"Gotcha Day"

Today we signed the official "Gotcha Papers", she is ours! What a long 4 year wait for us to finally have completed our Adoption. We are so happy that Mia Rae Su La is a part of our family....this is an Amazing day "Memorial Day" this day will always have another special meaning to our family.

"From across the Continent, and across the Sea"

We became Mia Rae Su La Foster Legal Guardian today she will be officially our tomorrow on "Memorial Day". That will sure give a new meaning to Memorial Day! Mackenzie was born on "Labor Day" and that definently gave a new meaning to that. She is very quiet and shy... she has done a lot of staring at us. Looks like she wants to cry, but hasn't. How blessed we feel that God has given us her. She is just beautiful trying to post pictures having problems ...I will post more later.

"We get her in 3 Hours"

Good morning everyone it is 6:00am this Sunday morning and we were told that we would get her today. I am so anxious...anxious...and nervous. As you all already know how emotional I am. Fuzhou is a very busy place and driving here I thought that we might be in a crash, but thankfully we made it...by Gods Grace though. Continue to pray for us for the transition. There is a lot or racing thoughts about what we will think, how she will react, how we will react...so nervous. I will post pictures as soon as we get back so...check back soon. Prayers, Prayers, Prayers...please. Love to everyone..

"We are leaving for China tomorrow!"

Wow! is all I can say...we are leaving tomorrow for China to pick up Mia Rae Su La Foster, that is a mouthful. This doesnt even seem real we have been waiting for 4 years to adopt and it is finally going to take place. I hope I am not too old after waiting that long to take care of a 19 month old toddler....hopefully she will skip the terrible two's, Mackenzie did (maybe I have since forgotten that it has been 8 years. Well here we go...please pray and follow along.

"WE ARE GOING TO CHINA"

WE HAVE OUR TA(travel approval) I can't believe I am saying this, finally after 4 years of trying. The only problem is that our flights are about $3000.00 more than we have budgeted. We haven't heard back from our grants which will be impossible because we leave next week! I am so EXCITED, but also NERVOUS. WE are asking our friends and family if they are able to help in any way to donate for our travel we would so appreciate it. If you are unable we understand, but would ask that you would pray for us while we are gone. WE leave May 28, 2010 and come back on June 11, 2010 WOW, our longest trip together, but we will leave as a family of 3 and come back as a family of 4 amazing. I have a CHIPIN link below if you would like to donate. THANKS and continue to PRAY for us

Help Bring Mia Rae Home!