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In China
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OUR ITINERARY

“All children come from God, for some the journey home just takes a little longer.” ~unknown

Thursday, November 6th
We (Paul, Kim & Max) leave for Dallas to spend the night.

Friday, November 7th
We leave DFW airport at 7:40 AM for Beijing, China.

Saturday, November 8th
Arrive in beautiful Beijing, China

Sunday, November 9th
Tour the Forbidden City and the Great Wall

Monday, November 10th
***GOTCHA DAY*** WOO HOO!!

Monday morning we will leave Beijing arriving in Guangzhou around noon. Monday afternoon we will be holding Vivi Jo in our arms!


Tuesday, November 11th
ADOPTION DAY!!…
living the dream.

Wednesday, November 12th
Apply for passport…
bonding with our precious daughter.

Thursday, November 13th
Sightseeing: White Cloud Mountain Park…
telling Vivian over and over how much she is loved.

*****Our guide will ask for an orphanage visit so hopefully
we will be visiting the orphanage one of these days*****

Friday, November 14th
Sightseeing: Family Chen’s Temple…
giving Vivi lots of hugs and kisses.

Saturday, November 15th
Sightseeing: Yuexiu Park…
showering Vivi Jo with attention.

Sunday, November 16th
Sightseeing: Liu Hua Hu Park…
spoiling Miss Vivi rotten.

Monday, November 17th
Getting legal documents, Visa photo, Vivian’s physical exam,
Sightseeing: Shang Xia Jiu Pedestrian Shopping Street…
snuggling and cuddling our sweet girl.

Tuesday, November 18th
Consulate Appointment,
Sightseeing: Six Banyan Temple…
gazing into Vivi Jo’s beautiful almond eyes.

Wednesday, November 19th
Oath Ceremony at the U.S. Consulate, get Visa,
Going to the zoo…
EVERYDAY, thanking God for calling us to adoption and for blessing us so richly with 5 amazing and precious children, 3 born from me and 2 born in our hearts.

Thursday, November 20th
Leave Guangzhou for….
Texas, our Texas! All hail the mighty State! Texas, our Texas! So wonderful so great!
Boldest and grandest, Withstanding ev'ry test;
O Empire wide and glorious, You stand supremely blest.

On Thursday, November 20th we fly out of Guangzhou on Northwest Airlines at 8:30am and arrive on Thursday, November 20th at 4:53pm at Dallas Forth Worth Airport. Our flight is NW 1908.

You may continue to follow our journey as we “Celebrate Everyday Life.”
http://celebratingeverydaylife.blogspot.com

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt


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