An Emotional Day

Yesterday, March 11 we walked the streets of Shamian Island for the final time, shop owners called out in their cheerful voices, "You come shop inside, I give best price"
Each owner trying their best to convince us to buy their wares. Then it was back to the room where we packed up all our stuff, we also received a "Going Home Barbie" from the White Swan Hotel, it is a collector Barbie Doll holding an Asian child, pretty cute. In the afternoon we boarded a bus with several other familes and took a 45 minute bus ride to the American Embassy where we would take an oath to finalize the adoption. The oath part took about 5 minutes but I couldn't help but feel a bit emotional as they said, your children are now finally all yours. What a journey this has been. I can't help but think of the words to the song, Some People Wait A Life Time For A Moment Like This, like I have said before, the blessings that Heavenly Father has for us are so much better then we ever imagine for ourselves. Thank you to all who have loved us and supported us and a special thank you to our children who continued to encourage and help us hold on to our dreams. You have an amazing little Mei Mei and she will change your lives and hearts forever. Just can't wait for you to meet her.
After we returned to the hotel from taking our oath, it was time to say goodbye to the 3 other families that we have spent everyday with for the last two weeks. We have watched each others children blossom each day and shared joy and laughter, amazing how close you can become to someone in such a short time. It will be very different to not see these families each day, I hope we will be able to keep in touch through e-mails and we already are planning a reunion.
We then gathered our belongings and took a shuttle to the train station and boarded a train for Hong Kong. We are here at the Disney Hollywood Hotel and are looking forward to a few days of fun and relaxation. We will be home soon.