Last Post from China

I can not believe this is our last night here in China. We are so ready to come home but sad this will be Lily's last night in her birth country. I know her life with us will be filled with love, something she would not get being at an orphanage. I know she would not get what she needs here in China. I know she belongs with us. I just can't help but feel a little guilty about taking her away from her culture. That feeling of guilt is just a little feeling. I wouldn't change things though. She is our daughter. We are so in love with her. I couldn't and wouldn't leave her for anything in the world. I feel for her birth mother too. I hope she has peace in her heart with her decision. I want to thank her for Lily. She has given us such a special gift. Our daughter. My daughter. No one else could have given us that gift except for her. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Know that Lily will always be loved and cherished.

We had our swearing in ceremony at the U.S. Consulate today and received Lily's visa to enter the U.S. What a relief to have that final document. Lily becomes a U.S. citizen when we land in Newark, NJ. Can't wait for that. I have the American flag ready to go!! Pictures to come......

We also had to say good-bye to some very special friends today. So sad. J and M will be our friends for life, we have a very special bond. The time line for our adoptions have been the same. We have experienced most of this process together. Thank you J and M for your support and friendship. We WILL see you again soon! No more tears!!!!!!!!!


With that said, we are preparing for our travels back to the U.S., 28 hours to be exact. This should be interesting. I will post when we recover from our travels. Until then, wish us safe travels.