Red Thread Journey..."An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstances. The thread may stretch or tangle, but will never break." Chinese Proverb


This is the story of our family: Our son Jacob, born to us 12 years ago, and Our daughter Kira (2005~2006), whom was born to us~ and now she rests in heaven before us, with my husband's eldest daughter Shelby (1990~2011). They have all three blessed our lives and souls, in many ways as their humbled parents. They have powerfully lead us through GOD'S hand to be parents of more; through their love, memory, and with the help of adoption from China. We have now come complete circle and have finished our journey to family forever, to adopt our 3...uhhhhh now 4th...no... it is our 5th beloved child from China. Our first China daughter; Hannah was from Guangdong, China ~ in 2008 and we then returned to China in late 2009 to adopt Our oldest son; Scott and Our oldest daughter; Athena, both from Henan, China ~ in 2009. We just finished the process of adopting our youngest daughter; Bella from China, she was also from Henan, China ~ in 2011. At the same time we were blessed to be able to have found another waiting daughter; Deanna, our 4th china daughter, and she is our 5th child from China. She is from Guangdong, China--same as our first China daughter; Hannah (2008) --& the story behind Deanna joining us is way too long to print it all here, but our circle of forever family is complete with her ~in 2011. {Here is just an exerpt of that special final adoption journey}-- Deanna is our 1st adopted daughter's foster sister from Guangdong, China. She is now the same age as our 1st adopted daughter was when we were first united as a forever family. Deanna's Chinese name means: 'perfect, precious circle'.} Our family circle is now complete. Pray with us as we enjoy parenthood, and as we continue to rejoice in the trials, triumphs, and blessings that have lead us each time halfway around the world to add to our cherished family. This is our family we share with you, as friends and family alike.


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Sunday, August 30, 2009

China~2009, ready or not here we come!

We are packed and ready to go get our two "babies".
Our children are waiting for us in Henan, China.
A family foursome around here,... will soon be a six-pack!
and Yes,... this is packing light. 4 checked and 4 carry-ons and one purse.
All under TSA/International weight! :o)

China Itinerary~2009
9/1 Leave for airport
9/2 Leave U.S. for Beijing.
9/3 Arrive in Beijing.
9/4 Tour Beijing.
9/5 Tour Beijing.
9/6 Depart Beijing for Zhengzhou on China Southern flight.
9/7 Take a bus to the registration office to receive your child this morning. Congratulations!
This afternoon, all families will sign the Guardianship Agreement.
Take Registration Certificate photos at local photo shop.
Return to the hotel. Meet with Yisha to prepare registration paperwork.
9/8 All families take a bus to the registration office to complete the Adoption Registration in the morning.
Please note that your adoption is finalized at the time of registration. After this point, the Chinese government prohibits you from relinquishing your child in China.
Go to the provincial notary office to apply for the Notary after registration.
Rest or optional group shopping trip to the Lotus Center (same as Wal-Mart) in the afternoon.
9/9 Free time or rest. Optional tours maybe available please ask Yisha for details.
9/10 Receive your Notary documents in the afternoon.
9/11 (Athena's Birthday) All families will receive your child’s passport in the afternoon and leave Zhengzhou for Guangzhou on China Southern flight.
9/12 Have your child’s visa physical and visa photo taken this morning. Have your child’s visa photo and physical completed today. You will be walking to the clinic with Bruce. Your child will also receive a tuberculosis skin test if they are between the ages of 2 to 14.
Meet with Bruce to prepare paperwork for the Consulate appointment: Please bring all of your documents and passports to this meeting. Your CCAI rep will have the required forms for you to fill out.
9/13 Sunday. Free time. Rest, tour, shop.
9/14 If applicable, meet with Bruce to have the Tuberculosis test checked at the clinic.
If necessary have the chest x-ray taken.
9/15 Free time. Rest, tour, shop. If you needed to follow up with the chest x-ray go to the clinic with Bruce.
9/16 Today is your Consulate appointment.
Bruce will deliver your visa packets to the U.S. Consulate Adoption Unit.
9/17 Go to the U.S. Consulate to take the oath in the afternoon.
Receive your child’s visa packet at the conclusion of the oath ceremony.
DO NOT OPEN YOUR CHILD’S VISA PACKET!
9/18 Please check out of your hotel room and be ready to go by the designated time set by Bruce.
Hunsucker and Kulp – Leave Guangzhou for Hong Kong, on China Southern Flight. Leave Hong Kong for the U.S. Please check in 2 hours prior to departure for the US.
Please check your International flight tickets for specific information.
WELCOME HOME!
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