One more thing to do

Tomorrow (Friday) the kids will take Maddie to the American Embassy and take an oath to take care of Maddie and all the official "stuff" will be done. It has been educational, fun and exciting being here. But, I am so ready to come home. Everyone in our group feels the same way. Many friendships have been forged and I look forward to keeping in touch with this "family" that has formed. It will be interesting to see how the kids grow, what their interest develop into, how the older brothers and sisters at home take to this new little addition the their families.

I never thought I would ever say this but, I am ALL SHOPPED OUT! It took me two weeks and much money but I think I have finally reached my limit. But hey, it has been a once in a lifetime trip and I have certainly made the best of it. I have started packing for the return trip home Saturday. My suitcases are full of gifts and little to NO room for my clothes. I will find a way to get all this home.

This is it for the night. We will not be going to the embassy until tomorrow afternoon so, I will blog for the last time from China in the AM (which will be PM to you). I will post more pictures at that time of some of the places we have seen over the last two days. I know I said I would do that tonight, but once again I am worn out.

One note before I go. Keep little Maddie in your prayers. She is having a very difficult time using the bathroom. She is very constipated and it is causing Teri and Josh some frustration. She tries so hard and just screams trying to go. I am hoping when we get home and she gets into a regular routine this will solve itself. Until then the little pumpkin is having a hard time of it as are her parents.

More tomorrow.