shiftfocus Musings and Motivations

3/26/04

Jenna, Friday, March 26, 2004 was a good day. Today you ate a lot, smiled and laughed a lot, and seemed to grow more secure. I sure this will seem trivial when you read...

3/25/04

Yesterday we visited your first home,Huazhou City. We were allowed by the Chinese unit to visit your orphanage. Three families, along with Henry (HOPE guide) and Kevin (photographer) took a six hour bus ride,...

3/24/04

Your parents went to see where you spent the first months of your life so we got to take care of you all day. We visited a big park, Xie Yun, where all the...

3/22/04

It has been a full 24 – hours since we got you! What a trip! You are much more active and opinionated than I imagined, but perfect nonetheless. Yesterday I was so nervous while...

3/21/04

It’s ‘Gotcha Day’!!! In a mere 8 hours we will meet you, our life-long daughter and dream. We know you are ready although the transition will be difficult on you. See you very soon!...

3/20/04

Jenna ~ We are here!!! We arrived into Hong Kong 1 ½ days ago. The plane ride was quick and we all got some sleep. The first night we spent walking around the area....

3/16/04

The time is here! We leave tonight for China to finally pick you up and begin our new lives together. I am so excited, and am shaking. My mom came in two nights ago...

3/10/04

Jenna ~ The countdown is on! Time has flown by so quickly! We are ready for you, now more than ever! 🙂 Countdown: – Leave in 6 days -Hold you in 10 days

3/5/04

We are trying our best to be patient. I am so excited to meet you! Love, Mom Countdown: Leave – 12 days Hold you – 15 days Jenna, The time is getting very close,...

3/1/04

At last, we are now in March, the month we will finally meet you! We woke up this morning with feelings of immense joy! We leave in two and a half weeks, realty is...