Thursday, 6 September 2007
Today was a pretty uneventful day. Our visa and adoption paperwork was brought to the US consulate while we waited in our rooms in case we were needed. Fortunately, we did not receive a call and at around 11:30am Liping brought our Adoption Certificate and Kate’s vaccination book to us with a big congratulations. All we have left is the official consulate appointment on Friday afternoon where will swear an oath and be good to go back home.
As I reflect on the past two weeks, it is hard to account for the time. The transformation we have seen with Kate is truly remarkable. When you have a child from the beginning, you sometimes miss the drastic changes that occur. You witness the gradual transformation and development daily. Here you start with a blank slate and have to unwrap the puzzle/present that is you child. I hope with this “journal” I was able to give anyone some insight into how this process has affected us and how it has impacted Kate already. While I sometimes probably had too much about the events of the day and too little about Kate, I can only say that is how things flow out of my head….get the “technical” details out first (where, when, who, etc.) and then get into the “touchy-feely” side of having this new life to influence and mold.
This may be the last entry until sometime after we return home Saturday evening September 8. If I get a chance I may post once more on Friday, but it depends on what is happening that night. And since we leave at 5:30am on Saturday morning, I know it will not be happening then.
Thanks goes out to everyone who stopped in to check on our progress and especially for leaving comments. It made our days to see the encouraging words from our family and friends. They have helped remind us that we were not here alone. The hardest part of the whole trip for me has been doing it without Zach here. We have missed him tremendously and cannot wait to get home so he can see his little sister.
Thanks again and God bless you all.
Kyle.
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7 comments:
Great video of your track star. Just returned from the grocery store to get makings for Saturday night food. Everyone here is anxious for your return but I need more time to wash cars, cut grass, clean garage, paint mailbox, mulch beds, vaccuum house, go to baseball practice, all the other parental chores, and then find time to play golf. Zach seemed to enjoy the soccer practice last night. He continues to be less than excited about the baseball zoo, but the exposure is good for him. We nursed him through a sinking spell last night because he missed his mom and dad. Tell Gram we miss her too and hurry home.
Love, Grandpa Gordon
Kyle,
Thanks goes to you for your running account of your journey. It has made those of us who love you all feel so much a part of this adventure. God bless you as your family grows daily in love and happiness.
Our love to the very special addition, Kate, who will be such a special blessing in your lives!
God bless you all. Hurry home and God be with you for a safe trip!
Love,
Aunt Celie
Have really enjoyed reading about everything on your blog. Sounds like y'all have gotten a tremendous start in bonding with Kate. That's wonderful.
Best wishes for a safe journey home.
Dan and Laurie
Kyle,
I have enjoyed reading your blog during your journey to bring Kate home. She is a beautiful little girl. Your blog helps pass the time during the long wait and reassures me that there is a beautiful rainbow at the end of this journey. I hope you have a safe and uneventful trip home and give Kate a hug for me.
Love Allison
Dear Kyle and Elizabeth,
I am tearing up reading about your new daughter. Your blog will be an amazing record for you to look back on when you get home. Good luck with the trip home.
Love
John
My sweet baby brother you are such an inspiration to me. I revel in the joy you are now experincing and envy you. You are so suited for the path you and Elizabeth have taken and I so proud of you and Elizabeth. Kate is truly blessed (though she will be a teenager one day and question that). This is the path God has chosen for you and you are such the perfect match. May you always be as happy as you are today.
I love you, Karen
It's been great reading this blog and getting to vicariously join in this exciting adventure.
Tres says "hi" to Gram. He is continually saying, "Gram's in China".
We can't wait to meet Kate. Can you believe you now have two children? What a wonderful family you have!
love, Teri
P.S. Grandpa...if you run out of things to do at Kyle and Elizabeth's place, come to Dallas!
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