In China

well, we made it

we got here with a 2 hour delay in Chicag0 for

that meant we were late our connecting flgiht

and I was having lots of frustration and tears on the long 13 1/2 hr flight

but He was faithful to help me, and I woke froma short nap k nowing it would all be ok. Once in Beijing, we were 4 minutes from flight time and knew we would miss it when lo and behold, we found out our plane was not even there yet, and would be an hour or so late, and YES< HE is good all the time

we arrived at the Brehms and will leave for Guiyang Saturday night, meeting Rosalyn and Lili onSunday afternoon; hopefully I will havemy owncomputer and can do a post when we get the girls

time to go, there is a birthday party in process

much love

Chris and Kendell

Travel Plans are coming together

We have our flights booked

We leave Wed. Jan 4th

Gotcha Day is Jan 8-a Sunday

there will be 2 less orphans in the world!! Praise God!!!

Our Consulate Appt is not until Jan 19, and our flights home won't be until Sunday the 22nd.

our trip will be a bit longer than at first hoped for, but, we are soooo happy with the flights, the cost of them, and the connections, it all seems PERFECT!!!

Leaving from Madison this time-only a  1 1/2 hr drive, and getting in on Sunday at 4 pm-PLENTY of time to get home and spend time together our first night!! oh, how I look forward to that homecoming!! And a small airport, so we will be in and out of there in NO TIME!!!

We are flying United, our first trip overseas without flying a country-specific airline.

I am thinking it may be nice this time to have Americans around us all the time, and have food that we can handle.

Kendell is not a huge fan of "fancy" eating, so I hope she can get enough to eat while in Guiyang. From other ap's who have been there, not a lot of American food to be had-we may have to order room service a few times as even the KFC food is spicey we have heard. I will probably be packing a few more snacky foods than I first thought about-good ole peanut butter crackers or cheesey crackers always works in a pinch.

We are so thankful to all who helped us with our fundraising.

Between the tshirt sales and mail-in checks, we have enough for our in-country "living" expenses.

We are putting together our travel itinerary, so will post more info on our plans once that is nailed down-hopefully we will know more tomorrow.

We are nesting.

The house is being cleaned, we are re-organizing, finding bunk-beds for the girls' room, cleaning closets, stashing stuff that we don't need right now, and I am trying to imagine how it will look upon our arrival back home when Daddy has been in charge for 18 days!!!

I may hire someone to come in the last few days and do some major cleaning so we can come home and just CHILL for a few days and get adjusted!!!

Well, hoping for SOME sleep tonight-and more good news tomorrow

Blessings

Chris

His banner over me is LOVE!!

Praying God's peace and protection over the ROG Foster Care Program in Guizhou.

There is much need for prayer

Tomorrow, we will know, and I don't know if I can bear the news of who will be sent back to the orphanage after living with the B's for so long in their nurturing, loving home.

See Lynnea's blog to view the precious children who are the ones possibly being sent to the state's new orphanage tomorrow, Friday, 11/11/11.

May HE lead them as the tender shepherd leads His flock,

lovingly, cautiously, gently.

May he hold them in the palm of His hand, protecting them,

strengthening them, loving them.

Oh Lord, we askk you to protect these dear ones, and

give grace to those who are watching them go back.

Protect our girl from fears, and help her to lean on you.

In Him

Chris and family