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Sunday, August 12, 2007

Day 4- Beijing


Another fun day!!! This post will be short since I'm tired and still need to finish packing. I have to be ready to go and in the lobby by 5:30 am to fly to Channing's province. Its a little more than a 3 hour flight. I still dont know what time I will get Channing at, but I expect about 3 or 4 in the afternoon. Channing has to take a 6 hour bus ride to me.....so it will be a long day for her. Believe it or not, but I'm so calm and ready to meet my little girl. My heart just breaks for her......this is her last sleep in her orphanage and tomorrow her life is going to change in a matter of minutes. So please keep her in your thoughts today!!!!

I will post more later if I feel up to it or you will have to wait until tomorrow for pictures of today. But of course I will try and post pictures of Channing as soon as I can!!! Thanks everyone for your emails and comments!!!!

I will add this: Today our taxi broke down on the freeway......fun trying to dodge traffic while switching cabs. Also walking back from supper we got caught in a storm. Hail, wind and a down pour.....we were hiding behind a van for shelter, and were soaked by time we made it back to the hotel. The hotel staff just stood at the door laughing at us when we arrived!!! It was scary but now we are all laughing about it!!!!

Anyways.............tomorrow I get my girl!!!!!!

"One Last Road"

One last road to travel
One last way to go
One more day to forever
Just to let you know....
The wait is finally over
The journey now is through
So now this comes to let you know....
Dreams really do come true!!!!
~~author unknown~~


posted by Tao's Mommy at 8/12/2007 08:25:00 AM

21 Comments:

Blogger Krista said...

Love the poem...many tears! Erik and I have little Channing in our thoughts, as well as the 3 of you! Please travel safely and enjoy every moment! We love you and are very proud of you!

Love Krista & Erik

August 12, 2007 9:39 AM  
Blogger Polar Bear said...

Sure sounds like an exciting adventure! Breaking down in a taxi on the freeway is one adventure that I could pass on. ;o)

I can't wait to see tomorrow's post!!! I am so excited for you!!!

August 12, 2007 10:58 AM  
Blogger t~ said...

You will be in my thoughts and I can't wait to see Channing in your arms!!!

Love the poem.

August 12, 2007 12:17 PM  
Blogger Elise said...

So excited for tomorrow!!!

August 12, 2007 1:05 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Hi Kim,
Wow!! Amazing!!! We really love all the posts you have put in your blog. Wow!! Have an amazing "got'cha day" !!!!

August 12, 2007 2:50 PM  
Blogger Catherine said...

Yeah!!! TODAY is Channing day!!! As I type this you're getting ready to meet the bus to take you to the airport. Praying for all of you and especially for your sweet baby girl.

Love ya friend! Looking forward to seeing pictures of you with Channing tomorrow.

August 12, 2007 3:13 PM  
Blogger my3 kids said...

Wow, the day has finally come and your meeting Channing probably as I type this. How exciting and I so can't wait to see her in your arms. We are sending good thoughts your way in hopes that Channing's and your meeting goes smoothly. Hugs and lot's of love...Janice and family

August 12, 2007 3:39 PM  
Blogger Jodi @ blog-o-licious said...

yay! i can't wait to "hear" all about it!

August 12, 2007 3:59 PM  
Blogger C's Mom said...

Watching and waiting while thinking of you and your Channing.

August 12, 2007 4:14 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It sounds like an adventure. Best wishes as you meet your daughter for the first time. I look forward to reading all about it.

August 12, 2007 4:35 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Good luck with yur little girls Channing. We are all thinking of you and know it will be a happy day.
Nadine

August 12, 2007 5:21 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thinking of you and Channing, Kim. Cannot wait to see pics. Hugs.

August 12, 2007 5:32 PM  
Blogger Middle-Aged Moi said...

Kim! I am thinking for and praying for your darling Channing as she comes to meet her new momma. I can't wait to see, and I pray that all will go well. KEEP US POSTED!!!!!

August 12, 2007 5:48 PM  
Blogger Cory Hauser said...

Today is the day!!!!! getting closer every minute love the posts and pics i cant wait till you have Channing and are comming HOME... Our Thoughts and Hearts go out to Channing and Mommy What a precious day/moment to change many lives in an instant when shes in your arm.
love n hugs

August 12, 2007 6:13 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So you must be in Nanning by now though it's Sunday evening here! I am sending good thoughts your way that Channing finds peace in the transition. Will you be able to go to the orphanage and see where she was living? 6 hrs. is far. Good luck and no worries about the pics. Channing and then sleep are the most important! Good luck. -Dale

August 12, 2007 7:08 PM  
Blogger Liene said...

I just found your blog through Colleen's blog and realize we have a few things in common. Your new daughter, Channing is not that much younger than my son who was born in December 2003. We adopted him here in the US and are now pursuing a China adoption. Also, I have 2 labs - a chocolate & a black and love them to death.

I just wanted to say too that Channing is so beautiful. You are so lucky to have found each other.

August 12, 2007 7:53 PM  
Blogger Jana said...

Anxiously awaiting photos!!! I pray for an easy transition. May this sweet baby girl be open to the love that will abound and a family of her very own. It's the most surreal experience ever, seeing her in person for the very first time ... your daughter. Love to you and Channing.

August 12, 2007 8:45 PM  
Blogger Shannon said...

Thinking of you and your girl!!

August 12, 2007 8:55 PM  
Blogger Kristine said...

You are such a great Mom, thinking of Channing and her transition. Sending you both big HUGE hugs!!!! Hope that then next few days will be ok.

August 12, 2007 10:11 PM  
Blogger RoLo said...

Before I go to bed I wanted to let you know that I have been thinking of you and Channing all day. I will be dreaming of your Gotcha moment:) I cant wait to check on line as soon as I wake up tomorrow.

August 12, 2007 10:19 PM  
Blogger Cory Hauser said...

well im working nights and know you should have Channing allready CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cant wait to see her lots of love kisess n hugs

August 13, 2007 3:46 AM  

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