Almost Packed

Almost packed and ready to go to China. It seems the list never ends. Thanks to all my family and friends for all the support and help. Throughout this journey we have made some incredible friends. We could not have come this far without your support.

I also want to say a BIG thank you to my agency New Beginnings in Mineola, NY. They have literally held our hands and help process our paperwork with patience, understanding and campassion. Faye was always there with information and emotional support, Kathy grounded us by telling us to keep busy and not believe all the rumors and get off the computer once in while. Pauline always called us back promptly and answered all of our concerns and questions in a timely manner, even when she didn't have an answer. I'm sure keeping 11 families encouraged throughout this long process must have been daunting at times!!! Well, it was all worth it because WE ARE ON OUR WAY!

We had a really cute and happy moment yesterday. Vicky and Emily, one of our new friends came over. Vicky has been very helpful with my packing. Emily just turned two and is from the same province (Hunan) and same SWI (Loudi) as Angelina. Emily has been here a year and she is a cutie pie! Christopher who has Autism came off the bus saw Emily and was very happy. Emily chased Christopher into the house and Christopher gave her a hug. I wished I had a camera for that moment. Christopher looked soooo big next to her. Before leaving Emily gave Christopher a hug and kiss. It was sooo cute!! Emily's blog is under Circle of Friends section. Christopher is going to be a very helpful big brother. He has been helping me get the baby's room ready. He even picked out a book for Angelina. Everytime I tell him about Angelina he gets very happy.

Off to get rest of the supplies and finish packing. I still feel like I'm dreaming, Ican't believe we are really going!!!!