Dec
31
2009
Received some pictures from one of the families who journeyed to China at the same time as us. Like us, their daughter was from Shenzhen, and they sent some pictures of this city as we drove through it on our way to the Hong Kong airport and home. In some ways, that day seems like [...]
Sep
19
2009
We arrived home yesterday afternoon, after traveling for just over 24 hours. Our trip home started with a 5:30 am bus ride from Guangzhou to Hong Kong. The ride was three hours long, and took us through Shenzhen which is the city where Emily was abandoned and were she grew up in the [...]
Sep
17
2009
Eleven days ago, 3 couples arrived at the China Marriott Hotel. During this time we have bonded in ways I never would have understood or fathomed. One couple adopted a 14 month old adorable girl and we and another couple adopted energetic girls who are ages 3 and 4. During this time we have [...]
Sep
16
2009
For all intents and purposes we are now done. Today, we had our consulate appointment, and the concerns I mentioned a few posts back didn’t materialize. When it was all said and done, we received Emily’s travel visa. At three this afternoon, we headed over to the consulate, and with about [...]
Sep
14
2009
So here is some more video in no particular order:
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