Psalms 126:3

"The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy!"


We've Been Waiting:

Making our Way to Miah:

We are very close to receiving out TA (Travel Approval) WHOOP, WHOOP!

April 23: All Hague adoption paperwork is complete. US Consulate will issue our Article 5 to China (CCCWA) within 10 days.


Happy Referral Day: February 21, 2013
(we waited 1 year, 6 months, 20 days, 6 hours, 13 minutes

LID - March 26, 2012

DTC (dossier to China): March 9, 2012

USCIS Approval: February 13, 2012

USCIS Fingerprinting visit: February 7, 2012

Dossier completed: January 2012

Chinese Consulate mailing: December 2011

Paper-chase began: August 1, 2011

Talk to our Agency: July 2011

Decision to begin the journey: Father's Day 2011

Monday, January 5, 2009

HERE'S OUR TRIP

Our travel group includes 21 families
(That means that 21 children will now have a forever family!)
As you can imagine, we are so elated to finally be on our way to Liliah


Jan 8th Depart for Beijing @ 1PM

Jan 9th Arrive in Beijing @ 9:40 PM

Jan 10th Tour Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace

Jan 11th Attend a local church service, climb The Great Wall

Jan 11th Evening flight to Nanning, Guangxi

Jan 12th GOTCHA DAY - MEET LILIAH

Jan 13th - 16th Adoption appointments, sightseeing and shopping

Jan 17th Flight to Guangzhou

Jan 18th Medical Exams & Consulate paperwork

Jan 19th - 20th Sightseeing, more shopping (& maybe naps!)

Jan 21st Official US Consulate appointment

Jan 22nd Last day to hang out in China & pick-up Visa

Jan 23rd Depart for USA - Home, Sweet Home!

6 comments:

Laurie said...

Itinerary looks GREAT!! You'll have so much fun doing all those activities. Oh, I just can't wait to follow along!!

Anonymous said...

Wow!! Your gotcha date is getting soooooo close now!!!! Less than a week now. . .whoooooopeeeee!!!! I bet your heads are just "swimming" with excitement!!! The sightseeing will be really neat. . .can't wait to hear all about everything!! HUGS and Prayers!! Lori

Patricia said...

Just stoppin' by to wish you the perfect journey of a lifetime!!! ENJOY those days before Gotcha Day...take it ALL in!! It all goes so fast!!

Less than one week & you have your baby girl!!! I'm soooo excited for you both!! Can't wait to follow along!!

Anonymous said...

I am sooo...excited for you guys! The time is drawing near. We will be sending prayers and blessings for the entire journey. Luv ya - Diana

Anonymous said...

Mom checking in to say HI from me and Dad. Hope you had a good trip and will be enjoying some sightseeing soon. I can only imagine the emotions and excitement you're experiencing and the get-together with Liliah in a few days...give her hugs/kisses from Papa and Nanna. Love/hugs, Dad & Mom.

Laurie said...

Okay, REALLY wanting an update here, folks! Hope you arrived safely and are having fun exploring China!! Prayers are with you!