It is our last evening in China. We will be waking up at 5:00 am (3:00 pm your time) and heading to the airport. From Guangzhou we will fly to Shanghai. We have a 6 hour layover there. So, we are considering taking time to ride the MAGLEV (magnetic levitation train) from the airport for a short round trip ride.
We leave there at 5:30 PM, 3:15 AM Friday while you are sleeping. And then will arrive in Chicago around 5:00 central time.
Today has been a good day. Little Miss Sunshine woke up grouchy. However, about 11:00 she was her sweet adorable self. We went shopping, which puts any girl in a good mood. I bought her two very nice Chinese dresses. They are beautiful. I got her one for now and one a size bigger. They were $25 each. Which if you were to see them, you would agree is a good price. I am very glad that I found them. Nina-Li loves them.
I took her down to our adoption agency's office. Catherine talked to her about our travels tomorrow. That Grandpa wouldn't be sitting with her all the time. Our early wake-up time, etc. She explained that Nina would have to wear a seat belt. The conversation was fun and Nina accepted and understood it all very well. Catherine told her, that her America name is Nina-Li and that it means beautiful little girl. Nina loved that. Then she added that every time someone calls her they will be telling her she is beautiful. Which made Nina giggle. She told her she had to wear her seat belt in the van because dad is a crazy driver. Nina giggled a lot at that. She also told Nina she has many people waiting to meet her that want to be her friend.
So, it's been a great day. Please pray for safe & smooth travels with no delays. We are all ready to come home. Including Nina.
Love to you all!
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My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you all. Safe travels and soon you will be home!
ReplyDeleteHello to the McNay family. My name is Kristen Bonafide. I'm a friend of Dani Breen's. She shared your blog with me and I have been following it. We just returned from China on Sept. 17th after getting our 2 year old daughter on Sept 6th from Nanjing, Jiangsu. I just want to congratulate you on your new daughter! She is beautiful! It's been fun reading your blog posts about Guangzhou since we were just there recently! I'll be praying for your travel home and for Nina's transition.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome experience you have all had! It is so comforting to know that Nina understands the basics of what is happening next & that she giggled & accepted it. God will remain watching over you & bring you all home safely. Praying the travels are smooth & Nina-Li's transition has more smiles than tears. Love & prayers to all :)
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