We arrived in Tokyo last night and spent 2 1/2 hours there before catching our flight to Beijing. I think about the kids back home (we are now 13 hrs. ahead of their time) and wonder what they are doing right now. I follow the clock throughout the day and try to invision their day with their grandma and papa. I know they will have a wonderful time and they are in great hands! They will get lots of love in our absence:)
I visit with many people - Japanese, American, and Chinese - and babble with excitment I cannot contain! I have to tell everyone about the daughter we are going to meet. Everyone has been very happy and excited for us. I find myself drawn to all the little Asian children I see around us and dream of having Anya with us! Nate and I look at all of the teenagers and adults and wonder what our Anya will grow up to look like. The women all look so beautiful with shiny, black hair and pretty, brown eyes. I wonder what Anya's eyes will say when we meet her..... Her pictures all look so sad. I don't know if she will understand just how much we love her, but I believe given time she will know and trust.
It is approaching 10:00 p.m. and we are almost to Beijing (4 hr. flight from Tokly to Beijing). Nate and I are trying to adjust our bodies to the new time. We stay up late and rest according to China time.
Once we land, someone from our travel agency, Lotus, meets us and takes us to our hotel (Novatel). It is a half an hour drive and how our hearts are filled with excitment! How ever will I be able to sleep as we wait for Anya! I found myself laughing out loud just being here in China, knowing that we are here in the country of our child's birth! What a wonderful and amazing feeling!
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