Friday, July 23, 2010

This is our last posting from China. We just had a nice final swim and massage and now it’s almost 2:00PM. We are packing up to check out by 3:00PM.

This has truly been an incredible journey on so many levels. Culturally enriching to Michelle and me, emotionally taxing, and in the last few days some very important leisure time to bond with our new daughter Ava Marie. We do lover her so dearly and look forward to her introduction into her forever family. We hope and pray that the next steps in her transition will go smoothly. We have some behavior issues to address, some medical appointments to attend to and a world of opportunities in the USA!

Thanks to all of you who sent words of wisdom, comfort and advice. It was nice having that connection to home.

Many, many thanks to our guide Richard. He handled everything from pushing a stroller, hailing cabs and professionally dealing with Chinese and US Government officials. He made our journey run smooth.

The next post will be from the comfort of HOME!

See everyone in Seattle soon!

Daryl, Michelle and Ava Marie