Sarah at the Hotel.
Sarah and Mommy at the Shaolin Temple.
Sarah with our guide, Rita.
Sarah waiting for her physical in Guangzhou.
Sarah and Douglas (big brother, little sister).Wednesday, July 30, 2008
More Pictures
Sarah at the Hotel. Sarah and Mommy at the Shaolin Temple. Sarah with our guide, Rita. Sarah waiting for her physical in Guangzhou. Sarah and Douglas (big brother, little sister).
Pictures of Sarah
Random Pictures
Above picture of UPS in China.
Church on Sunday in China.
Sarah investigates tomb of a King Yue.
Shopping in Guangzhou.
Yuntai Botanical Garden.Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Saturday
Today four of the children in our travel group of six had their physicals. Sarah did really good through everything. We were told she has wax in her ears, so that may be why she is crying more now. After the physical we took our laundry to be washed and found her a Chinese dress to wear Monday for the "red couch" photo at the White Swan.
Our travel group met at 6PM for dinner at Lucy's. Sarah didn't eat. She cried the whole time we were there. She had fell asleep on the way and I woke her to eat. Back in the room she ate a can of chicken and drank orange juice. She whimpered in her sleep so I think her ears are hurting her.
Our travel group met at 6PM for dinner at Lucy's. Sarah didn't eat. She cried the whole time we were there. She had fell asleep on the way and I woke her to eat. Back in the room she ate a can of chicken and drank orange juice. She whimpered in her sleep so I think her ears are hurting her.
Friday
Friday we checked out of our hotel the Sofitel at noon (We like the Sofitel Hotel), but our flight to Guangzhou didn't leave until 7:30 pm. Our guide took us to the Yellow River. We rode a hoover craft on the Yellow River. It was nice.
Our guide, Rita helped us get checked in at the airport and we left her at security check-in. Our flight was delayed about 30 minutes. We aren't sure why, no one spoke English. But from what we could see, they were waiting for someone. He was in the crowd, but I don' t think he spoke Chinese either.
Sarah did not enjoy the flight. We were not sure if the pressure hurt her ears, or she just didn't like the seat belt. Maybe both. The pressure hurt my ears.
We made it to Guangzhou at 1o pm and met out guide, Susan. We are at the Victory in Guangzhou.
Will post pictures later.
Our guide, Rita helped us get checked in at the airport and we left her at security check-in. Our flight was delayed about 30 minutes. We aren't sure why, no one spoke English. But from what we could see, they were waiting for someone. He was in the crowd, but I don' t think he spoke Chinese either.
Sarah did not enjoy the flight. We were not sure if the pressure hurt her ears, or she just didn't like the seat belt. Maybe both. The pressure hurt my ears.
We made it to Guangzhou at 1o pm and met out guide, Susan. We are at the Victory in Guangzhou.
Will post pictures later.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
For Info
Hi Everyone,
It is 7:15 am Tuesday morning here and pouring the rain. Sarah Jiu Hong as we are calling her now, to get her use to the name Sarah, is still asleep but we will have to wake her soon for breakfast. She loves to eat so she will fit in with our family. Wish we had brought more Cheerios. She had a few tears upon first meeting us. So many people in a small room and the orphanage people keep telling her we were her Mom and Dad. She had a picture of the three of us and she did recongize us and would repeat Momma and Babba (Dad). While Stephen filled out the paperwork, Sarah, Douglas and I played with the toys we brought and she ate Cheerios and juice. She was fine to leave with us.
Back in the room we gave her Hello Kitty backpack and her toys. She put all her toys in and zipped it up herself then proceeded to put the pack on her back! She played zipping and taking out toys then putting back in again.
Later in the afternoon we had to go back and forth to different office finalizing the paperwork. We really didn't know what was going on or what to expect as we moved from room to room, then it is legal and she is ours! She fell asleep as soon as we got in the van. After a bath, reading a book and prayers, she was ready for bed at 8:30 pm. We turned out the lights and layed down and she was asleep.
Sarah woke up at around 7:30 this morning, so I didn't get this finished. After I got her dressed and put her shoes on, she packed her back pack and was ready to go. Of course, I wasn't ready. She is normally a happy girl and loves to eat and push buttons.
Friday, it is the first time I am able to finish this letter. Our girl isn't feeling very well today. We are leaving the room at 12pm and spending day at the Yellow River and our flight is at 7:30pm. We should be in Guanghzou at 9:35pm. Keep us in your prayers, and see you all soon.
Love,
Stephen, Vicki, Douglas, Sarah
It is 7:15 am Tuesday morning here and pouring the rain. Sarah Jiu Hong as we are calling her now, to get her use to the name Sarah, is still asleep but we will have to wake her soon for breakfast. She loves to eat so she will fit in with our family. Wish we had brought more Cheerios. She had a few tears upon first meeting us. So many people in a small room and the orphanage people keep telling her we were her Mom and Dad. She had a picture of the three of us and she did recongize us and would repeat Momma and Babba (Dad). While Stephen filled out the paperwork, Sarah, Douglas and I played with the toys we brought and she ate Cheerios and juice. She was fine to leave with us.
Back in the room we gave her Hello Kitty backpack and her toys. She put all her toys in and zipped it up herself then proceeded to put the pack on her back! She played zipping and taking out toys then putting back in again.
Later in the afternoon we had to go back and forth to different office finalizing the paperwork. We really didn't know what was going on or what to expect as we moved from room to room, then it is legal and she is ours! She fell asleep as soon as we got in the van. After a bath, reading a book and prayers, she was ready for bed at 8:30 pm. We turned out the lights and layed down and she was asleep.
Sarah woke up at around 7:30 this morning, so I didn't get this finished. After I got her dressed and put her shoes on, she packed her back pack and was ready to go. Of course, I wasn't ready. She is normally a happy girl and loves to eat and push buttons.
Friday, it is the first time I am able to finish this letter. Our girl isn't feeling very well today. We are leaving the room at 12pm and spending day at the Yellow River and our flight is at 7:30pm. We should be in Guanghzou at 9:35pm. Keep us in your prayers, and see you all soon.
Love,
Stephen, Vicki, Douglas, Sarah
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
GOTCHA Day! July 21, 2008
Back in the hotel, playing contently with her stacking cups.
It's official! She is ours!!Sunday, July 20, 2008
In Zhengzhou
Our flight was delayed about 20 minutes due to the plane waiting for late arriving passengers. Our guide met us at the airport. We are staying at the Sofitel Hotel in Zhengzhou about 50 minute ride for the airport. The driver was great! The traffic and people everywhere was amazing. We walked around a little with our guide after check in, then we napped. We are not adventurous so Americans among many,many, Chinese, we feel out of place.
We are anxious to meet Jiu Hong (Sarah) tomorrow!!
Our son was able to get our blog going today, thankfully. He doesn't know what he did, but it works! He is asleep now, so maybe tomorrow I can get some pictures posted.
To our family and friends back home.....Thank you for your prayers!!
We are anxious to meet Jiu Hong (Sarah) tomorrow!!
Our son was able to get our blog going today, thankfully. He doesn't know what he did, but it works! He is asleep now, so maybe tomorrow I can get some pictures posted.
To our family and friends back home.....Thank you for your prayers!!
In Beijing
We arrived in Beijing as scheduled at 9:35 pm China time on Friday, July 18, 2008, very tired after 27 hours and short naps on the planes. We also lost 12 hours do to the difference in time zones. Three of the six families in our travel group met up in Detroit Airport, Another family joined us in Toyoko, and we met the six family Saturday morning. We slept about five hours before touring all day Saturday, July 19. We visited Tian An Men Square, Forbidden City and Great Wall.
Sunday morning at 7:30 am we met our van for ride to airport. Our flight left 10:35 am for Zhengzhou.
Sunday morning at 7:30 am we met our van for ride to airport. Our flight left 10:35 am for Zhengzhou.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Preparing to Leave
We are packing and doing last minute things getting ready for our journery to Sarah. Andrea and Susan my sister-in-laws are driving us to Lexington Airport early in the morning.
On 7/17/08 our flight leaves Lexington at 11:15 am arrives in Detroit at 12:309 pm.
Leave Detroit at 2:25 pm, arrive Tokyo at 4:20 pm on 7/18/08.
Leave Tokyo at 6:45 pm, arrive Beijing at 9:35 pm
Check into hotel for some sleep.
Saturday, 7/19 at 7:30 am we begin touring
Sunday, 7/20 fly to Zhengzhou 10:35 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, 7/21 Gotcha Day!! We meet Sarah for the first time.
Tuesday, 7/22 Visit Zhengzhou Orphanage 9:30 am
Wednesday 7/23 Bus to Shaolin Temple
Thursday, 7/24 Visit Henan Provincial Museum
Friday, 7/25 Fly to Guanghzou 7:30 pm - 9:25 pm
Saturday, 7:26 Meet in lobby for Sarah's visa photo and have medical checkup
Sunday, 7/27 Morning Walk to Church afternoon tour
Monday, 7/28 Visit pearl & jade market; take red couch group photo
Tuesday, 7/29 Visit Yuntai Botanical Garden
Wednesday, 7/30 US consulate appointment
Thursday, 7/31 Oath c
Friday, 8/1 Fly fro Guanghzou to Tokyo, Detroit, Lexington Arrive in Lexington 4:20 pm
HOME!! Arrive home with Sarah
On 7/17/08 our flight leaves Lexington at 11:15 am arrives in Detroit at 12:309 pm.
Leave Detroit at 2:25 pm, arrive Tokyo at 4:20 pm on 7/18/08.
Leave Tokyo at 6:45 pm, arrive Beijing at 9:35 pm
Check into hotel for some sleep.
Saturday, 7/19 at 7:30 am we begin touring
Sunday, 7/20 fly to Zhengzhou 10:35 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, 7/21 Gotcha Day!! We meet Sarah for the first time.
Tuesday, 7/22 Visit Zhengzhou Orphanage 9:30 am
Wednesday 7/23 Bus to Shaolin Temple
Thursday, 7/24 Visit Henan Provincial Museum
Friday, 7/25 Fly to Guanghzou 7:30 pm - 9:25 pm
Saturday, 7:26 Meet in lobby for Sarah's visa photo and have medical checkup
Sunday, 7/27 Morning Walk to Church afternoon tour
Monday, 7/28 Visit pearl & jade market; take red couch group photo
Tuesday, 7/29 Visit Yuntai Botanical Garden
Wednesday, 7/30 US consulate appointment
Thursday, 7/31 Oath c
Friday, 8/1 Fly fro Guanghzou to Tokyo, Detroit, Lexington Arrive in Lexington 4:20 pm
HOME!! Arrive home with Sarah
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