Hi Karen! I met a family this summer who had taken the train to HK during their adoption trip. Since then I have looked for info on other adoption boards....
... First off, "Happy New Year!" We are really looking forward to the adventures of our travel and new addition. Thanks so much for sharing your travel...
Hi, We are Mark, Emmie and Dylan from Virginia. We received our referral for Kaylee on 12/6/07 and we have tentative travel dates of 1/17-1/31. We plan to...
Welcome and congratulations, she's beautiful! I wouldn't pack to many clothes for yourself, laundry service is wonderful and quick. I would recommend though...
Welcome Emmie- We found the thermos to be very helpful, a small flashlight, a white noise maker as Jiangxi was loud at night, ipod with portable speakers (we...
Hi, I am not sure but, I received an email stating that I had been denied membership to this group. Not sure why or if that is correct. I filled out...
Hi Emmie, no you have not been denied. I approved you and everything seems to be o.k. on my end. I'm not sure why that e-mail was sent to you. You don't...
Hi Emmie~ Congratulations on your referral! We are also in Virginia (Northern Virginia/Loudoun County). We adopted our daughter from Fengxin in June 2007...
Hi Kristi, We are in King William county, about 45 minutes from Richmond, about 1 34 hrs from Va. Beach. Do you have a blog or website? I would love to see a...
Hi Emmie, She is absolutely beautiful! Love those cheeks...I'm excited to see you live near Williamsburg. We live in Chesapeake. We traveled last December for...
WE just got our tentative travel date of 1/17 as well! And now after the long wait, i'm actually stressing over getting ready to possibly leave in 2 weeks....
I didn't realize there were so many Fengxin families in Virginia...very cool! Our blog is www.thestoryofus.blogspot.com It's really amazing how much Zoe has...
Kristi, We are from Virginia also - Vienna and Gainesville. My daughter adopted Lauren (Feng Shu Xian) 1 year ago today. What a delight she is. When I think...
-WOOHOO! This is getting exciting! We waited until we got over there to convert our money and it was fine. Patty -- In FengxinFamilies@yahoogroups.com,...
To follow up on Jeanne's comments -- a sturdy pair of tongs or whatever other device you can think of to wash bottles, nipples, etc. with scalding hot water...
Hi, We are Tim and Cheryl. We will be traveling with Emmie and her family since we are both using Children's Hope International. We have 2 daughters, Emily...
Welcome Cheryl and Congratulations! Our little Hannah came home 4-4-07 and is simply wonderful. If you have questions or we can help, just holler! What an...
Emmie - Congratulations and blesings as you travel to bring your sweet baby home!! Our Hannah came home to us in April and it has been a wonderful experience....
is there anyone travelling soon who would be visiting the orphanage? i am looking for anyone willing to photograph our daughter's finding spot. she was found...
Hi We are leaving for China on 1/14/08. I am not sure if we are going to visit the orphanage. No one has said anything about that. I would be willing to take a...
Jen, We will be leaving this Friday, January 11. If we go there I will be sure to take a picture for you. And BTW your clothing is adorable. I will definitely...
the finding spot is #132 Fumin Street. if it is possible for you to find it and get a photo that would be awesome. also any pictures of the old orphanage...
Just wanted to wish those families getting ready to travel a big congratulations. We traveled in Dec 2006, we were one of the first groups to adopt from the...
Hi Lorrie! What a wonderful site you have for RJ!! He's beautiful! Soon Mary will have a little playmate. Best of luck! Patty ... the ... before we ... ...
Lorrie, Congrats, he is gorgeous! I'm so excited for your family, not to mention impressed that you were able to accomplish all the paperwork again so soon!...
I can't believe that we have to bring thousands in cash with us, in unmarked bills nonetheless. (Feel like a drug dealer!) Can the group provide tips for how...
Hi Elaine, We are leaving on Monday. My husband and I are going to split it up between us. I will carry some in my tote and on my person, as will he. We are...
Hi Emmie, WE're hoping to leave next Thursday. Still wait for confirmation from the consulate. Our orphanage doesn't take wires, which is why we're stuck...
Hi Elaine, I felt just as freaked out about the cash issue, but it worked out just fine. We bought a money belt, and my husband carried it in the plane. It's...
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