Moving Right Along
It's starting to hit us how soon we may be leaving. Someone else in our group got travel approval after only 1 week instead of the 2&1/2 average. We may just have a tad over a month before we leave (a little sooner possibly if we get travel approval much sooner than we think). I'm getting a little nervous about coordinating all the details and packing for such a huge trip. There's bound to be something we forget which may be a bigger deal when we're in China than some other places. We're praying about details, details, details:
- that our luggage won't get lost
- that we can all stay relatively free of sickness (and that kids won't forget that they can't even brush their teeth with the tap water in China)
- for Tru to do well without us for so long
Most importantly, we're praying for Ellie Kay and her adjustment to us. We pray she'll be able to sense our love for her (which has no language). We're praying for her foster mother and for her heart and sadness she's bound to feel when she has to give EK up.
Matt has jumped in on helping decorate Tru and Ellie Kay's room that they will be sharing. I will try to post pictures when we're about done, but let me say that Matt is doing an awesome job and it's cute seeing him thinking girlie! He's a FANTASTIC "boy Dad" and I know he's going to be just as good of a "girl Dad". I can't wait to see him with her.
Hope travel approval comes soon. Put a wash cloth over faucet on sink and duct tape it. We did this and it was very helpful, especially for the first few days of jetlag. Looking forward to following you along in china. She is beautiful and congrats. She will have your husband wrapped around her fingers quickly.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy for the tips! Did you take duct tape with you? (I peeked at your blog and your daughter is beautiful!!). :)
DeleteI might be stating the obvious but divide your things (Ellie's included) among all the suitcases you're taking. That way if one suitcase goes missing, you still have outfits, diapers, formula etc. and aren't stranded with nothing! Sure, you can do some shopping there but it's always nice to have your own things! :-)
ReplyDeleteActually that's very smart and I had not gotten that far, but how smart that is! Will absolutely follow that advice. Thanks!!
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