Here in Nanjing

We are here and settled in a very cool 5-star hotel.

Am too pooped to blog, but the news everyone is waiting for:

We get to finally meet our Emma at about 2:00 pm tomorrow (Mon., June 25th)!!!  Oh man, I am gonna cry just typing that. 

Gotta go get some sleep as we had a super full day today.  I will blog in the morning–AFTER I sleep in!!!!

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Comment posted by Ray and Rita Sanchez
at 6/25/2007 4:55:12 PM

She is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I love her smile. Congrats and may Gad bless abundantly your first hours, days and weeks with Emma. Katelyn, you look like a natural big sister, Emma is so lucky :)!

Rita

Comment posted by Carolyn
at 6/24/2007 10:46:10 PM

Countdown!! Needless to say, I and everyone here is so excited for your family. Our prayers will continue. Can’t wait to read your next blog. Love to you all.

Comment posted by Anonymous
at 6/24/2007 9:58:37 PM

Amy,

Wow! Only a few hours and you get to meet your beautiful daughter!!! I am so thrilled for you!!

I can’t wait to see pictures and read your journal entry!!

I know what you mean about crying so many times while in China. That happened to me too while I was there two years ago when we adopted Stacie. The joy just bubbles up and flows out of you! The feeling of thankfulness to God is overwhelming!

Praise God!!

Blessings!

Sue Toering

Comment posted by Sandy and Terry
at 6/24/2007 9:26:36 PM

Amy,

We are praying that God will continue to work out everything and every detail for you guys.

We love keeping up with your journey. You do am amazing job with this journal. You should write a book or something. You are so professional!

God is so awesome!

Comment posted by Anonymous
at 6/24/2007 9:02:20 PM

4 more hours!!!! If I was at home, I don’t think I’d be able to sleep, but here at camp, I won’t have access to a computer again until the morning, and I’ve had quite a full week too! I’m praying for you guys and can’t wait to see that first picture with Emma!!!!

Comment posted by Lori Krueger
at 6/24/2007 8:59:54 PM

We are all back here praying for you. I am so happy for you that your day is here to actually hold your little girl. God bless your first meeting Emma. I know she will love you right away….we do!!! You will continue to be in our thoughts & prayers!! We miss you…keep safe.

Comment posted by Kristy Rivard
at 6/24/2007 1:45:04 PM

Yipee! We are completely extatic for you!!! I can’t believe it’s FINALLY time! There are no words to say how happy we are for all of you! Quick question, are you guys 12 hours before or behind us? Just wanted to know if you will be getting her 2am Monday or Tuesday morning our time? I might have to set my alarm to get up and say a quick prayer for you guys(and try not to hoop and hollar to loud so I don’t wake the kiddos. Enjoy your exciting day!

Comment posted by Grandpa & Nana
at 6/24/2007 11:48:39 AM

The news we’ve been waiting for. Email me your room number and I’ll call when you get up.

Love, Mom