Today our guide took our paperwork to apply for Eliza's visa. We did not have to go so we spent the day resting. We started packing for the trip home. Although everything will fit in our suitcases we bought an extra one at a shop. It was only $20 and will spread out the weight of our bags enough that we shouldn't have to pay any excess weight fines.
We were able to have dinner with our friends the Fortlanders and finish up our shopping. We are looking forward to getting home and seeing our family. Although we will miss China we are ready to sleep in our own beds and see how Eliza adjusts to her new home. Please keep us in your prayers. She has surprised us this last week with how well she is adjusting. Today she did have about an hour where she cried and was hard to sooth. She is still grieving and probably will be for some time. She is an amazing and strong girl. Please be patient with us when we get home. She is shy and we will all be very tired.
Here are some pictures from today. One is some Pit Viper Wine Toby saw at a shop. Yummy--not!
4 comments:
It was so wonderful to see you and the Fortlanders together all smiling with their beatiful girls...on the other side of the world. I can't wait to hear you are on this side of the world though! You are so dear to me! Blessings as you travel, Roxanne
Life will be so exciting now!!!!
thank you for sharing your photos
xxx
Shawn and Aila Mei
Hi! I haven't gotten on here in a few days. As I scan thru your posts and all your pictures, I just can't keep from crying. She is so precious and I am so happy that she has you as her Momma and Daddy. That is so sweet that she doesn't want to be far from you! We will be praying for your trip home and for smooth transitions. I was thinking about coming to the airport (if you don't mind), but it may be too early for Matthew. We'll see! Can't wait to meet Eliza!
Know how you feel about missing China. We do, too, now that we're home.
We continue to keep you in thought and in prayer. Eliza is beautiful, brings a tear to my eyes.
God bless you all, we pray for safe journey, continued bonding, rest for all.
Look how much God has blessed you all... praise be to Him.
The Beltrans
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