Not quite the way we were thinking, but heading home none the less.
We found out at breakfast that our Visas were in, and we quickly dashed back to our room to begin working on tickets. After NINE painstakingly long (and expensive) hours on the computer and phone, we were finally able to secure tickets! We couldn't get 6 tickets together, so Travis was very kindly trying to get me and some of the kids home first.
I'm not sure exactly where the plan went array, (and neither is he) but Travis, Caleb, and Reed will leave tomorrow morning at 5am for Shanghai. They depart Shanghai at 4:50pm and will arrive in Denver at 9:25pm. The rest of our team is already gone or leaves with Travis.
Mason, Grace, and myself get two more glorious days in China. ;-( My initial tears were not terribly appreciated, nor godly. Our sweet guide Jocelyn will be here with us and we will be fine. We depart Wednesday night, fly to Shanghai as well, and then fly to Denver via Los Angeles.
I continue to be confident that the timing is all in God's hands, and at the same time so anxious to have my children in my arms again! Thank you again to every one of you who has prayed for us, and given so generously of your time and resources so that Reed and Grace do not have to grow up as orphans. We can't wait for the day when they can understand how many people invested so loving and sacrificially in their lives!
Looking forward to seeing you all soon! ;-)
Praise God for you see now clear timing & plan, at last. Your experience reminds me the experiences of last two CIM missionaries' last days in China, reported by Isobel Kuhn's Book "The green leaf in drought time". That was also patience, hope & faith
ReplyDeleteOh Laura! God will use your faith and your joy despite hardship. You are so wonderful and can't wait to see you! I am praying!
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear that you are headed back soon! Praise God! Can't wait to meet Reed and Grace!
ReplyDeleteIt's so great to hear you are coming home! I know if it is not quite like you imagined but I am sure God has a great plan for you while you are there and can't wait to hear about it. We are praying for you and I will be specifically praying that you are encouraged these last couple days. Love you guys and can't wait to hear about it and see you. :)
ReplyDeleteYay!! Can't wait to meet your new cuties and hear all about this incredible journey. We will continue to pray until you are all home safe and sound. Love you guys!
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