I am a little worried about our travel to China. Our little guy is waiting for us in Beijing. I have joined the orphanage yahoo group and I have found out a wealth of information. There is a family traveling this month from my agency to get their little girl from the same orphanage. She and I have been corresponding. I have sent her a picture of our little boy in the hopes she may be able to see him. However, this family is having to stay 20 days in China. Apparently it is taking longer for the passport to be completed in Beijing. I emailed my sw earlier this week, and she said there is a good possibility our stay could be that long as well. So, while I am ready to hop on a plane asap to bring our boy home, I have butterflies in my stomach about leaving my children behind for so long. Emmie would not be able to go. Missing 3 weeks of HS would just not be good for her. Leaving Sophia and Daniel for that long....the thought nearly makes me ill. However, I understand the journey and what needs to be done must be done. So I guess I am asking for all of you that have your faith, to please pray for a normal 2 week stay in China for us. I am still waiting for our "Pre-approval" and as soon as I have it I will post our little guys picture.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
A Bit Worried
I am a little worried about our travel to China. Our little guy is waiting for us in Beijing. I have joined the orphanage yahoo group and I have found out a wealth of information. There is a family traveling this month from my agency to get their little girl from the same orphanage. She and I have been corresponding. I have sent her a picture of our little boy in the hopes she may be able to see him. However, this family is having to stay 20 days in China. Apparently it is taking longer for the passport to be completed in Beijing. I emailed my sw earlier this week, and she said there is a good possibility our stay could be that long as well. So, while I am ready to hop on a plane asap to bring our boy home, I have butterflies in my stomach about leaving my children behind for so long. Emmie would not be able to go. Missing 3 weeks of HS would just not be good for her. Leaving Sophia and Daniel for that long....the thought nearly makes me ill. However, I understand the journey and what needs to be done must be done. So I guess I am asking for all of you that have your faith, to please pray for a normal 2 week stay in China for us. I am still waiting for our "Pre-approval" and as soon as I have it I will post our little guys picture.
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u got it my friend. I can certainly understand your anxiety around this. Nearly three weeks is a long time to be away from them. I hope it all works out for you.
You are still very top of mind Steffie. And, will continue to be.
Lea
xo
I hope and pray that you only have to stay 2 weeks..
Sorry to hear that Emmie can't go . .but totally understand..
He will have the best brother and sisters around..
Hope the PA arrives soon..
HUGS..
Love ya...
Wow...that IS a really long time....I have heard that some people need to stay a little longer than the old 10 days, but 20....
I will pray for a speedy PA and a speedy itinerary....no 20 day trips...I know how you feel....that is a long time to be away from your little ones.
Thinking of you....and can't wait to see his sweet little face:)
Lisa
They have some pretty nice family vacation apartments in Bejing. If you did end up bringing your kids you could stay in a fully furnished apartment that has a kitchen and swimming pool. It's much nicer then a hotel.
We stayed in the Acott apartments in Bangkok, but they have them in Bejing too.
http://www2.the-ascott.com/en/china/beijing/ascott_beijing.html
Just an idea if you have to stay longer.
Praying for a 2 week stay Steffie! Our first trip was 16 days and it was VERY hard to be away that long, I can't imagine 20! Praying your LOA comes soon so we can see that sweet face!
Oh girlie! I will be praying for at most 2 weeks. I can't imagine the anguish you must have it is comes to 20 days.
Hoping your PA comes very soon as I am anxious to see his little face!
Hugs...
I was hoping you wouldn't be in the same situation. 20+ days is a very long time. I pray that things change so that Emmie can go with you and that your time away from the little ones isn't so long. Hugs!!
I'll be praying for you to return home as quickly as possible, can understand your anxiety, leaving Jennifer back at home while we travelled to China had me in tears. She was fine, having a blast with Grandparents, your babies will be too!!
Hugs...
I will send good vibes your way too...I totally understand, when I travelled for Emma Scott and the kids stayed home and my mom came along with me. It was the hardest thing ever being away from my kids for 2 weeks..I even remember crying myself to sleep a couple nights..being over tired, full of emotion and not having my family there with us was very hard. I knew I had to do it and I did it but it was hard. Good luck Steffie and I can't wait to finally get to see your sweet boy!
I can completely understand that that is way too long to be away from your 3 Things. I am thinking good thoughts that this is not the case.
Waiting for PA.....to see his little face!
Hugs,
Dita
Praying for a 2 week stay for you! Can't wait to see his pictures!!
Dawn
I'm sorry. I said a prayer for y'all... in the meantime, check out Skype, just in case!
Hmmm....I am glad you posted this. We really need to get a passport for Eli. Tim doesn't want to bring him, but I think we should.
don't worry sweet friend. The God who wonderfully got you this far will get you through that part too. Don't let anything cloud your beautiful parade.
Have you thought about doing the camera phone thing on the laptop while you are gone so you can talk to the kids everyday and they can see you?? ALot of people use it and it works out well for them. just a thought....
Praying it all works out perfectly.
Love
C
Praying for you guys!
I SO sympathize with you on this one. I know you know it will all be worth it, but it is SOOOO hard!!!!!!!!! You will do great, I am sure!
Consider it done,I'll be praying for you.
That is a long time to be gone.I know I would not care to be away that long.
We will be praying for things to be sped up by the time you travel.
Hugs,
Brian
Steffie
i'm praying for you.
I understand howyou feel.
xxx
s
Stay focused:)
Here is what I know and remember, nothing in the adoption journey is certain or set in stone. In 2006 when attempting to arrange for 6 out of our family of 7 to travel to China to bring Jadyn home, there was SO MUCH CHATTER about an extended time in China...much longer than the 14 day we stayed with Jana(2001) and JOY(2004). Some people and agencies were required to stay for three weeks, others were not required to do this. We held out until the very end, realizing that our daughters could not miss three weeks of school...at the last minute we were told we'd only be there for two weeks, the gang, all 6 of us packed up and welcomed Jadyn home. LONG story short, don't be fearful, plan for three weeks and rejoice if two becomes possible.
Will Emmie be able to travel if the journey is two weeks or less? I LOVED seeing her welcome Sophia in China. I'm praying for two weeks for sure!!!!
Gotta love the journey through adoption, I guess what doesn't kill us does make us so much stronger:)!!!!
Praying for a 2 week travel for you guys. I know how tough it would be to leave the kids for 3 weeks!
I'm glad to hear your news. Sorry I'm just getting it now. I can't wait to see his picture.
When we traveled back in Oct-Nov, we were there for over 3 weeks (2 for the adotpion and an extra week to explore...) Now, we did have Francesca with us and my mom so to me...and my mom...life was complete (my hubby has a different opinion on that)! We so enjoyed our extended time there...
Now, if I wasn't able to take Francesca with us...the two weeks that you are required to travel would have seem like a lifetime...
Are you going to be in Beijing the whole time?
I hope you only have to stay the 12-14days! I know how hard it would be to leave the other kids for any longer! Zoe was 2 1/2 when we went back to China to get Meisi and she had the best time in China(of course I had my Mom and step dad with us to help) She still talks about her trip to China and acts like she remembers it. Everyone expected her to speak chinese and gave us funny,weird looks when she couldnt though. I will pray that you have a short, fun,safe,wonderful trip to China!! Cant wait to see his face! Can you share how old he is?
I meant to add that we did not take Madison on either trip because the first trip was the first 2 weeks of First grade for her ,and the second trip was the last 2 weeks of second grade for her. I worried just like you are doing and she did fine without us. Use skype alot so you can SEE the kids and talk to them. It helps!! :)
Oh Steffie I remember how hard it was for me to leave my Livi behind when I traveled to get Addison and I left daddy at home with Livi. I will pray for a speed up!!!! {{{hug}}} my friend.
Steffie I will be praying this prayer for you. I know exactly how you are feeling, I get those same butterflies when I think about leaving Astrud for two weeks and even my neices, it just kills me, but in the end we will have our baby's and I know it will be so worth it!! Steffie I can see HIS little hands in that picture and they are such sweet hands and fingers , I just can't wait to see his sweet face.
Love and blessings, Kristy
Oh I DO know how you feel Steffie. I can't stand to leave my little ones. Actually, these days no one probably wants to keep Lottie;)
I will begin praying for you and this most difficult time. The only good thing is bringing that sweet baby boy home. God will protect your little treasures while you are gone. Is your sister going to come and stay with them?? Love you Steff!
will pray sister .... i can't wait to meet him and give him big ole TN hug ..
luv u...
Steffie, I will pray that you won't be gone for too long. I certainly understand how you feel... I had never left Sophie Lu for more than a few hours before I was hospitalized for the C-Section. I was SO upset to even be away for several nights... but you know what, she did fine and it all worked out. It will work out for you, too!
Sending hugs,
Shana :)
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