Well, we’ve been mostly just hanging out, which has been good. We’ve spent a good bit of time at the city park across the street and a little sight seeing. Today we went shopping on Shamian Island where we did some Christmas shopping and souvenir shopping. Alex and I got a couple of cool Chinese formal shirts. I don’t know where and when we’ll wear them, but they’ll be good for special occasions like Chinese New Year with Audrey – she has several formal Chinese outfits. We’re shopping for Julie’s tomorrow.
That’s pretty much it. We are down to 34 hours before our flight home. We fly Wednesday morning at 8:30 (7:30 pm Tuesday for most of you) to Tokyo, from Tokyo to Detroit, then Detroit to Knoxville. We are scheduled to land in Knoxville at 3:30pm on Wednesday. That’s 3:30pm for you and us.
It has been a great trip and I can’t imagine the Chinese people being more welcoming and kind. As much as we have loved it and benefited, we are very ready to be home.
I don’t know if I’ll get a chance to post before we get home, so I’ll give the rundown of when you’ll have chances to meet Audrey. If you are in Knoxville already and want to come to the airport, we’d love to see you. If you want to come by our house sometime, just call first. Don’t worry about whether or not we’re sleeping off jetlag - we have no idea when we’ll be sleeping, so anytime may be a good time. If it’s not a good time, we’ll either not answer the phone or just say so, but we do want to see you all and let you meet this wonderful baby girl.
If all goes well, we’ll probably make it to church on Sunday, if nothing else we’ll at least be there long enough to introduce her to Sunday school. We’re not sure if she’s ready to be dropped off at Sunday school. This might be a little overwhelming for this little girl whose life is continuing to be flipped upside down, but she’ll get there over time.
We look forward to seeing you all soon.
Aaron, Julie, Alex, & Audrey
Monday, November 17, 2008
Almost Home
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oh guys, I so remember being right where you are and being so ready to see U.S. soil again! It's been quite the journey, hasn't it?
I just realized that either you homeschool or Alex has a bunch of really understanding teachers who allowed him to miss 2 weeks of school! We travled in August before public schools started but we homeschool so it didn't matter for our kids. I will tell Tony about ya'll next time he calls home. I'm sure he will remember you...he has a great memory. We are going to Knoxville for New Year's but won't make it to Johnson City. It will take a few weeks most likely before you all have a clue when to sleep, eat and rise! I pray that God will continue the work He has started and that Audrey's integration will be smooth and strong.
Not that you need any more advice, but my two cents is to keep her with you as much as possible for as long as possible, even skipping out on Sunday school for a few months. It may sound extreme but it so helps with the attachment, even when everything seems to be going well on the outside. Limit those who hold her outside of you all and Alex as much as possible and make sure you guys are the ones who give her food, drink and comfort her when she cries.....it will expedite the bonding. I pray that God's favor will go before you as you travel home to the magnificent state of Tennessee.
Rejoicing over all that God has done,
Holly
That picture of her and Alex is awesome. I bet she will think her big brother is the best thing ever. Can't wait to see you all and that kid. Daughters are awesome. Ted and Kristen and Eliza
The pictures are amazing. Audrey is beautiful. Your family is complete! Praise God.
Love, the Stancils
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