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Thursday, September 2, 2010

Travel Itinerary!

I can't believe in a little over 30 hours we'll be on our way to China!  In just 3 days, we'll be holding Raeanna in our arms!  Thank you so much for the prayers.  I've seen God's power displayed throughout this entire process from the beginning, and it feels so amazing to know He is orchestrating it all.  Please continue to pray for us as we travel. Our whole family will be flying in one direction or another over the next 2 weeks. Katey is flying tonight to California.  She'll be back here on Monday, September 6th.  Brett will be flying to meet us at the airport on the 17th and going back to Mississippi College on Sunday.  Also, please pray with us for Raeanna, as her world is about to completely change.

Travel Itinerary
04 September (Sat) 6:00am Leave Louisville
05 Sep (Sun) 1:55pm Arrive by UA835. Arrive in Shanghai
06 Sep (Mon) Forever Family Day or Gotcha Day
08 Sep (Wed) 9:30am Visit Tian Zi Fang and a silk factory.
09 Sep (Thu) 9:30am Visit Shanghai provincial museum and a jade shop;
10 Sep (Fri) Fly to Guangzhou (15:30pm-17:40pm).
11 Sep (Sat) Medical Checkup for US Consulate
12 Sep (Sun) Bus to Shamian Island for Sunday sermon;
13 Sep (Mon) City tour.
14 Sep (Tue) 10:30am Consulate Appointment
15 Sep (Wed) 2:30pm Bus to US consulate to take the oath
16 Sep (Thu) Pick up Raeanna's Visa package
17 Sep (Fri) Fly back to Beijing by  8:00am-11:00am)
Leave Beijing at 4:10pm
Arrive in Chicago at 4:15pm, where Raeanna becomes a US citizen.
Leave Chicago at 7:40, arrive in Louisville at 9:53pm on Friday, September 17!
Brett will be flying in from Mississippi College about an hour before we arrive, so he'll be waiting at the airport.  Katey will be there too!

5 comments:

Hoots Momma said...

I am so happy for you. It all came together and you're traveling in Sept. I can't remember if I posted before, but I'll be praying for you and little Raeanna. Can't wait to hear all about your trip and bringing her home!! I'd love to know how the forever day goes. We are adopint a three year old as well and are a little anxious about the first day and communicating. I'd like to know if you've learned any mandarin, or baby sign language.

Mom to 5 bugs said...

Wow--didn't realize your schedule developed so quickly. I will try to send the photos in the morning our time. It's past bed time now, but we are HOME!!!

Unknown said...

Hope you'll be posting video and pictures!!! Would love to see her face when she meets Katey and Brett! We'll be anxiously waiting!
Praying continually for a smooth transition and safe travel. Love you all.
MaryJo

Anonymous said...

We are so excited for you guys! Praying for safe travels and a wonderful time with your little girl!

Daryl & Wendy

Anonymous said...

I am so happy for you and your family! The day is here to hold your precious daughter. I am showing Elon pictures of Raeanna. I hope that they will be able to see each other again one day:) I am so excited to show Elon pictures of one of her friends with their forever family too. We will pray for you constantly!
Dawn R. and Elon