Yikes! The next step has happened so quickly. We have travel dates! We have just a few weeks to prepare and then we will be headed out! I am so thankful this time we were able to have 14 day advance on our tickets and visas. This extra time is wonderful! Last time we barely had one week which made for some interesting travel arraignments.
We are starting to organize our items for the orphanage. We were told that children's shoes are always a need. So I've been scouring the clearance racks hoping to bring over quite a few pairs. We've also been told that they are hoping to buy a few blood pressure monitors for kids and small pools for the hot summer. While, I don't envision bringing over a pool (couldn't imagine the bag fee on that), I know many of you have asked if you could donate something. Either shoes, money toward the other items or really anything for children is great. We would be honored to give the donation in your name. Let us know.
This will likely be the first of three total trips. Shortly after we get there, we will meet with the lead office for adoption and learn officially about our child. From there, we will spend time at the orphanage for a day or two playing with the child and getting to know each other. Then, we will come home and wait for our court date. This will likely be a tough wait!
I can't wait for y'all.
Posted by: Tammy | June 01, 2011 at 04:24 PM