The Lord has blessed us with an amazing travel group which makes it a little easier being so far from home. We stuffed our faces at the breakfast buffet then headed out to do a little exploring on our own. It is about a 15minute walk from our hotel to the Forbidden City which was HUGE and packed at 9am Sunday morning. The culture and the history is unreal. From the Forbidden City we walked to Tienanmen's Square which made Time Square look like a small town. Joe and I had so much fun just wandering around Beijing just soaking up the culture. Joe got quite a few cat calls from the ladies which was hilarious. As you can tell in one of the picture I took of Joe in Tienanmen's Square he stands out just a little from the crowd --- about by 2 or 3 feet! We are packing up this afternoon and flying out to Taiyuan at 5pm tonight. I am ready to get my baby girl! I cant believe this is libby xiao's last night to go to bed without a Mommy and Daddy. To think that when Joe and I go to sleep we will be sleeping in the same province as our daughter...gosh GOD IS GOOD. Please pray for Libby Xiao and what tomorrow holds for her - its is bittersweet for us. Pray for the transition to go well for God to fill us will peace, compassion and to be able to some how give Libby the understanding that we will never leave her. We know that Libby Xiao has been apart of our family plan long before Joe and I ever met so whatever hurdles we face tomorrow God is in control and will guides us through it. Thanks for your prayers and everyone who is loving on my babies at home it means more than you will ever know.
PS - also pretty happy to hear that Alabama lost : ) WAR EAGLE
I love how happy y'all look! Joe looks like he fits right in :) I cannot wait to hear all about the trip and especially to meet Libby! I am praying for y'all and love you so much!!
ReplyDeleteI have had nervous butterflies all day and I'm sitting here crying in a coffee shop right now!! I'm beyond excited for you guys - just a few short hours. I have Beijing time in my phone and I keep checking it. I'm so glad you guys are loving China and I can't wait to see pictures of you, Joe, and Libby united. I'm am in constant prayer for you guys. So much love. MG
ReplyDeleteYou are SO CLOSE! And even as I type this it is 8:30AM on the 11th (8:30 PM 10/10 TX time)and it is your GOTCHA DAY!!!!! I can only imagine the smile on Jesus' face as you prepare to look into the eyes of your daughter. Praying for a momma's heart as you are united with one child for the first time and separated from your other children simultaneously. I pray the Lord gives you the ability to remember every detail of the day! Cannot WAIT for pics!
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking about you ALL DAY and just keep thinking that you are probably picking up that sweet little princess right now!!!! OH MY GOODNESS!! Know that you, Joe and sweet Libby are constantly in my thoughts and prayers and I cannot wait to see pictures and see her beautiful face in person on the 22nd!!!!! love you SO much and cant wait to hear every detail!!!
ReplyDeleteBrooke! I am so excited for you and Joe! I cannot wait to see pictures of you with Libby!! We're praying for her and for your boys! love you!
ReplyDeleteAs you well know, it is all more than worth it! However, I know how difficult it is to be away from those at home. Praying for God's grace and strength to help you through the days until you return home!
ReplyDeleteMary Rae
Oh my gosh! I am laughing and crying at the same time! love the pics. Picturing how embarrased Joe was by the cat calls LOL. Can't wait for yall to get here!
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