Of course one more night in China doesn't mean we will be home tomorrow. We still have lots of flying to do and a serious time change. We leave Guangzhou Friday night (9:00) and arrive in LA at 7:00 pm Friday night. It's a litte funny to take a 13 hour flight and arrive before you left. Microsoft Office hasn't figured out how to show that on their fancy little calendar. We then get to take our second red-eye on the same Friday night and arrive in Charlotte at 6:00 Saturday morning. It will be wonderful to get home. I miss my bed and my dog.
Today we returned to the safari which was wonderful again. The main difference this time is that while we were riding on the tram we got a call that our swearing in ceremony was changed from tomorrow to this afternoon. We rushed the rest of the day, got sworn in (which is a short formality that takes the entire afternoon with travel to and from the consulate), and had dinner with other adoptive families. Tomorrow is essentially free before our flight, but we still have some last-minute shopping and a lot of packing to do.
As I think back about my descriptions of the days, I realize that I have glazed over a major topic. Francie is an absolute joy. She is just so easy going and fun. Francie already seems to love her new family and enjoy being with her brother, grandparents, uncle, and especially her parents- which, of course, we love! There is nothing more fun than watching her face light up when she sees us. She is most comfortable being held and generaly just seems at ease. These last days of the trip are obviously the end of only the very beginning of her life as part of our family. We can't wait to see Francie grow and learn more about this delightful little girl, and we feel honored and blessed to be her parents.
Hey! I am praying that your flight home goes as smoothly as it can with 2 little ones! So glad Francie is transitioning well - I know she will love her new home in NC! She is a lucky girl!!
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We are counting the hours until the "new and improved" Gottlieb family is home... not that there was anything wrong with the old one, lol! We miss you and are praying for a good flight.
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