Well, I thought I would share our most recent picture which is over 2 years old. Sad our agency didn't bother to even try to get us new pictures.
Oh sweetie, what do you look like now? I can't wait to see you. If you only knew how stressed your Mama was. Daddy has been packing and weighing our luggage most of the day.
I have all kinds of goodies packed for you. Raggedy Ann is coming with us to China to see you smile, so is your Ling doll who speaks both English and Chinese. I have a book with pictures so we can try to talk to each other. I have a blow up ball, a swimsuit for you, lots of toys, your own backpack, nail polish, some cute clothes, even a winter coat if you get cold. I made a picture book so you can learn some of our faces so when you return you know your 2 best friends who stayed behind---Alex and Dolly.
This will be the farthest I have ever been away from home. If God wasn't behind this, I wouldn't even go. I've had terrible dreams that I won't even be coming back. Against all the odds---we're coming to bring you home.
I bought you the prettiest Easter dress, I am hoping it fits. If not, we'll return it and actually have you along to try things on. Soon you and I will both have ruby slippers.
I hope those that are reading along can know that it's by God's grace that we have Rachel Qin. Without him, doors were closed that no one could open. God made this all easy and provided us with the funds to pay for this adoption. Praise God--money is not an option....it's all freely provided and available to us.
We leave tonight for the airport.
I need prayers and strength.
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