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