We came with three suitcases. We are leaving with five suitcases and a baby!! The suitcases say "Samsonitesan" on them. They were knock-offs, but as long as they make it home I'm ok with that. It's been an unbelievable journey for our whole family. We've spent two weeks in a culture with deep, deep roots in tradition; and ultra respect for the elderly. We have had an amazing adventure in China. Donovan wants to come back. He told me this evening that when he grows up he wants to adopt a baby. Looking at him playing with his sister 24-7, I believe he will do just that when he grows up. Quinn really likes Alex too. She calls him "Ai-Ai". Each day we've been with Quinn it's been remarkable to see how she grows developmentally. In just 10 days she has gone from a child who either cried or was "flat", to a child who has a gut-busting laugh and gives kisses freely. We truly have been blessed by God. There's no feeling in the world quite like having three biological children, and then be lucky enough to have another child! (Or maybe we are just nuts!)
Today our family stood in front of a representative of the US Embassy in Guangzhou, China and put up our right hand and took an oath that we would care for this child and that she will be a United States Citizen when we touch down at Detroit International Airport. I had a huge lump in my throat thinking about how dramatically this little girl's life has changed in 18 months. I'm so excited about our future together, and hopefully I won't mess her up too much!! :)
Thank you all for following our blog. It has been wonderful reading all your messages. It has gotten us through so much! Even though this experience has been the best ever, we've all been a little homesick. Thank you all. America, here we come!!
MK- We're almost home sweetie!! We love you!!
Mom, Dad, Alex, Donovan, and Quinn
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