Today we leave Beijing and head to Jinan. I am not sure I can put into words what we are feeling right now. We had an amazing time in Beijing taking in Max’s culture but we are very excited to be on our way to his city and more importantly to him. Today is the last day he will spend in his orphanage. For the last 17 months he has woken up in the same bed, with more than like the same kids, the same nannies, the same familiar sights, sounds and smells. Tomorrow that will change for him. More than likely he has never been outside the orphanage walls, tomorrow may be his first adventure in the real world. At 9:30 am he will be brought to us in our hotel lobby. He will go from the hands of people he has know his whole life to complete strangers. We will look different, smell different, sound different, interact with him different, feed him different and hold him different. This is a day that we have been waiting for but for him it is a day that will turn his little world inside out and upside down. Please pray with us for his little heart in the next 24 hours. While we can hardly wait for 9:30 am to arrive this is not something that he is prepared for or even has a clue is happening. We are trusting that God is holding his little heart and preparing him and us for what is ahead just as he has held him in his hands the last 17 months. Today is the last day he will be an orphan. Tomorrow he will have a mom, dad, 2 sisters and a brother. Tomorrow he will be part of a family!
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
6 comments:
Julie I am so excited for you and your family as tomorrow morning arrives. I will be praying for Max and that the next several days go smoothly for him. Enjoy holding your sweet baby boy in your arms. That time has finally arrived!!
Julie,
PLease contact me when you get in, we are in room 1027. We also meet our guy tomorrow at 9:30 but we were told it wont be in our hotel lobby it is a different hotel and it is not far, just down the street. So we are here and waiting for you!!!!
Tracy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Max!! We cannot wait to hear how everything went and see your "Gottcha Day!" video and pictures. Blessings!
The Sturgeons
Julie,
It was great reading about your adventures in China. What an interesting culture! I am praying for you and especially little Max. What an amazing day to come...I can't wait to read about the details and see photos of Max in your arms at last! I'm so excited for you!!!
Oh Julie, how fun to read all this as it is happening. It looks like you and Eric are making some great memories! We are thinking of you all the time and praying for all of you, especially Max! Can you believe the time has FINALLY come?!? Can't wait to see when you finally get to hold him!!
I am writing this with tears in my eyes. I cannot wait to see him, through your camera lens. I am so excited to see the next post! Praying for you hardcore!
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