Bringing Kennedy Home

Feelings, thoughts and other tidbits along the way to adopting our daughter from China.

Saturday, February 03, 2007

VANCOUVER!!

Hi Everyone!
It's Saturday morning at 1 a.m in Vancouver. For us it's actually 5 a.m. as our clocks are still on PEI time. Everything has gone smoothly so far. A little wing de-icing in Charlottetown and again in Montreal. We actually waited for about an hour in Montreal sitting in the plane. You gotta get in line there to get your wings de-iced!!! Not in good ole Charlottetown :)
When we arrived in Vancouver, we had a heart-stopping moment as we waited for our luggage. We were waiting for FOUR large suitcases and they all came out one after another...except one...the one with all our baby supplies!!! I prayed to god and St. Anthony and it wasn't but 10 seconds and there it was! Phew! I think it was the very last suitcase to come down.
The shuttle came to pick us up from the airport and take us to the hotel. The gentleman that picked us up is originally from Hong Kong. When we told him we were going to adopt a little girl he said, "If you ask me, that's a very good thing. She will have a good life here." That made me feel good. I always felt a sadness in my heart for taking Kennedy from her homeland, but when the Chinese people express their approval, it makes my heart feel much better.
When we arrived at the hotel, Raelene, one of our travelmates who I have been talking with for several months over e-mail, was waiting for us in the lobby. I knew she would be. It was like meeting an old friend. I can't wait to talk to her more tomorrow. Everyone else was, understandably, all tucked in for the night...
So into my nightdress and onto the computer. Took me a minute to get the whole thing up and running, but you knew I'd prevail, didn't you? I'm long winded now, don't know what I'll be like when my 10 month old daughter is crawling all over me!!
Marv is stretched out on the bed flicking channels...he says hi to everyone back home.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU , THANK YOU, to everyone who is sending us messages. Please, please keep them coming. It's the first thing I did when I got this internet up and going. Don't have any pictures yet, but I'll send some when we get to China.
There are a lot of people who've done and said a lot of special things over the last several days. Too numerous to mention, I'd be afraid to miss someone. Every single phone call, e-mail message, send off at the airport, spending time with us over the last week. Thank you. Every little gesture has been felt in our hearts.
Talk to you when we arrive in China.
All our love,
Marvin and Carolyn

12 Comments:

  • At 7:41 a.m., February 03, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    So glad one leg of the journey to Kennedy is over. Not long now before you actually get to see her!! I'm on your blog at 7:30 am on a sat....that's what happens when the kids run your life!!

    love ya's
    Kim

     
  • At 7:48 a.m., February 03, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Good to hear you arrived safe and sound!! I too am on your blog at 7:45 am and watching Toopi and Binno (you will get to know all the shows!!), while a big pot of COFFEE is brewing!! We are thinking of you lots and can't wait to see some pics of Miss Kennedy!!
    Love you both,
    Sue

     
  • At 8:03 a.m., February 03, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hi Carolyn and Marvin! So glad you made it to Vancouver safe and sound. It sounds like you had a couple of interesting experiences! Hope the rest of your trip goes as well. I've been up since 7:30 dying to read your blog. I was even up before the girls. O.K. I admit I am a little obsessed with the whole thi
    ng!! Can't wait to hear more from you. love Monette

     
  • At 8:44 a.m., February 03, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hey guys!! By the time you read this I think you'll be in Beijing -how cool is that?! Your flight from Beijing to Nanchang will be interesting!! You may get a chance to observe some odd eating habits! Who needs cutlery or chopsticks when you've got fingers?!
    When you put Kennedy to bed on the first night, you can put one of your soft shirts in the crib with her - I think the scent of Mommy helps promote bonding. So does taking her to a mirror right away so she can see herself in Mommy's arms.
    Can't wait to read your next few entries! Love, the Betts fam :o)

     
  • At 8:52 a.m., February 03, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Well Carolyn, we have certainly been keeping the Saints busy with all our prayers!! I have been praying for days that the weather wouldn't cause yet another unwanted delay! So glad all is going smoothly so far. I can't wait to hear more updates. Be safe and enjoy!! Rhonda

     
  • At 8:54 a.m., February 03, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hi Carolyn and Marvin,
    Shane here, Enjoy your trip and stay strong through all the annoyances they are small things to bare for such a great goal.
    Hugs Shane and Deb
    You will be in our prayers,
    Deb here now,
    Enjoy the ride. Can't eait to hear all the details as you go along. Say hi to the Stetsons. We have been on their site but they haven't updated as of yet. Take care!

     
  • At 9:20 a.m., February 03, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    How exciting!
    You are on your way to one of the sweetest moments of your life.
    Enjoy Enjoy!!

     
  • At 9:25 a.m., February 03, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Glad to read the update from you guys. I called Mom and Dad to tell them and Dad's trying to figure out when you're going and what time it will be here...I think I got him straightened out...he's too funny. I dreamt about you guys on your trip ALL night. Cole and I made a calendar this morning for the countdown to Kennedy coming home. He woke up through the night and said, "Mommy are you so excited that Kennedy's coming home? I'm so excited!" We're heading up to Mom and Dad's soon. I sent you an email last night too to all your email addresses but this may be the best place to connect. BTW - I just have to mention the viagra ad on your messages. Kinda funny.

    Luv ya's!
    Amy

     
  • At 9:45 a.m., February 03, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Sitting on the edge of my seat!! Re-living every moment with you!! I'm extremely emotional right now!! I woke up this morning and said to Daniel "It's 3:15 in Vancouver, bet their still awake!!" (I know we didn't sleep!)...The flight to Beijing is not so horrible...try to get in as many zzzz's as you can!!
    I can feel the excitement in everyone's comments...(especially the viagra one)!!! Ha Ha!! (sorry, couldn't resist!!)

    Have fun!!
    Nat

     
  • At 12:03 p.m., February 03, 2007, Blogger RoLo said…

    Im crying and your not even there yet!!!

    Glad the flights went smoothly and you got all your luggage:)

    It is going to be so much fun meeting everyone, your new "family" for the next 2 weeks.

     
  • At 12:05 p.m., February 03, 2007, Blogger J Brant said…

    Are you really there?...I feel like I should go over to Milton Ave. and check right now to make sure you are really on your way and this isn't a dream. I am praying for you and thinking of you constantly...Where are they now? How are they feeling? What are they saying?... I can just see you at the airport and in your hotel room. I also laughed when I read the viagra post; they are excited for you as well. :)
    Take care and keep posting.
    Lotsa love,
    The Brants

     
  • At 6:53 p.m., February 03, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    hey marvin and carolyn,
    i know i have never posted before but i have been following for a while now.glad you guys are finally on your way!oh tell marvin to say hi to all the yankee fans over there( im sure there's lots).sheri and i are very excited for you both.im sure everything will run smooth and kennedy will be with you before you know it.lots of love . Jeff and Sheri.

     

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