Farewell to China…
December 6, 2005

Well, tomorrow we leave.  I cried a little today to think that we are leaving our child's birth country.  Kevin cried a little today because he is leaving the giant breakfast buffet and the land of $15 massages.  JacJac didn't cry at all.  She just seems to get happier as the days go by.

We did go to the U.S. Consulate today and the swearing in part was on JacJac's behalf.  We swore that all information that had been provided was true and correct.  Then they issued us her Visa.  So as soon as she goes through Immigration in Detroit, she will officially be an American citizen!  We can't wait!!  Unfortunately, they don't allow cameras inside the Consulate, so sorry, no pictures of the swearing in ceremony. 

We've spent almost the whole day packing and spending the very last bits of our money.  I thought I could fit everything we've bought into our suitcases, but I was wrong (really Cheryl, it was your two dresses that put us over the edge, why'd you ask me to buy so much?!? Ha, ha).  So I had to go out and buy one of the infamous $9 suitcases here.  We'll wrap it with duck tape at the airport and hope for the best.

We have to catch the shuttle to the airport tomorrow at 5:45am for the beginning of our 26 hour trip home, so I guess I better sign off now.  But we look forward to seeing everyone soon.  We'll also be updating this site on the first day of the month for the next six months, so you're welcome to check in on how little JacJac is doing.

Once again, thank you all so much for your prayers and emails throughout this journey.  The fact that we've all stayed healthy, both physically and emotionally is truly a testimony of what God can
do!

Much love,
Kevin & Janie