Just a quick post to let everyone know we made it.
-Been here since Friday night. Is now Sunday night. We meet 'Jie, Jie' tomorrow.
-Flight to Vancouver was delayed due to mechanical problems. Sat over an hour in the plane on the tarmack, then over an hour back in the terminal, then 45 minutes in the plane again while they de-iced the wings.
-Just made connection to Shanghai.
-Luggage didn't make it onto the flight. Computer was in the luggage.
-Received luggage tonight at 5:00 pm. Just in time to get ready for Samuel tomorrow.
-Guide is Juliette. Very sweet. Sick with a cold at the moment so have hardly seen her over the past two days. We're managaing fine however. She knows alot about Samuel (a.k.a. 'Jie (Jeeay)-Jie'). She talked to the orphanage last Thursday and was told that the kids are very excited about meeting their Mamas and Babas because they believe they will have tons of toys and eat lots and lots of candy once they are with us. Went out and bought more candy and cookies :-O. Don't want to disappoint.
-Weather is cold and rainy. Chinese people think that I am an abusive mother for not dressing my child in more clothing in this cold weather. I want to put a sign on Eva that says, 'OUR LUGGAGE HASN'T ARRIVED YET!' Supposed to clear up tomorrow (now that Eva's warmer coat, hat and mitts have arrived).
-Don't have a clue what to expect tomorrow. We will meet them at 10:30 at the Civil Affairs office. Starting to get excited, nervous and terrified.
-Can't see our blog from here and can't read any comments that have been posted since we left. We've changed the settings and will now receive comments through the e-mail, so comment away.
-Pictures and news tomorrow. Please send positive vibes our way.
Juste quelques mots pour vous dire que nous sommes arrivé vendredi comme prévus.
Le vol en direction de Vancouver a été retardé de trois heures due a des ennuis mécanique,
Nous avons juste eu le temps de prendre le vol pour Shanghai mais pas nos bagages. Nous venons juste de les recevoir (deux jours en retard).
Notre guide est Juliette et elle est très gentille. Nous ne l’avons pas vu beaucoup pour l’instant et elle a un mauvais rhume.
Elle a parler au directeur de l’orphelinat afin de savoir comment vont les enfants, et le directeur a dit que les enfants vont bien et qu’ils ont hâtes de rencontrer leurs nouveaux parents. Ils croient qu’ils auront beaucoup de jouets et de bonbons…
Eva vas très bien. Elle a très bien fait ça dans l’avion. Elle est encore très fatiguer et elle se réveille très tôt le matin. Elle prendra quelques jours pour se rétablir.
En tout cas, demain est la rencontre avec Samuel a 10 :30.
Nous publierons des photos et nouvelles.
A plus tard.
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10 comments:
Oh my goodness... will say a prayer for you guys so that things get smoother from now on. Please say HI to Juliette for me and tell her that Kaitlynn (Anmei) is doing spendidly.
I am along with you guys, so don't hesitate to call me or email me if you need anything at all!
We are ALL gathered around the PC and so excited for you. Sorry to hear of the delays, but also thankful that YET AGAIN it worked out in the end!
We will all say some prayers (and you know my Gran now!) that all will go smoothly with Samuel tomorrow.
One more sleep to go! Cannot wait for another update! We have been refreshing constantly!!!!
All the best and many hugs from home!
Jen, Kev, Victoria, Mara-Grace, Rhoda, Wilf and Gran-Phyllis
Oh boy. And here I thought "once they're on the plane they can finally relax".
Remember, you're getting all the bad stuff out of the way!
I'm so excited for you; a family of four. Finally!
I hope you're able to sleep tonight.
Hugs,
Nicki
Okay that is enough with the bad luck , will you have a story to tell Sam later , what an adventure , I am sitting on pins and needles and I can not wait till I see you guy united with your son ,
kisses and hugs
colette
You're almost there and you can pull out the toys and candies. (He's going to be a hoot when you get home!) Blessings on you, the next adventure is begun!
Sylvia
Happy to hear is went well on the plane with Eva.
I have been thinking of you. I am wishing you all the best. I can't wait to hear from you guys and see pictures of Samuel.
Sending you good vibes and Hugs from Quebec.
Teri
Definitely praying for you guys over here. I find myself thinking of you and your trip a lot, wondering how you are doing! I can not WAIT to see pictures of Jie Jie with you guys! HOORAY!!!!!
Hang in there, your nerves must be completely frayed. Breathe in, breathe out.....:-)
Wow, you're there - and in one piece. Forget the bad stuff - it's over and enjoy that sweet sweet boy of yours. And yeah, load up the candy and toys - for now that's love, love, love!!
I'm praying for a wonderful meeting. I know it will be beautiful.
Hugs,
Wanda
Well guys, just think how easy things will be after going through everything you have.
The important thing is that you're all there safe and sound and you get Samuel tomorrow.
It's freezing cold here but we're sending all our warm thoughts and wishes your way.
Take care and here's to smooth sailing from this point forward.
Shelley, Peg, Sadie
I am so thinking about you guys and Samuel... I can just imagine what you are feeling right now! Enjoy every second of Gotcha.
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