July 16th, Miranda and I will step onto a plane to return to China!
Final details for this team's travel arrangements are being sorted out. Then our final payment for expenses will need to be paid in just of few days.
Since I'm not leading this team, I can honestly say that the responsibility burden feels a little lighter. So the days counting down to departure are sneaking up on me just a bit. I know there will be lots of little details and last minute things to finish at home, but I not feeling the anxiety I have with our past adoption trips or last year's first is it to the orphanage. Luggage will get packed. Flights will either be on time or not. It will be hot and humid! The journey will be filled with new challenges, adventures, friendships, and wonders.
My heart, however, just feels like it is going home, like our journey will take me back to a comfortable place filled with old friends.
I have a hard time imagining what our days will be like with so many of the children I loved and remember from last summer now at home with their families. I will miss their smiles and laughter, but I rejoice in seeing photos of their bright faces now reflecting the love that fills their hearts.
I am anxious to see other children who have families waiting on paperwork before they can travel to meet their children! Love being able to share photos, videos, and stories with families! Especially since I remember how much we treasured all the information we received before our little girls came home.
Seeing the children who will never go home to families and the staff who care for these children every day…Oh how wonderful!!! I can hardly wait to see the face of my dance partner to whom I promised I would return!
Thank you to everyone who has supported our efforts to love on these children!
We also appreciate your continued prayers for us along every step of this journey!
