I knew it when we got off of our plane after 33 hours of travel because I went to use the restroom and there, on the floor-- my very first squatty potty! WOOHOO! We're in China! We landed in Nanchang, Jiangxi to VERY heavy rain and lightening, which was a little disconcerting. But, when we found out from our guide that the flights landing 2-3 hours prior to ours all had to be re-routed to neighboring cities, we were SO relieved to have landed. Our route was so circuitous that we flew on 5 different planes. Luckily, when we come home, that will be much more broken up and spread out. I don't know how we could have done that trip here with little Ping Ping in tow.
Speaking of Ping Ping, we meet her tomorrow! I have to say, my body is still so weired out by this whole traveling thing that I am still not as excited about meeting her as I had thought. I can't believe I am saying that, but I have this strange mix of emotions about it. It doesn't help that one of the last times that we skyped with my family at home, little Timothy started crying and saying that he wanted us to come home now. If there was ever a way to relieve the pain of home sickness, Skype is THE way to go. I think tomorrow that I will be a mess of nerves again and it will not be easy getting through the day, anticipating our meeting. Please pray for me! Pray for LilyJoy and her transition. Pray for all of us as a family and that bonding happens.
I'll try and get some pictures as soon as I can!
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I will be praying for you, LilyJoy, and your sweet boys at home. I can totally imagine how your emotions are all over the place--it has to be normal. Even though it is a happy time, there is a lot of stress and weariness involved as well. The best part will be when everyone is home as a family!
Congrats... You Made It! Hello 33 hours... ugh. I'm so thankful you wrote about the out-of-body strangeness. Not only is your body on a funky clock than it is used to, but you have little ones at home. I completely know exactly how you feel and remember it well. I remember feeling like I needed to remember to breathe because of everything going on. Just hang in there, take a deep breathe and go hug your daughter tomorrow. Milana didn't come to me at first... bring Gerber Puffs if you have them. Sweets seems to warm up everything too. I was a bit shaky too and running on adrenaline. Just remember to have someone videotape as much as possible... that helped when I walked out of the orphanage and said, "what did I say in there?" Much love and you will do great. The children at home will be fine... I know that was so extremely hard. We spoke everyday probably 30 minutes to an hour. Blogging helped HUGE... those pictures will be analyzed by your boys like you won't believe! =0) Sara (if you need any advice about our initial eye adjustments with our daughter, let me know, I'll tell you what we did).
Timmy is slowly getting adjusted. This morning he actually told me it's fun being here while you are in China. Just remember, you saw him in the very early stages of adjustment.
Mom
we have a Jiangxi girl also, from Shangrao City. Nanchang was great at the time it felt a few days to many but looking back we learned so much about China being there. We also live in Washington state, Seattle.
Enjoy your trip it is a once in a lifetime experience. Looking forward to seeing pictures with your sweet daughter.
Blessings
Amy
Praying you can sleep; that is the most important thing to get your energy and emotions back to normal! Sleep!
Skype is great, we used in while in China too.
Alyzabeth's Mommy for Eleven Months!
So glad you made it safe through all that weather! I would imagine that you are so tired from traveling, I would not worry about the excitement. I know with our kids, it took me time to realize this was MY kid. I am sure it is the same with adoption- you know you are excited, and that this is your child, but it all feels so unreal! We are thinking of you. Really let us know if we can help at all with the boys! I am sure they are really missing you and vice versa.
Steve & Coco ~
Please know that ALL of your family is in our prayers!! We too are with ASIA and will be traveling in the next few months for Gabriella:) We pray that LilyJoy has a very easy transition and that God gives you the answers in knowing what she needs:) We also pray for your little guys at home that the time that Mommy and Daddy are in China will go by in the blink of an eye and you will all be reunited very, very soon:)
I've tried to post a comment twice. Prayers are coming your way via Samuel and Timothy's evening prayers!
I can't believe you're THERE. . .I had those same mixed emotions. Don't worry. . .you'll be just fine. It can be scary to think about a total stranger with a personality of her own becoming your very own daughter in a matter of seconds. Praying for some precious bonding time, and can't wait to see the photos. SKYPE was my best friend, and I have no idea how you managed to watch your son cry! If Peyton had done that to me I would have lost it. I think Peyton knew I was more homesick than he needed me - so he was super funny and strong and loving. I was constantly in tears. Don't forget to take a picture of those squatty potties!
Hurry, post pics!!!
33 hrs of travel, jet lag, etc can really do a number on you. You've probably met her by now and I hope all is going well.
Good luck You will have LilyJoy in your arms now can't wait to here how it went!
Hugs Ruth in NZ and yes Nanchang in a thunbderstorm is amazing!
Courtney,
Can't wait to find out how things went and see some pictures!!! Will keep checking back!
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