Most of you already know the details of our long adoption journey. Therefore, I'll spare you the history and pick up with the most important details, the final steps to actually getting our beautiful little girl, Mia!
After almost 3 years of waiting, we finally received our match on August 3rd! Our little bundle of joy was born on January 29, 2007. She is awaiting our arrival at the Yangxi orphanage in Southern China...
We will depart for China on Wed, Sept. 12th, arriving on Friday afternoon, Sept. 14. Quite a long trip... (The time zone is 15 hours ahead of Arizona.) We will be spend our first 3 days in Beijing touring the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square & The Forbidden City. On Monday, Sept. 17th we will fly South to Guangzhou and finally get our little girl! We will then spend the next 11 days staying at the White Swan Hotel, while making daily visits to the US Embassy to secure Mia's Passport, necessary medical checks, etc.
We depart for America on Friday evening, Sept. 28th, returning at around 11:00 pm on the same day.
Please begin checking back on Friday, Sept. 14 as we'll be providing daily updates... Thanks again for your support.
17 comments:
Michelle and I could not be happier for you guys.. please let us know if you need any help. Mike if you need someone to watch your car while you are gone I am available.
Go get her!!! Yahoo!! I'll be rolling and smoking one for you guys. Enjoy that long ride.
It's real clean in China, lots of room, not too many people...Mike, you should have fun! I am sure their idea of "service" is the same as yours!
Holy shit, you guys are going to get your little girl!!!
All the best wishes from NL,
j and v
Dear Mike & Stacy! We are so excited for you guys! It has been such a long process, but the end result is definitely worth the wait! We can't wait to meet her, and the girls are anxiously awaiting their new playmate!! Good Luck!
Love, Scott, Patrice, Mackenzie & Sydney
Congrats again! We are so happy for both of you. Best wishes for a safe trip and we will look forward to our daily updates!
Love, Tina and Rich
I have to agree about China's idea of service probably not being the same as Mike's but I could be wrong!!!!
How lucky are we to be living next door!!! I'll meet you at your garage when you pull in at midnight on the 29th!!! Blaise and Madi can't wait to meet her, and of course, we'll watch her while you guys are at the gym.
Love you,
Nancy, Eben, Blaise, and Madeleine
Dave and I are so excited for you. Mia is one very lucky little girl. She has 2 of the best people on this planet to raise her. We are so happy that we will be one of the first Ohioans to meet her. We'll be there in October - can't wait!! Love,
Sandy and Dave
WOW CONGRATS... I AM SOOO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS :)
Have a great trip and spoil that baby :) Can't wait to meet her :)
LOVE YOU GUYS :) XOXOXO
Best wishes for a safe and exciting trip. What an experience for you both.
Ken and I are very happy for you and can't wait to meet Mia!
Love- Jackie and Ken
I'm so excited for you guys! I love the idea with this blog! I will be looking for the updates everyday! I can't wait to see her in your arms. Love you both.
Michelle
Stacy and Mike- Dan and I are so happy for you guys. What a long road. We are so excited to meet her in Jan. Cassie is looking forward to her new playmate. Have a great trip.
Love Amy, Dan & Cassie
Have a great trip and savor every minute of this wonderful experience. Mia is so fortunate that you are bringing her into your family. We are here for support and to share the joy. Can't wait to meet little Miss Mia in person. The Locke Family
Wooooo Hoooooo!! Go get that GORGEOUS niece of ours!!! You know... I, OF COURSE, will be her FAVORITE!!! Love you, Chris, Donna, Madison, Maria, and Michelle
Stacy and Mike,
We are soooo happy for you both!
Perhaps our little ones will meet sometime??!!
Karen and Joe
(Mary Hollish's sister)
Stacy,
It was so nice to hear from you today. I couldn't wait to log on and see your beautifull little Mia! Words can't express how excited I am for the three of you!! Please call when you are home and settled in so I can meet your bundle of joy!!Be safe and have fun! xoxoxoxox
Kristy
So excited for you guys!!
Andrew asked me today if I could buy him a baby sister from China.
He's excited to meet her too!
You'll be in our thoughts these next few weeks. Bring her home- we can't wait to see her!
xoxo The Romanos
Congrats guys. She is so cute. What a blessing. Seems like it took so long, but the best things come to those who wait. We are absolutely elated for you and can't wait to see Mia in person. We are also so happy for Mia as she has one hell an awesome Mom & Dad. Love you guys. Love, Scott, Trenna, Savannah & Sawyer
I have read your entire journal and I must say I have had lots of tears of joy for you and your family. I am so truly happy for all of you what a experience. God bless you and your family.
Terri S
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