That just about sums it up!! Rodney is trying to tie up all loose ends (even though there is NO WAY he can get it all done before we leave). I am trying to plan where the kids will be, what they need and packing for our trip. Oh yes, and we are totally pooped! I don't think we will have much trouble sleeping on our flights - well, I know I won't.
The last few days has been a whirlwind. There are soo many 'irons in the fire' right now, you can hardly see the fire for the irons! The dry wall should be completely hung by tomorrow and while we are gone, it should be finished, the garage door installed and waiting on us to return to begin the fun part - painting!!! I know we will be tired, but I am sooo ready for all of us to be home and moved.
Saturday was my break down day. I cried just about all day thinking about leaving the kids for two weeks. There is such a feeling of being 'torn'. I am so excited to go to China and get Elli you just cannot imagine, but then there is this horrible knot in the pit of my stomach thinking about leaving my other babies. It is the initial act of leaving that is so incredibly hard. Last time was the same. I remember standing on the sidewalk in front of the airport as my parents were getting into their car to leave and I stood there crying because I was really leaving my babies for two whole weeks. Then in less than 15 minutes, I was just giddy that I was on my way to bring Anna home. Such a crazy mix of emotions - there is nothing else like it!
Today, Carter and Jacob had an honor roll field trip, Anna had speech and I had about 25 million errands to run - seriously. I got almost 1/2 done ;-) Tomorrow, we have speech again, I will finish the other 12.5 million errands and Jacob has an E conduct field trip to a baseball game tomorrow night. I will try to finish our packing and Wednesday should be our Free Family Day!! The kids have a whole list of things they want to do on our "last day" they like to call it. I think they just do it to gain sympathy and hopefully more money for the festivities. Sorry kiddos - we are on a budget.
Sending love and hugs to our Elli,
Rodney, Marcy, Carter, Jacob, Parker & Anna
6 comments:
Ok, so I just found your blog!!! And I will definitely be "tuning" in for the journey!!! You are about to take the trip of a lifetime! My hushand and I have adopted twice from China....I admit, I'm a tinge jealous!
We will pray for your safety and Elli's adjustment! Thank you for allowing us to tag along!
Cynthia and Adam Farley
Marcy, congratulations! I just saw your post on the adoptcleft site and recognized you there. What a rollercoaster ride it has been hey? Just think, it will all be a foggy memory in no time! I'm so excited for you and Elli to be finally coming together!
You'll be in my thoughts and prayers as you travel...
Chris (adopted CHI's "Denton" list 20 in February)
Marcy,
I am so excited for you. I totally "get" the emotions you are feeling right now. I cried and cried at the thought of leaving my two boys to bring our daughter home this past Jan. I too experienced the roller coaster of emotions. Your babies will be just fine. They know you are bringing them a new sibling and that is important stuff for a family.
Have a wonderful Family Fun Day!
Many blessings and prayers!
Have a great trip. Remember - you can buy just about anything you forget in China - but don't forget the good chocolate!
Jennifer W (Lian's mommy on adoptcleft)
Just a quick note to say Happy Gotcha Day to our baby girls....2 years ago today, can you believe it? Remember riding up that God-awful rickety elevator and praying that we wouldn't plunge to our deaths before we even got to our baby girls??? I am forever grateful to God that He allowed us to share that most amazing day as families together....love you all!
Angela
I have been so busy that I haven't had time to catch up on my favorite blogs, so I was very surprised to see that you are leaving on the 8th. (Or maybe I got that wrong, and you will be there on the 8th ?) Anyway, I am very happy for you and will be praying for a safe trip for part of your family and a good time at home for the rest. I can't wait to read about your trip. Sending my love!!
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