Welcome to our family website.

This blog, which began as a therapeutic outlet during the wait for our daughter's arrival, morphed into a place to share feelings, ask for support, and flip through a virtual 'brag book' of photos. NOW, as we embark on our second adoption trek, please join us as we plan, pray, and travel again to the other side of the world to be united with the next piece of our family puzzle.

Peace & Blessings...Beth & Ron (and Hope too)

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Final Day

Hello to all - it is Beth this time. We have only about 10 minutes here so I'll do my best. Hope is amazing. We are doing great. I am so sorry about the lack of posts since we've been in Guangzhou. We are so busy here. The food is great. I'm feeling much better. I've been on the Cipro weight loss plan since Nanning, so it is nice now to be able to eat a bit. Hope is showing us more and more personality every day. She is such a sweet girl, but HEAD STRONG! She always seems to know what she doesn't want. Ron is also doing great. You'll have to ask him about his massage when we get back. As it stands right now, we are having a wake-up call at 4:00 tomorrow morning and we'll be on our way home. We can't wait to see you all and to have Hope meet you. Our flights should all be as scheduled. We'll have a LONG day of travel. Please pray for us to have safe travels and that Hope does well with it all. She really doesn't like to be confined so it should be interesting to have her on our lap for 20 hours. She likes her freedom and prefers to fall asleep in the crib rather than in our arms. Wish us luck.

We love you! Signing off from Guangzhou. Next stop...HOME!

Beth, Ron, & Hope

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Hope!

PK

Anonymous said...

It's good to hear that you're feeling better and can enjoy things a bit more.

Best wishes for a smooth flight home. Perhaps Ava(sp?) and Hope can entertain each other on the plane. :)

We're looking forward to seeing all your pictures and hearing about this grand adventure. And, of course, we are most eager to welcome the Birthday Girl to her new home.

See you soon. Love to all.

Mom & Dad


PS - Ella says HI

Anonymous said...

Wow time flies when you are having fun. How exciting that you all made it thru the two weeks and are finally on your way home. Safe travels. Hopefully we will get to see you soon and meet Hope.

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HOPE!

The Motto

Anonymous said...

FINALLY!

Can't wait to see you guys and finally meet Miss Hope. We just got home from Jason's birthday dinner (a day early). We've been thinking about Hope celebrating her first birthday, too. I'm sure it will be extremely special for the three of you. So much to be thankful for...

Safe travels and God Bless!
Lisa H.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Hope!!

I wish you safe travelling as you return to Wisconsin. I'm sure you're eager to return home.

Keri

Anonymous said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOPE!!!

Can't wait to see you all! You will all feel better once you're home. And so will we! :)

Love,
Tricia, Brad and Lauren

Anonymous said...

So glad you're feeling better! I'm sure it's been overwhelming at times. Safe, safe travels. Cannot wait to meet you and see pictures, etc. Will be such fun.

Happy Birthday Hope! I'm so glad you got to celebrate with your forever mommy and daddy!

See you soon! Love, Jen

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Hope!
Can't wait to welcome you home!
Have a safe trip.
We love you, Mark and Andria

Melody said...

I can't believe you guys are now on your way home. Sometimes it seems like you've been gone forever and sometimes it seems like you just left. At any rate, WE MISS YOU and can't wait until you get home. We know things will be a bit crazy when you first get home, so we're staying out of your hair until you let us know it's OK. Just call or email when you'd like Hope squared to have their first play date. YEAH!!!

Praying for a safe trip...
Mel

Anonymous said...

Hi Beth and Ron (and Baby Hope!),
Your new little family looks so perfect! Your daughter is BEAUTIFUL! I wish you a safe trip and a happy future! Have fun getting settled in your new lives.
Love,
Missie

Wendy said...

We are so excited that you are headed home. We can't wait to see the big ONE YEAR OLD! What a wonderful 1st birthday present to be part of your family. Hannah asks about you often.

Safe travels!

Love,

Wendy, Larry & Hannah

Anonymous said...

YAY! You're home by now! I'm sure you guys are settling in and hopefully resting! I can just imagine Hope checking out her new home and her new furry best friend! Blessings to each of you as you get settled. Give us a call when you're ready for some Chili's or a visit. I'm sure you're busy so we'll wait patiently. That'll give us time to find a perfect one year old's birthday gift!
In Him,
Cheryl and Chris

Anonymous said...

Dear Beth and Ron-
It is so nice to have you guys coming back to WI. We are eager to meet Hope and hear and see all the pictures. Please give Hope a big birthday hug from us.

Love,
Denise and Jon

Melody said...

You're almost home!! YEAH!!! Just a couple more hours and your feet will be in WI again. Hope and I went shopping for Hope's birthday present today. So much fun! I think Hope was confused when I told her it was for Hope. hehehe

Anyway...just wanted you to know we're thinking of you and can't wait to see you guys. Welcome home!!
Love,
Mel

Anonymous said...

WELCOME HOME!!!!

Tami

Anonymous said...

Welcome back to Wisconsin, the best place on earth! And Happy 1st Father's Day to you Ron.....what a great dad you will be!! Happy belated Mother's Day to you, Beth...and you will be a fantastic mom, too.

Now to rest and get acquainted with the new dynamics of her/your life. It will never be the same...
it will be 1000 times better!!

Blessings to you all......

Julie K.

Anonymous said...

Parenthood...the hardest job you'll ever love. Happy Mother and Father's day Beth and Ron.

Hope you made it home safely without any delays. I also hope Hope is adjusting to her new life in Baldwin. What's there not to love about cheese curds and A & W? Can you tell I love to say the word HOPE???

Smooch
PK