We met at 7:30 am for the airport and went through the most stressful and intense security checks ever. It's hard to know what they want you to remove from your carry on. Some people had to remove electronics, some had to remove batteries, some jewelry, etc. Then they physically wand down every person, except for me for some reason who passed right through. I guess I look innocent or something.
The flight was short and we landed in Nanjing. We checked in to our hotel, a Holiday Inn, and unpacked and then took a look around. There is a huge mall attached to our hotel that has many American stores like H&M, Gap, Nine West, etc. There is also a Papa John's and a Cold Stone Creamery there that I'm sure we'll be visiting more than once while we are here.
For the first time we are in the same city as our son. We are just a few minutes from him. We have an empty crib sitting in our room and I packed his backpack full of fun toys and books. We meet our son tomorrow morning. I really don't even know how to comprehend that we will be becoming parents again so soon. It's very surreal. After a year and a half of paperwork and preparation, we will have him in our arms in a matter of hours.
I have no idea what to expect exactly tomorrow, but hope to at least post a picture as soon as I can. I know you are all excited to see him too!
Thank you all so much for your prayers and support over this journey. We love hearing from you as we are longing for the familiar. We get just a taste of what Charlie will feel away from everything he knows. It's tiring and stressful and I hurt for his sweet little heart.
Specific Prayer request: Please take a moment to thank God for His incredible faithfulness to bring us here and pray that things go as smoothly as possible tomorrow.
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