Here's a brief (very) overview of our schedule:
Fly out of Atlanta tonight just after midnight. After a stop in Seoul, South Korea, arrive in Guangzhou Saturday at 12:30 pm
Monday, 11/14 is "GOTCHA DAY"!!! We get Kell at 2:30pm. So when you all wake up Monday morning, Kell will be with his forever family! I'll try to get pics up quickly!
During the 2 week there will be appointments, paperwork, medical exam, getting his visa and passport, all the necessaries. There will also be lots of free time with sightseeing, entertainment, and my favorite China activity...shopping! I'm traveling with all men and they don't even like the word "shop". But just wait til they see this shopping! Of course the boys will be doing homework everyday. All of our teachers and school administrators have been so gracious to us about the boys missing school. The goal is to keep them up to speed and for them to have the experiencs of a lifetime!
11/22 is our consulate appointment.
We fly out of Guangzhou on Saturday. 11/26 at 1:35pm, fly back through Seoul, and land in Atlanta at 6:40 pm. Saturday 11/26. Yes, that's right, it will still be Saturday, 11/26! Flying backwards around the world will make for one looong day!!
When we pass through customs at the Atlanta airport, Kell will be an official American citizen! Praise God!
Our oldest son, Jack, signed to play baseball at the United States Air Force Academy yesterday. We couldn't be any more proud of him! He is growing into an awesome man of God and is a great example for his now "3" little brothers.
Jack's wonderful school, Arlington Christian, has been so supportive of us and presented us with a school hoodie for Kell yesterday. Here's a pic of the signing and the hoodie.
Mills was not able to come to the signing. He's in middle school now and about to go to China for 2 weeks...we didn't want to push it! We sure did miss him though!
The next post will be from China! Woohoo!
i've been awake since 4 a.m. lying in bed praying for you guys and kell....knowing as our day start her in the sisler household your on a plane to meet your son...how cool/awesome/amazing is that....EnJoY your time in china.... your son's home land the place God has kept him safe and loved until He placed kell in your loving arms, family & home.
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andrea
This Kim Jones (Amy's friend from Auburn)I am so excited for you guys! It seems like yesterday that I was keeping James and Lyns for Amy and Mike to make that great trip to China to get Jillian. Jillian is a blessing to all of us and I know Kell will be also.I just broke down with tears of happiness for you guys.We will continue to pray for all of you on this great adventure. Can't wait to visit Peach Tree and give your son a hug.
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Kim Jones
So happy and excited for you all as you travel to China for your son. I pray that you have amazing experiences there, above and beyond getting Kell, and that your transition as a family is smooth. So many people are praying for you...I hope yo can feel the love surrounding you! I am envious of you all getting to travel to China; it is a fascinating place!!
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