What a whirlwind the last week has been...whew.....this having a child stuff is tough, and she's not even here yet. I know, I know, the hard part hasn't even begun.
Couple quick items, THANK YOU to my friends and family for all your gifts and constant good wishes. I've said it before and I'll say it again, Jillian is one lucky girl. She has no idea how many folks are already supporting her and rooting for our little family.
Second item, there are 14 families in our group. We will be together in Beijing, but we will split up to go to different Provinces to get our children. We will meet up again in Guangzhou before flying back to the U.S.
MARCH 23 - Depart
MARCH 24 - Arrive in Beijing - Central Garden Hotel
MARCH 25 - acclimation and sightseeing – Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, The Summer Palace and a few other stops
MARCH 26 - Visit The Great Wall before flying to Chongqing City - JW Marriot Hotel Chongqing
MARCH 27 - Meet Jillian....and simply put, I become a mom.
MARCH 28 - Shopping and time with all of our girls
MARCH 29 - April 1 - various activities, mostly elective
APRIL 2 - Flight to Guangzhou, Victory Hotel
APRIL 3 - Jillian’s medical check and visa photos
APRIL 4 - Visa document appt, group photos, river cruise
APRIL 5 - US Consulate appt
APRIL 6 - **** Head back home *********
I will do my absolute best to post to the blog while traveling. Cross your fingers I can download pictures too.
See you in China, Anne
Jillian Mei Jiao - DOB 11/17/05
June 2006
May 2007
Together almost 2 months
March 2008
Together 1 year
June 2008
January 2009
3 comments:
Best of luck to you, Anne. Sounds like Jillian will be home just in time for Easter! Easter/spring are all about new beginnings:-). You are going to be the best mom ever. Yes, Jillian is a very lucky girl. I hope all goes well with your trip and meeting. I will send LOTS of positive vibes your way.
Love,
Sally
Well, daughter, you have continued to outshine so many young women but
it only matters that you are my daughter and my, oh, my how very humble I feel when I think of where
we started back in 1969. Never did
I figure God could bless me so, even though I know He is omnipotent! I am grateful for your
many successes and the trials and
tribulations which have come your
way. Every one has been celebrated
as a matter of your abiding faith
in the Almighty. You are extraordinary and I will pray daily
for your safe return with my very
special granddaughter. Love, Mom
aqcgt
My thoughts and prayers are with you on a moment to moment basis. I am very excited Anne and cannot wait to meet Jillian ! Travel safe and keep your Airborne handy. Love, Frank
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