We are finally in Guangzhou. Arrived Sunday afternoon around 3:00 p.m. local time. David our guide in Guangzhou met us at the airport. (Yes, once again had no trouble picking us out, go figure) Very nice young man. He has been very helpful, and his English is quite good. He lives in Guangzhou and is our interpreter for the next week until Susan and the others in our travel group arrive in Guangzhou on the 25th. The other six couples are all together with Susan meeting there daughters in another province in China. Everyone in the group seems so nice and we hate that we are not with them. We are staying at the White Swan Hotel. The hotel is gourgous and the room is very nice. (Daddy-bonsai trees everywhere, you would love it) As for the bed however...the floor maybe a little softer, firm mattress is an understatement. Even with that said we took a five hour nap this afternoon. At eleven p.m. we had dinner. We didn't try anything unusual just a club sandwich. We'll be more adventurous when we are over jet lag. (Ankles are fine, no swelling as all)
Tomorrow is the big day! We meet Isabel tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. David will take us to the civil affairs office to meet. We will take a list of questions and he will translate. Keep praying. We are very nervous and apprehensive about tomorrow. We can only imagine how Isabel must feel. She is a very brave young lady.
Love to all! Love ya, need ya, miss ya!
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HOORAY! in less than 24 hours, you will meet your daughter! how incredibly exciting!!!!!
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laurie
Excitement is building.... .. you have about a hundred Methodists from Lenoir praying for you and your big day tomorrow. (We put you on our church prayer list this morning.) In thinking about your apprehension, remember Psalms 3:5-6, sums up our prayer for you and for Isabel. Trust God and His will to make straight your path. You will be great for Isabel, and she for you.
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the fourjdolls
I am so excited for you all -- I can't wait to hear about the wonderful blessed day tomorrow. I'm on pins and needles --- Will be thinking and praying for you all - and thanking God for this gift of love!!!
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I have goose bumps for ya'll!! The best is yet to come....and we can't wait to hear all about it! Hugs to all of you....
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Marla and Will- we are sooooo excited for the 3 of you!!!! This blog is awesome and I'm so happy you are sharing such and intimate and special time in your life with us!! Everday I can't wait to read what you've written next. It sounds like you are, without a doubt, creating memories of a lifetime. I still can't imagine what your precious daughter, Isabel must be thinking and feeling. I also can't imagine what you guys are thinking and feeling-anxious, scared,happy, overjoyed and excited all at the same time. Marla, one thing's for sure, I know there will be lots of tears and laughter too. If google info serves me right you will be meeting Isabel in 1 hour. I am so excited!!!! You guys are all so blessed- I know you know that. I have butterflies for you guys! All 3 of you are in our thoughts and prayers. I wish I could be a "fly on a wall" right now. Stay strong!!! Can't wait to read what happens next!!!!!
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Michele