We’re down to the wire. And, shame on me, I’m a bit of a last-minute girl.
Our visas were completed last week, but due to the POA (power of attorney) that must go to China with me, I had the courier wait to send them all together. All set to arrive Tuesday. Plenty of time, right?
Turns out, there was a hiccup with our POA. Thankfully the couriers we used (Assistant Stork) know exactly what they’re doing and they were able to get the docs corrected and processed the next day.
So that would have our travel documents arriving today, right?
Wrong. I just found out that our little FedEx envelope happened to be on a plane that arrived a bit late last night. And didn’t make it’s *connection* in time. So our visas and POA won’t be arriving today. They’ll be arriving tomorrow.
I certainly hope (and pray!) so.
And, as an aside, please add my dumb tooth to your prayers as well. I had a filling re-filled a month ago and since then, chewing has been ridiculously painful.
So I went back to the dentist a second time and he filed it down a bit, hoping that would fix the problem.
No change.
So I went back today upon further inspection, it turns out that I now have a crack in my tooth. And I need a crown.
Tomorrow.
Did I mention that I have a real fear of dental work? Well, I do. And it’s pretty ugly.
All going back to a painful childhood incident involving a cavity, a drill, an idiot dentist and a shot of novacaine placed on the wrong side of my mouth.
Prayers would be most appreciated.
Oh, Stefanie! So sorry to hear! When it rains, it pours! Praying for fountains of blessings to rain on you!!!!
Oh I'm so thankful I popped in! I will be praying specific prayers for you, Stefanie…
I'm becoming a stalker, so anxious to follow your journey to Vivi!!!!!!!!!!
When you get on that plane, you will sigh a big sigh of relief…the Lord is going to show up BIG for you!
Hang in there honey! You will be fine….. I promise. Prayers being said!
Stefanie I am SOOO with you on the WHOLE dentist thing!!! wishing you all THE peace there!! Just remeber to breath!!!!!!
PRAYERES there are no more delays or hiccups comign your way!!! HUGZ
You got it girl! Prayers going up!
You got it girl! Prayers going up!
Oh MY! Lot's happening in little time! I'll be praying for you, your tooth, the visas and power of attorney, and everything else!
Don't forget the bubbles and cheerios!
Blessings on you journey!
Jean
Oh my goodness!!!
I will be praying big time for you!!!
Everything will work out…
Everything will work out…
Everything will work out!!!!
God has this all under control!
I'm praying for you! Lots going on!
When we went to China, our visas were mailed to our hotel in San Francisco–the night before we were leaving for China. Yep. Remember I live in Texas? Yea. I can relate to the stress that that can cause. But trust that the Lord has His mighty hand on it!!
Sooo excited for you!!!!
God will be and is in control. Praying His peace will fill your anxious heart.
Oh Stefanie! Bless your heart. It will all arrive on time! I just know it. And the tooth. I will pray that God heals your tooth in record time. Not a good way to start a China adventure trip. We are covering you in prayer. The enemy doesn't want you to get our Vivi so he is doing all he can.
Oh you sweet thing have too much stress on your plate right now. Wish I would bear some, can through prayer though!!!
I am right there with you and the dentist, give me a pap any day over the dentist!!!!
will pray for sure. i hate the dentist – i'd really seriously rather have one of "those" yearly appointments twice a year than go to the dentist. seriously. so i will pray. all day tomorrow, i will pray.
ugh.
Oh my. The enemy sure knows when to strike, doesn't he? Poo poo on him. Nothing will stop you from getting on that plane to bring home that precious Vivi!
I will definitely be praying!!
**Call your Dr. and have him/her prescribe some valium for your dentist appointment…and a few extras for the plane ride. I'm just sayin'.
Oh my, make sure you take some just in case dental adhesive with you for that temporary crown you will be sporting for the next few weeks – you can pick up some at a Wal*mart. My dentist also said that vaseline will hold a temp crown in a pinch if it comes out 'cause remember you gotta keep that thing in there. :0( I have four crowns from old dental work done in high school that is falling out now that I am almost 40! I feel for you so mucho! Get some mild pain meds for sure.
Can't wait to see pics of you holding Ms Vivi! Stay strong in the Lord!
Shirley
another Gutian mommy
Prayers going up as I write….I'll keep you in mind tomorrow as well Stefanie….just think all this will be a distant memory once you sit down on that 747! God knows what He's doing!
Lot's of prayers being sent your way my friend {{{{{hug}}}}} Can't wait to see that beautiful little girl in your arms!!!!
I am not a fan of the dentist either so I get the laughing gas : )
Oh, Stefanie… I am so sorry. (And here is where I must confess – I don't go to the dentist. I know, I KNOW.) Prayers going out tonight.
oh man Stefanie, bless you heart. It's stressful enough trying to get everything ready as it is. Will be praying for you. Get all those pesky things taken care of so you can enjoy your time w/ your son in China. What a great opportunity for him. And of course, can't wait to read about miss V!
I share you feel of the dentist, so I will be praying for you.
Praying!!
I also added your family to my prayer ("in my thoughts…") section on my blog. You can see it at: ashlynnrose.blogspot.com
If you would rather I change it or remove it, just let me know!
Blessings! Ashley
Praying and will continue throughout your trip.
OUCH – on so many levels. Prayers indeed!
For the record…I am SOOOOOO with you on the dentist situation…however, I am SURE EVERYTHING will be just fine!! (Look at it this way…better to go to the dentist here than when you are far, far away from home, right?) Be sure to take the dental adhesive for your temporary crown…just in case!
Big time prayers going out to you, my friend!!
Oh man…I HATE going to the dentist. We must have had the same idiot dentist because when I was a kid, my dentist drilled into an abcessed tooth (of course the novacaine was rendered powerless by the infection). He slapped me for screaming. I kid you not.
I will pray for you tomorrow. Seriously. ugh.
Oh no!!! Will certainly keep you in my prayers, Stefanie!! I don't like dentists either!!!
Prayers coming your way Stefanie!
Girl, you are just amazing…you know these are just little pebbles that are on your path to Vivi!!!!! Be thankful that you are going in to take care of the tooth now instead of needing something in China!
Your Heavenly Father will not give you more than you can handle…no one knows you better.
Prayers are being lifted up so that some of the weight upon your shoulders may be lifted…may others carry some for you!
Prayers!!!!!
You got it girl!!!!! Why is it that the tests come the week of travel.? Or, in this case the day before!
You hang in there. You have a plane to catch!
Praying!!!!
Love,
Diana
P.S:
I am with you…. Hate the dentist!!! 🙂
Odyh Stefanie… I am so sorry that this is happening but you know God is in control and everything will fall into place!
Sending lots of prayers for you!!
I hate dentists too!
: ) Jo
Wow…the enemy sure knows when to strike, doesn't he!? I will certainly be lifting you up and taking authority over any more weapons that may try to rise up against… they will NOT prosper, in Jesus' name!!
Hang in there, before you know it this will all be dust in the wind that your plane is flying through to bring you to sweet Vivi!! She's wait'n for her mama, so ya gotta get there! 🙂
SO excited for you… I can't believe it's almost TIME already! Yeah, Jesus!!! <><
I have a feer of the dentist too and Annalise has to have oral surgery on Fri. I can't believe you are leaving you must be so excited I will be praying for safe travels and a wonderful trip. Can't wait to see little mis Viv in your arms.
Stefanie,
Praying for you and all of the details to work out! We just got our TA and are flying to China January 27th. Right behind you by a couple of weeks! Just like last time when we went to bring home Philip and you were bringing home Shepherd! God works in funny ways, doesn't he?
Praying for your journey to your new little daughter –
In Christ,
Janet, Kevin, Ted, Philip, and soon to be home Eli
myadoptionwebsite.com
Journey to Eli
I am p.r.a.y.i.n.g.
and – Oh My! I'm a last minute kinda girl so I can't imagine how this tooth is throwing a glitch in your getting ready!
Everything is going to work out great! and I am so excited to follow your journey to Vivi!
lifting up prayers from hong kong.
kim
Stephanie,
I am praying for you. Remember what you told me? God always writes the most beautiful stories. Somehow they are never boring, either! Lord, lots and lots of grace!
Stefanie – I am praying for you and have decided to dedicate my run this morning to you and your family. Nine miles being pounded out on the road in the snow. Much time for prayers during that time.
oh my, honey. It reminds me of one of my favorite quotes from Mother Teresa…"God never gives you more than you can handle….I only wish He didn't trust me so much". He must really trust you cuz He's giving you plenty to deal with right now. Take a deep breath, it'll all work out. psst…I'm with ya on the dentist thing, I need some serious nitrous when I go to relax me. Good luck!
Oh my! Hang in there. You can do it!
I'm so sorry – praying that it will all work out for you!
I'm praying for you Stephanie!!
Stef,
I will pray for you and I know the Lord will have you on that pane with a fixed tooth, visas and POA all on time. You are going to have a good nap on the flight over because I am sure you will be exhausted form all of this!!!
I thought stuff like this only happened to me! I will send up a prayer for you today…with confidence that God has already answered that prayer!
p.s. I dread every trip to the dentist, too!
Praying for you Stefanie! I hope it comes together and am trusting God that it will!
Blessings,
Gayly
How come even your sad stories make me giggle :). Sorry :[
I pray that your tooth and your paperwork are all ready to go…and that you are, too! Your trip might seem like a very relaxing vacation after all this. I hope it is amazing…how could it not be. Will be following along for sure and keeping you in my thoughts the whole time. I still can't believe the time is here. Seeing you together with Vivi will be an incredible gift. Hang in there!
Lots of prayers coming your way!
Oh My Goodness!!! I know it will work out…it has to!! I understand the stress…we've had lots of issues this week too. I'm praying that everything will be just fine.
You dealing with some really stressful things right now. Prayers for peace for you, for your dentist visit to go smoothly and for your fed-ex package to arrive on time.
Praying for you as you leave for China! Praying for you as you kiss those babies goodbye. And you are so right, once you are on the plane, you will be fine. I can't wait to follow along.