Oh.
My.
Goodness.
This is really happening.
Breathe in.
pack.
Breathe out.
double check important documents.
Breathe in.
convince yourself the scale is broken and that your suitcases cannot possibly weigh that much.
Breathe out.
decide that kettle corn is not a necessary item and decide to leave it at home.
Breathe in.
ask yourself how on earth kettle corn is the only thing that you think is worthy of being left behind.
Breathe out.
realize you are a dork.
Breathe in
go clean up poor Justin and the bed after his marathon throw up session last night.
Breathe out
wait.....did that really happen? Was it just a dream?
Breathe in
nope. Not a dream. Bless his little heart.
Breathe out.
Ingest extra caffeine this morning and realize sleep is overrated.
Wait...now I feel dizzy.
I think all this breathing has made me hyperventilate.
Oh my.
Breath in
and hold it.
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1 week ago
Oh, I'm envious! The excitement! I can't wait...for you...to have those boys! It has been a long time since I started following your blog. I'm glad I did.
ReplyDeleteoh sweet friend-- i am reliving all of my trips right now-- i am a fanatic checker- and forced jim to show me the passports, money, etc... i was a mess! this IS real (too bad the throw up wasn't-- :()
ReplyDeletei know it is so hard to believe that after all this waiting you are finally going to go GET THEM!! in less than 1 week, sweetie, they will no longer be orphans! they will be your sons!!! God's plans are so good- and i bet He is just as excited as you are to see this plan of His come to fruition.
so on to big things-- blogging ok-- check?? are you sure?? cuz you have my email if something funky happens-- i know i'm rocky mtn time, but it's better than nuthin'! i am so there for you!
i will be praying for TRAVEL MERCIES!!!!!! i will pray for a clear and open heart for you, your husband and the boys on Monday- that God would bind the 4 of you together in an inexplicable way. i pray that the airport scales are broken as well, as you will need that. i pray for good movies on the flight! i pray for nice weather in GZ so that you can ENJOY china! i pray that you savor EVERY SINGLE MINUTE of your journey-
and i am so thankful to have "met" you and to see this come to fruition!!!!
love!!
LOL...So loving Emily's comment that she'll pray the airport scales are broken ;) LOVE it!! I am also available to help with the blog if you need it!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait!!! I have to say...I would LOVE to be a fly on the wall for this trip! I can't even imagine what kinds of trouble you will find with 6 boys!! Love every minute of it!! It's the trip of a lifetime!!
love you!!
Must be going around...I was up with my Ben sick last night!! Just want you to know that I am praying and will be praying for you and your family as you travel, and also as you meet your two newest sons. What a joy it has been to follow your journey thus far!! Now...go get those two loves and get them HOME!! :)
ReplyDeleteI am so excited and thrilled for you! It is so awesome to see this happen after our Saturday talks at basketball! Just wishin' we get a chance to meet these boys sometime soon!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about Justin. Praying this is the end and no one else joins in the fun. ;)
Enjoy every moment and blog as much as possible! As much as possible as a mom with 6 boys in China can do that is!
Hugs,
Robin
You are just so funny!! We are all excited too, nervous, yet excited. I hope your son feels better. I hope you have a safe and happy trip! My daughter will have a purple ribbon with white flowers hanging from her purse. : ) Enjoy every minute and take a million pictures!!
ReplyDeleteYou just brightened my morning! Love how you can make us all laugh out loud! Hope your sweet boy feels better soon (and no one else catches it). At least he is sick NOW, before you go! My daughter Anna got terribly sick during our trip--in fact, the first night with Lilly in our room she was throwing up all night long. There's a lot more to it (phoen calls from my husband's boss in the mioddle of thje night that same night)--it's a long story I'll have to tell you sometime...when we finally get to meet in person! SEnding hugs!
ReplyDeleteKeep breathing!!! Kettle corn doesn't really weight that much, does it? ;) I hope everything goes well. What an exciting time for your family!!! Travel safely and enjoy these amazing new experiences!!! Sorry Justin's sick. We've had that going around (Matt last night and today), but I can't imagine it happening at a time like yours! So happy for your family!
ReplyDeleteYou can unpack heavy things like shoes. Who needs shoes. Just wear one pair. Unpack any heavy food, kettle corn is not heavy. You can buy food in China. How many bags are you taking? If you are not up to the limit, add a couple more bags. Spread things around. Your boys are big enough to pull bags. Next on the list of course would be clothes, leave clothes home. Who needs clothes...wait, no you have to wear clothes. :) I pray Justin is done being sick. I pray health and a trip without major problems. Give those boys a squeeze for me, all SIX of them. Love you!
ReplyDeleteBreathe!!! We are almost there!!!! So so glad the time is here!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSee you soon!!!
Breathing with you!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings my friend!
Ha!!! By the time you get to the airport you won't care what those scales say or what you have to pay to bring 'em, ha! ENJOY each and every moment in China. Savor each new adventure, soak up as much of the beautiful sights, architecture and history. It will be precious to you and your boys. Praying over your trip my friend. Can't wait to see you IN CHINA!!! You are bloggin here .. right ... tell me you are! Hugs to you.
ReplyDeletePrayers! I am so excited that you are leaving tomorrow! Hurray! Happy China Eve! :)
ReplyDeletePraying especially for a healthy family to travel, for safe travels, and for Jacob and Joey's transitions.
Packing - I know you can do it! :) I think the downside of being a military wife - you learn how to pack so many things into small areas - now it weighs too much! :) LOL! Good luck! Remember - the important things will get there - you, your husband, and the boys! The important things will get back: you, your husband, and all 6 boys!!! :)
Oh my goodness! I am so excited for you (except the throwing up part). Praying that everyone else stays well and that you have an incredible, incredible journey to your boys.
ReplyDeletePRAYING for you!!!
ReplyDeleteSafe travels! And there will be more than one person praying for those scales to be broken. *grin* That comment made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteHappy China Eve!
ReplyDeleteIt's here, it's finally here!! (Throw up and all, unfortunately. Praying for an end to that!)
Oh sweet friend, look at all of the prayers going up on behalf of your traveling family-- and your boys waiting at the other end! So many love you and are ready to see you with your precious half dozen! The heavens are chanting, "Sonia, Sonia, Sonia"! Pack it in there girl, you can do it--even if you have to wear that monkey scrubber as a hair accessory, and stash the kettle corn in your back pockets! You can do it!!
Praying as you go . . .
Father God we ask for safe and smooth travels, and for fun on the journey! We ask for rest and for peace and for health for all! Lord I ask that you would especially be with Jacob and Joey as their time finally draws near. Hold their little hearts in your mighty hand Lord, as they trade in their orphan titles for the new ones of "son" and "brother"! Be with them each and every moment Lord and help them not to be afraid. Be with John and Sonia Lord and give them wisdom day by day. Be with Jason, Jordan, Justin and Jack as they each take on a new roll. Lord We praise you for putting Jacob and Joey in a family, together! We thank you for putting them in this family! In Jesus name, Amen!
Love you Sonia, and can't wait to see you holding those babes!
Tina
I'm sooo with you! I know I have to finish, but I'm so afraid I'm forgetting something important. Do you know how many times I've made sure we have our passports and visas (like they could have disappeared) and medicines and ....I think I need another nap. Wait..no time for that!
ReplyDeleteI'm very excited for you! Will pray for your
ReplyDeletetravels and for God to continue to prepare the
boys for your arrival.
Will also pray for everyone to remain and get
healthy.
I cannot believe you are leaving TOMORROW!!! WOOHOOOO!
ReplyDeleteGod is so good to bring all this together for your family. I am praying the Lord will give you all good health. So sorry to hear about the throw up.
Remember, in our weakness, HE is strong.
Cannot wait to hear how it all goes! Praise the Lord!
Oh poor Justin. I hope he's all better. Maybe he can nibble on some of that Kettle Corn you're no longer taking...:)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait!
Safe travels...it will be amazing!!
ReplyDeleteWOOOHOOOOO!!!! one week and there will be two less orphans and you will have two more sons!!!! AMAZING!!!!!
ReplyDeletePraying for safe travels and ENJOY this trip with all of your boys!
SO looking forward to following along with you next week. I found your blog only a few months ago, I think through my friend Heather, and it's been SO fun to read about your excitement as the time drew nearer. And now here it IS! It's an amazing trip. One you'll never forget. And one you'll want to make again. Trust me. :)
ReplyDeleteSo very excited for you! Many prayers!!!
ReplyDeleteWowwww! It's really here! Can't believe how excited I am...and I'm not even coming. It'll be like I'm there for all the time I'll be spending stalking your blog!
ReplyDeleteI think they divided the weight of our suitcases by how many of us could have brought a checked bag. So, we brought 5 checked bags, but there were 7 of us. They never made us pay or complained about how heavy they were (and they were way over the limits).
Praying for safe travels and a healthy family and great bonding and good weather and God's hand on the entire trip.
Blessings,
Monica
Snort...you crack me up! Saying a prayer right now that no one else starts throwing up. yuck. Happy trails!!
ReplyDeleteMay God surround you and your family with all the angels needed for a great trip. One step, one day at a time....Can't wait!!!! I am praying everyday for the new fam!!
ReplyDeleteJust thinking about you now as you (I'm suspecting) may be weighing suitcases again. Praying you can finish up and get some good rest, praying for safe travels, good health, and good family time. Other than my own LIlly, I don't think I've ever been so excited about someone's adoption before! Blessings to you all.
ReplyDeleteSo exciting!! You should be on your way now.. hopefully those airport scales are broken!!
ReplyDeletewishing you all the best and sending lots of prayers your way.
Krista D
So excited for all of you!! Can't wait to see those two boys with their forever family!!
ReplyDeleteRemember to blog- for those of us you left at home!
Blessings on your journey!!