The US Consulate has blessed our last 50 documents and accepted our $380 dollars as legal tender (crisp new bills only- please). Big Daddy has finished one of the biggest paper chases of his life! We will take the oath of US citizenship for/with Kat this afternoon and head for the airport 1st thing in the AM Saturday.
Our designated room in Guangzhou consisted of two single beds, period. So we threw the budget out the window and upgraded to a really nice Jr. Suite. All involved have appreciated this unauthorized expenditure. Turns out that Guangzhou is much much bigger than Nanning. From start to finish this country has not ceased to amaze me.
We return home as a new family.
Of course we have Katherine. Everyday she reveals more of herself to us. Behind those endlessly deep brown eyes we are finding more laughter, misceviousness, and strong will.
All of which delights her daddy. As with any new baby, one cannot help but be filled with a great sense of possibility.
Thomas comes home a with a host of new stories. From the Great Wall and Buddist Temples to new chinese pool-mates and squat toilets, Thomas has cart-wheeled acrossed China and really enjoyed the experience. He is a natural born traveler. In spite of his love of routine, he has been able to adapt to every new situation and in many cases seen more than I. I feel lucky to have had him with us on the trip. I will confess that getting the Nintendo to charge here in Guangzhou has been a very good thing indeed.
For Gail and I we return with a great sense of mission accomplished. It was worth every minute of the wait! Thanks to everyone for your comments, emails, prayers, and good wishes.
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We just got back from our vacation and was excited to read the latest updates!! You must be home by now so I'll wait to call after you have recovered from jet lag. (We are still recovering!)
Your whole adventure gives me goose bumps...it seems so natural to have her in your pictures. Thomas is adorable with her. Namaste to you all!!
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