It really really is time! We are all packed and ready to go get our daughter. How surreal it all feels. I am truly at peace with the trip as I really feel that God has everything under control. I know He always has it under control, but today of all days, I really felt His presence taking care of everything. All day long I kept replaying in my head this verse:
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."- Jeremiah 29:11
It is so fitting and so true and so perfect for our journey. If you notice the last 3 digits of the verse...yep 911 once again has appeared so strong and true for Shelby!
Here are the final pics of all of our luggage. I have no idea how you people can go carry on only?!
Oh and of course my little trick or treaters as well. They are very excited!
12 comments:
Will be praying for you until you get home and afterwards..Enjoy your new addition and I cant wait to get to know her
How exciting! We'll be following along, thinking about ya'll! Saying prayers too!
Can't wait to meet Shelby!
Be assured that your journey to Shelby is covered in prayer. So exciting!!!!!!
Good job with the packing! Know that our prayers and best wishes are following you to China and that sweet baby girl. Can't wait to see Shelby in your arms. Love to the whole family.
We are so excited for you all!! Just know that you are in our prayers! We can't wait to meet Shelby in Guangzhou on the 16th..don't forget to wake me up - I can't wait to meet her!!! Lots of love!
Sorry I did not get to call you back before your departure! It was crazy here yesterday, Autumn has came down with a cold. But anyways, I wanted you to know that you and your family is being held close to our hearts and are in our prayers daily! Our church is sending their blessings as well. They said they hope you come to our church one day so they can meet the little one we been lifting up in prayer. I can't wait to meet little Shelby! Kiss the boys for me. Love Ya'll and God Bless You and your endeavors!
--The McKinney Family
Happy flying! Can't wait to follow your journey! Welcome #7!
#8 and #9 are waiting (and soon to be #6)!!
Have a safe and wondrous journey!
You're on your way! Praying for your family and can't wait to see pictures of Shelby in your arms. :-)
All My Love and Prayers are with You All on this Special Day to finally get to fly to China for Our Special Little Shelby. I was so amazed at the professional packaging you went through to prepare the suit cases. Bravo! I can hardly wait to see you with Shelby. God Bless and God Speed Home.
I hope your trip is wonderful and blessed. This is such a special time for all of your and it is amazing how close each one of you will feel during your Gotcha Days. I will be thinking and praying for Shelby and your family for a smooth transition.
Liz Dan Zach and Michelle
The Straight Family
You are in our thoughts & prayers everyday. We are so sorry that we didn't get to call you before you left on your journey. We hope the boys had a happy trick or treat night. It's times like these when we wish we lived closer. I become so emotional when I think of our newest member of the Straight Family. She is so beautiful & such a blessing from GOD that it makes you take a step back & just marvel at the power of love that He has for all of His children, and how He leads us in our Journeys. We are all so blessed to have all of your family in our family. We wish you all the best & will follow the blog closely while you are away & of course when you are all home too. WE look forward to finally seeing the first complete STRAIGHT FAMILY photo. Our thoughts, prayers & love are with you CJ, Donna, Caleb, Travis, & Shelby!
Love,
The Straight Family in Indiana
Jessie & Leslie
Whitney, Jessica, Mason, Branson, Daisy, & Femi Faye
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