Goats and Sheep

I finally talked to Bruce tonight.  He has had quite an adventure!  His flight was delayed because of goats and sheep.  They got loose before the plane took off and then once in flight they kept walking up and down the aisle.  He said that no one seemed to really care.  It's really amazing since he was traveling to the largest city in the world. 
He was able to venture out while I stayed in my room.  I had no guide today and am just not comfortable taking off by myself.  I've had way too much time to think!  We both pick up our girls tomorrow!!!  We're very nervous.  We spent so much time waiting to see if this was really going to work that we didn't send any photos to help prepare them.  Many families send gifts and photos to their children ahead of time but, we didn't want to get Kate's hopes up and then something happen.  So now we are praying a lot and hoping for the best.
I did venture downstairs to check out the "Western Dinner" in the dining room.  Yeah, nothing western there so I have ordered a pizza.  This will be interesting.

We're here!!!!!!!!!!!!

After all of our drama and chaos we finally made it.  It's odd being being here with Bruce in another city.  It will be very interesting seeing him after spending a week with a 3 yr. old.  I pick up Kate on Monday and Bruce will also get Melissa on Monday.  As for today and Sunday, it's just time to relax, with the construction next door.  Wonder when the work day ends.

Away we go...............

Today is the day that we leave to go get our girls.  I am so mixed with emotions from leaving my little kids to not having any idea what to do with a 14 yr. old who doesn't speak my language.  Bruce and I will fly to Hong Kong and then go our different ways which adds to the stress. 
We will check in here when we can.
Heather

Waiting, waiting, waiting..............

We received our receipt that USCIS has received our I800 applications so now another big wait.  Our new officer is very nice and it's our hope that it will all be approved.  USCIS has to now approve the child we are adopting and forward our file on visa's.  I must leave 4 weeks from today, at the latest.  Her health is not good and will most likely require a transfusion before we get home.  Senator Denhams office is waiting for their go ahead to push the visa through quickly.  Then the wait will be for the CCAA to issue our travel approval.
In the mean time I have just about completed Melissa's doll house.  I finished her dresser last week and I still have the girl's bunkbeds to do. Never enough time.

LOA, LOA, LOA, LOA!!!!!!!!

We got it!!!   We ARE going to China!!!  Details are coming tomorrow!!!

AND WE ARE STILL WAITING!

Update!

Our adoption agency emailed us today and had news that the CCAA is prepared to process our dossier.  I am told that the CCAA will work through the weekend to clear their desks as it is bad luck to leave work on your desk.  We expect our approval anytime!!!  If it doesn't come through it will be after Feb. 14.