Thursday, August 13, 2009

Packed I think!

Over the past couple of days I have spent most of my time cleaning and packing for my departure. Saturday will not come soon enough for me. I was scheduled to work Friday into Saturday but my good friend Brenda has agreed to switch with me. Tonight for tomorrow night!! I know it sounds crazy to work right up to the minute that I was scheduled to leave but I hate leaving my friend short at work.

I just know that I probably will not sleep before I leave anyway that was my thinking but after thinking about it a second time not working into the day I leave is actually better. So tonight is it. My last night of work before I am off for family leave. Wow that sounds crazy good to me.

I think I have managed to pack everything in just one bag. Everything for me and for her. I am so happy that I could make it work. When I bring her home I only want to have her and her diaper bag when I get onto the plane. I plane on checking everything else. I do have an inexpensive stoller for the airport which I think will be great for getting where I have to go plus I will have a place to sit and feed her during my lay over in Chicago.

I plan to blog from my phone again this trip, less to carry. I have a few posts that I have scheduled that include PICTURES!!! Her referral pictures and pictures from my first trip, hopefully I will be able to get the slide shows of her 2nd and 3rd visit together too before I go. Although that may be a pipe dream. I am doing well and honestly I am too calm. What day is today? Thursday?? Where did the rest of the week go?

22 comments:

Julie said...

I am so so so so super excited for you!!! ANd I don't even know you!!! I so look forward to seeing the pictures!! I kind of feel like I do know you and many of your emotions as I've done a toddler adoption too!! My dd is three now and such a happy little girl!!

Have a safe trip and congratualtions!!! and blog when you can!! You have many anxious readers who want to keep up with your unfolding story!!!

PS How long is your layover in chicago??

www.adventureswithaidan.org said...

Joy! My goodness! The time has finally come. . .I'm sooooo very excited for you. I can't wait to see the pictures, too. Perhaps next year we can get the kids together--once you're settled as being a Mommy and she is settled as your wee little girl! Prayers for safe and non-adventurous travels both ways and for Anna to settle in easily with you. Blessings and God speed!

Ileana said...

Wow! I´m so excited for you which I find strange since I don´t know you. But I have been following your blog since the end of last year and can´t wait for you to have your little girl with you forever! Best wishes to you and your family!

mamma2 said...

I am so excited for you! I can't wait to see her picture.
Hope your trip is safe and uneventful.

Chickie said...

I am so excited for you!!! I can't wait to finally see little banana!!! I can't believe the day is finally (almost) here for you to go back to get her!!!

RandiFayPayton said...

Watching and holding my breath! It is such a journey, and so beautiful to watch you take the final steps! Eagerly awaiting happy mommy pictures with your sweet baby!
RF
www.withnakedfeet.blogspot.com

Carolynn and Steve said...

Wha---HOOOO!
I'm SO very excited for you!

You are very much in my heart and in my prayers as you make this journey! Godspeed, my dear friend, and know that we're all pulling for you and Anna!

NOW GO GET THAT BABY!

Melissa said...

It's finally here! I can't believe it. I have read along with your journey for so long now and now we see Anna come home! Yeah! Keep us posted on your trip. Safe travels and get us those photos soon!
Melissa

Jenny said...

Joy, I have never commented before, but have been following your blog for awhile. I can not tell you how excited I am for you. I hope this trip is everything you ever dreamed it would be! Adoption has always seemed so special to me, and it is so neat to see how it all unfolds. So beautiful! :)

Barb said...

Yeah, Joy!! Russia here you come!!

Roger and Joanne said...

Your blog title is finally becoming reality. I couldn't be happier for you.
I remember packing for our trip...wow...it's a lot to think of bringing, huh?
Although we stayed for 3 weeks and had two toddlers so we had 4 suitcases...ouch! Good for you! Nice and easy!

Melody said...

I can't believe it's so close now! I know it seems like forever you've been waiting, but now that it's just around the corner it must be sooo exciting!! I am SO thrilled for you and for you to hold her in your arms forever!! I hope you have someone to take lots of pictures for you on that moment you get her forever! :)

Matt and Carla Morgan said...

I'm so excited for you, Joy. I cannot wait to see pictures of your Anna. Safe safe travels!!

cm

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Kami said...

Yea, pictures!! I can't wait! I am so excited for and will pray for a safe trip! One suitcase? I am impressed! :) We brought a cheap stroller too, and it was a must have. Just don't open the stroller up and use it to haul all of your stuff around in the airport before you get the little one. I did that and Russian Customs were confused and wanted to know where the baby was! LOL! E-mail me if you need anything and get lots of rest! :)

Dede said...

Yeah! Can't wait for you to bring her home!

Shelly and Steve said...

Go get that little cutie!!! I'm so happy for you. I wish you all the best (thats a lot of travel time!! I know others before us have survived!!) You give me hope that I will actually be in your shoes soon :o)

Laura said...

oh, Joy --- this is such a wonderful time for you. The excitement of anticipation will soon be replaced with the loving hugs of your little Anna.

Prayers and blessings to you on this final journey to bring *your daughter* HOME!!!

~Laura

Anonymous said...

safe travels! i am so excited to see pictures! :)

Scott said...

How exciting to be so close. Good luck Joy. Have a safe trip.

Rich and Jolynn said...

It is nuts how fast the time between the trips has gone by. Same for us too. I am so excited to see pictures. The stroller was such a blessing and so worth bringing. We cared an umbrella type in of those fold up lawn chair bags (the ones you take camping.) I will be Praying for you and Anna to have a wonderful trip home!!

Adrienne, Another Ordinary Miracle said...

I can hardly believe you are on your way back to get Anna!!! I am so happy for you and can't wait to see the family photos!!!! So so so so so excited! Have a wonderful trip!

Do you have a baby carrier like the Ergo? It would be so great for you both now and at home!

Must see you as soon as you are ready for a road trip :)