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… and we’re here.

Oh, yes we are.

Only slightly worse for the wear.



It’s 11:30 PM and we just arrived in the hotel.



Tried to Skype my hubby, you know, in case he was worried about us.

But evidently, he’s not waiting on pins and needles to hear from me.



Because he’s not picking up.

So I figured a super fast post – with my random pics of our travel day – would be a nice way for him to know we are, indeed, here.



Goodness, I’m so happy to be able to say that.

After a very long travel day.



33 hours to be exact…



it feels phenomenal to be able to lay horizontal.

Brush my teeth.

And spend the next 36 hours preparing to meet my sweet Tallula.



Tomorrow we will do some sight-seeing…



The Yellow Crane Tower.

The Yangtze Bridge.

And some other places I can’t recall because I’m completely sleep deprived.



And Monday at 9:30AM, we’ll meet our girl.

P.S. Will be posting Sunday Snapshot sometime tomorrow. I’m determined to give my camera a workout this trip… hope to see lots of y’all posting your Snapshots, too.


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04.07.12 · Dalton, Tallula, Tallula China trip 24

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  1. Stacy says

    April 7, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    So happy to hear you made it safe and sound! Looking forward to following along!

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  2. Kirsten says

    April 7, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Welcome back to China! Sleep well – or try to on the hard beds!

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  3. stacy says

    April 7, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Can’t wait! Happy Easter!

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  4. Ali says

    April 7, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Oh, poor hubby! I have a feeling that he feels like he has been traveling for 33 hours too! I know HE cares and I sure know your reader pals are happy for your arrival! Give that camera a workout girl! Happy happy Easter! Isn’t it crazy how a big God used a little girl named Esther to make such a marvelous EASTER!?!

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  5. Cindy says

    April 7, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    So glad you and your son made it to China safely! Thanks for posting about your trip! May you have a blessed Easter!

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  6. Rebecca says

    April 7, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    How exciting. Congratulations and great to hear things are going as planned! I’m so excited to be ‘on’ this trip with you. Thanks for telling your story.

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  7. Teresa says

    April 7, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Thrilled that you arrived safely and will be giving the camera a workout! It is so fun to travel “with” you as you sightsee. I may not ever make it to Wuhan but my family and I will be following your journey and praying for all of your family as you welcome your new addition.

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  8. Angie says

    April 7, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    I can’t think of a better way to be celebrating Resurrection Sunday than beginning a new life with a new treasure! My heart is so much in China…sigh…

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  9. tish says

    April 7, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    so glad you arrived safely…hope you get good rest before T day!

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  10. Connie J says

    April 7, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Sleep well, sista! We are watching and waiting on pins and needles here!!!

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  11. nancy says

    April 7, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Glad you arrived. That travel is grueling! I remember it well.
    Rest up. T-day is JUST around the corner!
    nancy

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  12. Cara says

    April 7, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    I can’t wait to see some pictures of Wuhan! You’re there a good time of year because the heat hasn’t set in yet :0)

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  13. Tiffany says

    April 7, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    seriously, 33 hours of travel and you still look fabulous!! what is your secret? Can’t wait for another 36 hours…

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  14. Sarah says

    April 7, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Glad you arrived in one piece. Get some rest!

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  15. Amber Leggio says

    April 7, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Happy you made it safely. Have a good sleep. We have only been home a week and a half with Mia, brings back our time there following you. I hope someday we will be able to adopt again. šŸ™‚ Blessings and Happy Easter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  16. Sophi Belle says

    April 7, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    YAY you’re there!! I am so happy that you make time to post. Looking forward to everything, hehe. ^_^

    I will pray for you and your little girl, Stefanie! Love ya! <3

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  17. elisabeth says

    April 7, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    Praise God that you are safely there! And so glad you have some time to recharge before little-lady comes! Cant wait to see her!!!!!

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  18. Jennifer M says

    April 7, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Hooray for a safe arrival! Now go get that girl!!!! šŸ™‚ And, Happy Easter by the way!

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  19. Shelby says

    April 7, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Oh, I am constantly checking your blog for a new update! I am so PUMPED about you guys finally getting to hold miss Tallula. Seriously, SO EXCITED.

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  20. Jenn says

    April 7, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    I’m soooo glad you are safe. AND I am so excited to see all the posts of the baby. šŸ™‚ Yeah!!! šŸ™‚

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  21. Kelly says

    April 7, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    2 years ago, we spent Easter in China as we brought Lydia home. May you get a chance during the fatigue and busyness of tomorrow…or today now…to reflect on His amazing redemptive love. I am sure you will. šŸ™‚ Bless you, friend. Can’t wait to see those photos from your camera workout.
    Kelly

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  22. Jean says

    April 7, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    Blessings on your journey!! Can’t wait to see your sweet girl in your arms!!

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  23. Leslie says

    April 7, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Oh.my.word.

    YOU ARE IN CHINA!!!!!!

    Sweet Dalton looks so little on asleep on that bench! I know he is not but sleeping pics of “babes” always get to me! PRECIOUS! I remember some of ours in that same pose. Oh my, we spent so many hours in airports on this last trip. I look back and think “HOW?! but we did it.

    Let’s see: T-minus 21.5 hours? Right?! Wow!!!!

    Almost time!

    I’m posting one last Sunday Snapshot before going private, but it won’t be anything contest worthy. šŸ™‚ Still, I love documenting our everyday.

    Will be stalking your blog! šŸ˜‰

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  24. Sarah says

    April 8, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Welcome to China! Praying that all will go well while you are here.

    Sarah (in Suzhou)

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