I did not sleep after 11:30 on Sunday night. I tossed and turned all night in anticipation of our trip. All three of our flights were nice. The one in Newark left one hour late due to mechanical problems, but we got to Beijing with no problems - 13 hours and 15 minutes later! My whole body is sore from the plane trip. They did have movies and video games to entertain you. We atually flew around the north Pole, to Siberia and then to Beijing. We had a four hour stay at the Beijing airport!! That was an experience!! We were all extremely tired!! There was no where to sit and Lawrence and William slept on the floor! Now that is being tired!! There were people everywhere!! All the children did great on our trip!! We got to Changchun by 8:30 last night and to our hotel by 10:00 p.m. We have a very nice hotel. It has two double beds which are like extra large twin beds and a living area and 1 1/2 bathrooms. I think we will be very comfortable here.
We had the breakfast buffet here at the hotel this morning and the food was good. Our guide, Emma then took us to Wal Mart where we bought some food items, drinks and a stroller for Joshua. Crossing the streets can be very dangerous here!!
We thought we would receive Joshua today, but we will have to wait until tomorrow. We will go to the Civil Affairs office and get the paperwork started. It should be interesting. All 6 of us will have to get two taxi's to get there. The cars here are much smaller.
God has been good to us to bring us to this point. I am so glad that we are finally here. We are disappointed about not seeing and receiving Joshua today, but maybe the extra day of rest will do us all good.
More to come later, I am really tired and need to rest for a while. We are trying to get on schedule. Thanks to all of you for your prayers.
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Hello all! I've been waiting to read your update. SO glad you all made it safely there. I pray that you will get to be with your joshua tomorrow, you will be such a blessing to eachother! I pray that your trip continues to go smoothly! Love to you all!
~Ellen
Hi guys! I can't wait to find out you actually have him in your arms. We are praying for an easy transition and adjustment. (Everything went smoothly with co-op.)
Good Day to all Kelley's....young and "old". Remember...jetlag is not fatal...it just seems possible.
You sound like seasoned travellers already. I hope the first moment with Joshua is "smooth and happy". I know it will be smiles and tears together.
With prayers of Joy,
Pat smith
we're so glad the trip went well!! we are keeping you in all of our prayers...hope you will get joshua today! we can't wait to meet him:)
~the waggoners
Hello to all. I hope by the time you read this that you have your precious Joshua in your arms. We are thinkig of you and praying daily. Thank you for keeping us all updated on your travels. We feel it is such a privilige to be sharing in your journey.
Love,
Tim, Jennifer, Hallie, and Tyler
MAN ...i am just sooooooooooo glad you guys arrieve in china .. and got to changcun ... that's awesome ... and know .. i can sleep well .. since you guys have been there already ... i am sure that you guys would be very tired after the 15 hours flight .. but ,, no matter what .. it is the best that you guys in china now .. and i will keep reading your china trip .. god bless you !
man .. it is just so awesome that you guys have arrived in china ... and now .. i can sleep well since you guys in china ... and i hope you can get joshua after you done the paper works . just like you have said .. after all the dificulty .. everything will be good ... god bless you ... hope you have a great trip in china
10:29 A. M. Thursday
Julia gave us the Blog address.
Nelda and I are so happy for all of you and the Godly commitment your family has made to Joshua. We appreciate the forethought in preparing this site and sharing with us this wonderful experience.
We love all of you and keep you continually in our prayers. May God bless you all.
What a lucky little boy he is.
Love: Vernon & Nelda
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