Just a quick update from our 12th night. We went on the Pearl River cruise. The Pearl river is the 4th largest river in China. We enjoyed eating Papa Johns pizza and seeing the city of Guangzhou from the river.
Day 13
One year ago our sweet baby girl was born! We are grateful to Annie Kate's biological mother for giving her life and thankful to God for choosing us to be her earthly parents. We are truly blessed!! We spent her birthday shopping at the Pearl Market and going out to dinner with our group.
Birthday cakes in China are not quite the same as in the U.S.
Day 14
Finally U.S. Consulate Day!!
When we got there we where so excited until we found out that our Chinese adoption certificate was not fully complete for all of the nineteen families in our group!! Needless to say there were some upset people! The State Department advised us not to leave the country without this completed document. But thank the Lord the documents are on there way to us as of tonight. Our guide has never seen this issue in over twenty years!
When we got back to our hotel we took a group picture. What a blessing to see all the forever families!!
Tonight we went to a eat with some of our new friends and Annie Kate made a friend too.
One more day!!! Can't wait to fly home!
Praise the Lord for his blessing on your trip! So glad that you were able to experience this with other families and children, too!
ReplyDeleteJanel just told me the news and I am beyond excited for you!!! She is beautiful. What a blessing. Praying for your safe return home and we can't wait to meet her. The Boohers
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! Can't wait to see you Friday.
ReplyDeleteShe is precious. So happy for all of you!
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