Sunday, June 20, 2010

Getting Lydia tomorrow

We're getting Lydia tomorrow morning around 9:30! If we go by Chinese time, it will be Monday, June 21...my sister Kathy's birthday. If we go by Missouri time it will be 8:30 pm on Sunday, so technically still Father's Day. Either way a VERY momentous occasion as we become a family of four!

We're meeting our Guide in the hotel lobby around 9 to go to the civil affairs office and get Lydia. After that the plan is to do a little paperwork, go to a store to get baby food, then back to the hotel. We know from Gabby though that plans need to be very flexible! Lydia will be calling the shots... we are hoping that she adjusts to us well.

Gabby's first two days were very memorable for those of you who have heard the stories. Our friend Denise has often said that "lightning doesn't strike twice"...so we will be be cautiously optimistic, but ready to do anything to make her happy.

The hotel brought us a crib for the room and we're all set, ready to go!



3 comments:

  1. Glad to hear everything going well...we're all very excited! Very special that Lydia's gotcha day will be on my bday and Father's Day, which
    sometimes do fall on the same day...like last year :) And her next special day will be on your wedding anniversary...so very meant to be this little one in our family! Sending lots of love from K,D & R

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  2. We are at the Rotary convention in Montreal. Today the Rotary International president gave a speech on Rotary projects. He commented on the orphanages Rotary is currently sponsoring in China. How ironic!!! My thoughts were of course with both of you. Enjoying your posts and the pictures. Love, Carole and Fred

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  3. Praying for you tonight!! What a special day. We're looking forward to seeing your posts and pictures! Hugs, Susan

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