We landed in Chongqing this morning and were amazed at the size of the city. Our guide told us that by the end of 2008, Chongqing will have a population of 34 million! I think we were with half of them today as we explored the area around our hotel. It was very sad to see the devastation from the earthquake in May and the number of people in the area who are now homeless as a result. This city looks COMPLETELY different from Beijing. It is filthy and the people seem poor and oppressed. Jay said that it reminded him of his trip to Bucharest, Romania 14 years ago.
On a much more positive note, we are so excited to meet our baby girl tomorrow morning. We cannot believe that we will be a family of five by noon tomorrow. For those of you who know me well, you will not be surprised to learn that her outfit (including a pink bow) is set out and her diaper bag is packed and ready to go. Please pray for us and for Mary Kate tomorrow as I know it will be an emotional day for all of us.
Can't wait for you all to meet her too!
Welcome Mary Kate
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We are so excited to hear back from you after you pick up MK!!! We love you!!! Mom & dad xo
I love the blog so that I can keep up with you all. It makes me teary to know that you are about to get your hands on precious MK!! I'm checking up with your mom.........she's holding up well and said that the webcam you set up is great for the kids. Take care! love, Ann
So glad to see that you all have made it safely to China. Tell Sophie hi for us. We can't wait to see Mary Kate in your arms!
Ryan and Beth Drafts
We are so excited for you! We will be thinking of you tomorrow as we celebrate our Forever Family Day! There is nothing like seeing your baby for the first time. I could cry thinking about it!!! Jeff and Stacey
we are eagerly awaiting news of your first meeting with Mary Kate! This brings back many sweet memories of 2001 in Mykolaiv, Ukraine for us. Please give her a kiss from the Powells!
I'm so glad I'm able to keep up via blog! The pictures look amazing and I can't wait to meet the newest addition to our family. MUCH love,
Chase.
Oh my goodness....we are so excited for you and Jay.....thank you so much for the wonderful pictures and updates.....we can't wait to hear about you all meeting Mary Kate for the first time....it will be so amazing! Have fun and good luck tomorrow!! We love you! Nicole, Jeff, Teddy and Tucker
praying that every detail is rich and full of joy for you all tomorrow. blessings, wendy jordan
Marni & Jay....we are delighted for you....and can't wait to hear the details of tomorrow after you actually have your third child in your arms. Our prayers and love are with you, The Shapards.
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