It seemed like it would never get here at times, but we are now able to say we leave for China tomorrow. Not in a few months, not next week, but tomorrow! When you begin an adoption journey you often times wonder if it will work out. We went down several paths that did not work out, but finally found the one we were destined to be on. And once you realize that you are on the right path, you always know, somewhere in the back of your mind, that you will get your child one day. It is very difficult to see through all of the paperwork and waiting, but you know at the end of the journey that a child is there for you and will become part of your family.
So it is the end of the beginning part of our journey and the beginning of the BEST part of our journey when all of the paperwork and waiting pays off and we get to travel to China to see our daughter. It will be an incredible few days just to get to her and I can't even begin to imagine how we will feel once we are able to hold her for real.
So join us on the last leg of this journey and the first leg of our journey as a family.
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We are with you on this, the best part of, your journey. We will be there in spirit. Take love from us and let one of the many hugs you give to Nina Mei be from us - her new grandparents. Love, Mom and Dad
OHHHHH MYYYYYYY
the long and never ending trail to happy destiny
may your hard work and loving compassion, for life, guide you as the road winds, darkens and is blessed with dawns early light (in China) as you head home as a family that is larger by one
yahoooo to you thcing chang thcios tch ni gouu ( that is my form of chinese that says we love you lots and peace to all from all)
mark liz joe and hankchuck
Tim and Joanna
Great news!!!
Mark forwarded to me your blog as I have been asking him of your progress, often.
May love and peace follow you as you travel through this process.
Love,
Grace
Hey Tim and Joanna,
Bethany and I are so excited for both of you. We just had a couple from our Church come back from China with their baby girl and what an exciting time it has been for them.
We can't wait to hear all about the trip and see all the great pictures you are going to have of Nina!!
Have a wonderful and safe trip!! Look forward to talking to you soon!
You are there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sending many blessings your way as you get so very close to your daughter. I will think of you with great joy and celebration as the three of you are united as family on sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Karen
Tim and Joanna
I have been following this wonderful and yet frustrating process through your mom. There are so many people that you know and don't know that are sending you prayers and blessings on this exciting journey toward your new life with your daughter. It is interesting the many ways we can experience the "birthing" process!
Blessings to all of you,
Cheryl
Dear Joanna and Tim,
I am so excited for you both!! I'm glad we were able to meet for coffee and talk about your journey. Thanks again for sharing! I wish you many blessings and happy moments with your first moments with Nina Mei. We will be thinking of you and watching your journey. Thanks for sharing it with us on the internet and in the paper. We'll see you soon and visit when you get back! Looking forward to the next article and pictures!!
Sincerely, Cathy McG
i am so excited for you guys! i'm starting to tear up for you, knowing what all you've been through. waiting is one of the hardest things to do in life and it's so worth waiting when you know what's at the end. it's so worth it and i think you guys will be awesome parents!!!! what an exciting journey you will be enduring for the rest of your lives! enjoy your trip!!!
many hugs!
Jill
Tim and Joanna,
Karin R. just shared your blogspot address with the newsroom staff and some others here at the BDC.
We'll be reading here and hoping things go so very well! Our prayers are with y'all...
Kelly and Charley
We wish you a safe trip during the biggest trip of your life. We have not stopped thinking (or talking) about you since you have left. When the moment comes on Sunday when you lock eyes with Miss Nina, all you have been through to get to that point will be a distant memory. Thank you for sharing will all of us the ups and downs of your journey. The best is yet to come. We love you. Kirsten, Roger, Phoebe and MollyRose
Tim and Joanna--
Recently families have been having problems accessing their blogspot while in China. I post for our Associate Director (who lives in China) from the States as she can not see her own blog.
If there's a problem, perhaps one of your family members back home can post for you as well.
Wishing you all the best!
Jennifer N.
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