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Sunday, July
15, 2007
Our flight from Beijing to Wuhan has been one of the best travel
experiences ever. We flew China Southern out of Beijing. The
flight left right on time and we got to Wuhan about fifteen
minutes early. Our bags came immediately off the baggage
carousel, and our guide promptly got us to the waiting van to
take us to the White Rose hotel. I get stressed easily at the
airport so when I have a positive travel experience, I am
thrilled!
Our guide is much different than William. He is much more
subdued, but is equally efficient and helpful. He quickly got us
checked into the hotel and then escorted us to the Carrefour to
do some shopping. He showed us where the best restaurants were
to eat that were in walking distance. He also pointed out the
favorite yogurt drink that the babies like. So we bought some of
that and a case of bottled water and walked back to the hotel.
It’s hot and humid in Wuhan, but that is to be expected. We got
a little spoiled in Beijing as it was overcast, slightly breezy,
and a little bit cooler. The traffic and driving is still crazy,
but not quite as bad as in Beijing. Chris loves it and says that
he thinks everyone in China drives like he does! That’s a scary
thought!!
I’m still not feeling nervous about tomorrow. I’m more emotional
than anything. I had a good crying spell this evening as I
thought of Oscar and his foster family and the people at the
orphanage who know and love him. I thought about how
heartbreaking it must be for them to see him leave. I’m sure
they are happy for him to have a forever family, but I can’t
imagine how difficult and painful it must be for them. He has
been with his foster family for nearly two years, and I just
know in my heart that they love him dearly. Who wouldn’t? My
heart goes out to his foster family. I am so eternally grateful
to them and to the orphanage staff for providing him with
excellent care and love. I don’t know what to say tomorrow to
the director when I meet him. I would like to thank him and have
him pass on my gratitude to the foster family, but somehow that
just doesn’t seem like enough. How can you possibly thank the
people who have cared for your child for two years? Words or
gifts don’t seem to be enough. I just hope they can see it in
our eyes and hear it in our voices the deep appreciation and
respect we have for them. I hope they will know how much we will
love and care for Oscar, and somehow I hope that will give them
some peace.
Tonight as I type this, I am thinking of not only his foster
family, but his birth family as well and this beautiful country
that he will be leaving soon. We just can’t reiterate enough how
thankful and honored we are to have the opportunity to become
his parents. We already love him so much, and in approximately
twelve hours, we’ll be able to tell him so. Wish us luck! |
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