We spent the better part of today packing. I feel so much better! Now we can concentrate on bringing Amy Meng home. What we were going to try to pack into 2 suitcases turned into 5 suitcases and they are stuffed full. Much thanks to my wonderful neighbors who have lent me not only their luggage but also their scale to weigh them on!
We have been told that the beds in Zhengzhou are as hard as rocks and the secret is to persistently order blankets until you can stand them. We were also told that they are slightly bigger than twin beds and we get 4 of them for the 7 of us! One of our suitcases is packed with 2 air mattresses which we are assuming we will be able to fit into the room.
I keep wondering if Amy Meng knows that we are coming. I am hopeful that they will tell her before "gotcha day" so that she will have time say goodbye to all of her friends and nannies. I can only imagine how hard this is going to be for her leaving her second family to join her third family that she doesn't share a culture or a language with. It is easy for us because we have so much to gain, but for her it will take time for her to understand that we truly love her. Still, we are excited to begin this journey, to lavish her with love, to watch for her first smile, to listen for her first laugh, to cuddle up beside her and look at books... There are going to be so many firsts for us all to go through. How long will it be before she lets us do these things with her and for her? A day? A week? A year? Time will tell. I am ready to get started though. In 4 days we leave for China and in 9 days we will be with Amy. I can hardly wait!
4 comments:
I can only imagine the fear, excitment and love that you feel with this new season in your life. Remeber Joshua 1:9 The LORD God will be with you wherever you go.
Have a safe journey and looking forward to hearing about your trip
Sincerely
Kathy and family
Hey Guys
This is going such an exciting chapter in all of your lives!! We are so happy for you. The butterflys won't go away until Amy is right by your side and then you will be filled with love and overwhelming joy! Many will tell you what a blessing you will be to Amy Meng (and that is true), but she will bless you in ways you never imagined. God is AWESOME!!! Hopefully you're journaling the entire journey, it's great to read over again a year or so later. We can't wait to hear all about the journey and everything you learn about Amy's culture while you are there. Mostly, we can't wait to hear about the moment you all see Amy Meng for the first time. You are all going to be covered in prayer and you know you have God's favor and blessing as you go to pick up your daughter!
Love ya
Dan, Donna, Taylor, Matt & Caleb
What a wonderful Blog!! Thank you for sharing this amazing journey with your family and friends. We love you all so much! You will be in our prayers and thoughts as you travel to China. Amy is so fortunate to be blessed with such a wonderful family!
Always know that if you ever need anything, anytime... now or in the days, weeks, months and years to come, we are there! The Spooner Family
We are praying for you all today as you journey to Beijing. We checked the weather and it looks like you all will have lots of sunshine! We can't wait to read more of your adventure!
Blessings from CO,
Andy, Amy, Kimberly, Caleb, Josiah and Moriah
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