Time to say goodbye...

Last day of a 5 star breakfast buffet.
Last trip to Shamian Island for shopping.
Last dinner of noodles and steamed buns.
Last time we make a sleepy phone call to our Gabby, she yawns because she is waking up, we yawn because it is time for bed.

Our bags are packed, our Lydia is bathed and sleeping, we are ready for our long journey home.
Excited to see family and friends, anxious to see Gabby and Lydia together at last, ready to hold both girls in our arms.

Just like that first flight that took Lydia out of Hunan, the joy is mixed with a bit of sadness that she is leaving her home country. Rob laughs at me that I am already talking about bringing the girls back for a homeland tour when they are older, but these last 5 years with Gabby flew by. Before we know it they will be young ladies who are curious about their heritage and we will be booking flights once again. But for now we are focusing on the trip ahead of us.

We were so lucky to have met so many amazing people on our trip to bring home Lydia. We wish everyone in our group safe travels home and look forward to seeing family pictures in the future.

Thanks to all our friends and family who sent messages and gave us that touch of home while we were away.

Thanks to Dawn and Kim for taking care of our smallest and furriest member of our family Brinkley....you have no idea what is in store for you!

Thanks to Steve, Kelley, Shannon, Denise, Kim, Larry and Jodie who helped keep our Gabby busy and entertained while we were away...and importantly gave Nana a much needed rest over the last two weeks.

Thanks to all of Kay's church and luncheon ladies for showing Gabby the high life while visiting Nana.

Thanks to the McCunes for holding down the home fort while Kay headed to her house with our gal.

Finally, many thanks to Mom for taking care of our precious Gabby....we can't wait to see you both!

See you on the other side of the pond....
Love,
Kara, Rob and our little Lydia