Friday, June 29, 2007
Thursday, June 28, 2007
UPDATE!!!!!!!!!
This is an email I got from Tony, he asked that I post it for everyone...
All,
We are doing great! We got Linley last night and she is fantastic!! We are not able to access the blog (no one in our travel group can, we think they are blocked), so we can't update it. Shannon and I just got back from a stroll with Linley and she is getting the bath together. She is a happy girl and is easy to go out with and no problem at the restaurants (2 so far). We got here last night and finished the government interviews today. All we wait for is the Visa and Passport. On the 3rd we go to Guanzhou, stay till the 7th, and head home. Part of our touring tomorrow will include a stop at Walmart! It is apparently a big deal here and most of the women in our group need electrical products that handle the different current. Until then it’s a band of tall faux blonds with ponytails. They do stare a blonds here.
I am not worried at all about the plane ride home. This little girl is not a cryer. She can walk a little and we don’t have a problem understanding her needs. She clearly has a different language, but this isn’t going to be an issue. She hates to have her diaper changed, so I’m hoping this is future motivation.
We are all enjoying each others company!
All,
We are doing great! We got Linley last night and she is fantastic!! We are not able to access the blog (no one in our travel group can, we think they are blocked), so we can't update it. Shannon and I just got back from a stroll with Linley and she is getting the bath together. She is a happy girl and is easy to go out with and no problem at the restaurants (2 so far). We got here last night and finished the government interviews today. All we wait for is the Visa and Passport. On the 3rd we go to Guanzhou, stay till the 7th, and head home. Part of our touring tomorrow will include a stop at Walmart! It is apparently a big deal here and most of the women in our group need electrical products that handle the different current. Until then it’s a band of tall faux blonds with ponytails. They do stare a blonds here.
I am not worried at all about the plane ride home. This little girl is not a cryer. She can walk a little and we don’t have a problem understanding her needs. She clearly has a different language, but this isn’t going to be an issue. She hates to have her diaper changed, so I’m hoping this is future motivation.
We are all enjoying each others company!
Monday, June 25, 2007
Red Alert!!!
We couldn't log on to our Blog last night because it was in Chinese letters. It's fine now but we've got bigger news. When we got in last night there was a letter stating plans had changed and we would be getting Linley today. We are typing this at the Hong Kong airport and are heading to Nanning, China with 10 other families. We all were suprised that the date was moved ahead. We will arrive and head straight to the place where she will be, then to our hotel with her. Don't count on any posts soon....but we'll try.....AK
Sunday, June 24, 2007
After a night of 45 minutes of sleep for me, Tony about 4 1/2 I had a frantic morning of trying to get ready to go to the airport. Getting ready for Joe to stay at our house for two weeks, I was running around trying to make things seem perfect. Emily came to take us to the airport and I put her to work watering the plants. Finally took off for the airport, thank you so much Emily for waking up so early to deliver us there on time and we apologize for the craziness. Once dropped off at the airport I was very emotional. A member of our church family(Kathy Carnahou) delivered a card to the airport, an airport official delivered it to our gate. It was a lovely card wishing us well in our travels, inside the card was a beautiful hand embroidered handkerchief with flowers. Kathy, thank you so much, it was such a sweet, thoughtful gesture and gift that touched our hearts. It comforted me and I started getting my act together emotionally.---S (Emily and Jill, thank you so much for helping us pack and get our paperwork organized, you two are great and we appreciate it)
We got on the plane in Chicago at 12:20 PM on Saturday and arrived at 5:00 PM in Hong Kong, Sunday. Three meals (Nice Asian Entrees), five movies, couple of naps and 16 hours later we're here. I had no idea that our trip was to take us North over Hudson Bay, then the North Pole and straight south over Siberia. I didn't plan on looking at icebergs for most of the flight. We've already gone to our first restaurant and ordered something neither of us could read (still Sushi) pronounce or had heard of, enjoyed that - good start. Great Hotel, our room has a great view of the river and city! We added a shot of the lobby and view from our room. Tomorrow we meet other families in our group and go on a tour of Hong Kong. ---AK
Saturday, June 16, 2007
6/23 Leave the U.S. for Hong Kong. Please refer to your tickets for exact flight information.
6/24 Arrive in Hong Kong.
6/25 Hong Kong
6/26 Leave Hong Kong for Nanning on Hong Kong Airline flight HX139 (13:25-14:55).
6/27 Go to the Lottery Hotel to receive your child this afternoon. Congratulations!
Your child will be delivered by the Orphanage Director and orphanage staff.
6/28 Complete your Adoption Registration, Adoption Notarization and apply for your child’s passport in the morning.
6/29 optional shopping trip in the morning. Waiting for your child’s adoption paperwork to be completed
6/30 Tours
7/1 Waiting for your child’s adoption paperwork to be completed.
7/2 Receive your child’s registration certificate, notarized adoption documents and passport today.
7/3 Leave Nanning for Guangzhou on Shenzhen Airlines fl Go to the White Swan Hotel.
7/4 Have your child’s visa physical and visa photo taken today. You will be walking to the clinic. Bring supplies (bottle, diaper, water, snack, etc.). Be ready to go!
Group meeting today (only 1 parent per family please) to prepare paperwork for your consulate appointment: Please bring all of your documents and passports to this meeting. Your CCAI rep will have the required forms for you to fill out. (Happy 4th of July!)
7/5 Today is your Consulate appointment.
Jocelyn & Kathy will deliver your visa packet to the U.S. Consulate Adoption Unit.
7/6 Go to the U.S. Consulate to take the oath in the afternoon. Please bring as few items with you to the Consulate as possible. Backpacks, baby bags or purses are not permitted inside the Consulate.
Cell phones or cameras are not allowed in the U.S. Consulate or on the U.S. Consulate grounds.
7/7 Please check out of the hotel and be ready to go by the designated time. Thanks!
West Family: Leave Guangzhou for U.S.
Abramowitz, Downs, & Kosloski Families:
Early departure . Please plan accordingly.
Leave Guangzhou for Hong Kong on China Southern flight CZ301 (08:25-09:15).
Gill/Tuerff, Newlin, Nichterlein, Shelstad & Verretta Families:
Leave Guangzhou for Hong Kong on China Southern flight CZ319 (09:40-10:40).
Please check in 2 hours prior to departure for the US.
Please check your tickets for specific information.
WELCOME HOME!
6/24 Arrive in Hong Kong.
6/25 Hong Kong
6/26 Leave Hong Kong for Nanning on Hong Kong Airline flight HX139 (13:25-14:55).
6/27 Go to the Lottery Hotel to receive your child this afternoon. Congratulations!
Your child will be delivered by the Orphanage Director and orphanage staff.
6/28 Complete your Adoption Registration, Adoption Notarization and apply for your child’s passport in the morning.
6/29 optional shopping trip in the morning. Waiting for your child’s adoption paperwork to be completed
6/30 Tours
7/1 Waiting for your child’s adoption paperwork to be completed.
7/2 Receive your child’s registration certificate, notarized adoption documents and passport today.
7/3 Leave Nanning for Guangzhou on Shenzhen Airlines fl Go to the White Swan Hotel.
7/4 Have your child’s visa physical and visa photo taken today. You will be walking to the clinic. Bring supplies (bottle, diaper, water, snack, etc.). Be ready to go!
Group meeting today (only 1 parent per family please) to prepare paperwork for your consulate appointment: Please bring all of your documents and passports to this meeting. Your CCAI rep will have the required forms for you to fill out. (Happy 4th of July!)
7/5 Today is your Consulate appointment.
Jocelyn & Kathy will deliver your visa packet to the U.S. Consulate Adoption Unit.
7/6 Go to the U.S. Consulate to take the oath in the afternoon. Please bring as few items with you to the Consulate as possible. Backpacks, baby bags or purses are not permitted inside the Consulate.
Cell phones or cameras are not allowed in the U.S. Consulate or on the U.S. Consulate grounds.
7/7 Please check out of the hotel and be ready to go by the designated time. Thanks!
West Family: Leave Guangzhou for U.S.
Abramowitz, Downs, & Kosloski Families:
Early departure . Please plan accordingly.
Leave Guangzhou for Hong Kong on China Southern flight CZ301 (08:25-09:15).
Gill/Tuerff, Newlin, Nichterlein, Shelstad & Verretta Families:
Leave Guangzhou for Hong Kong on China Southern flight CZ319 (09:40-10:40).
Please check in 2 hours prior to departure for the US.
Please check your tickets for specific information.
WELCOME HOME!
Finally - 5-2-2007
Finally!!!!
Announcing: Linley Yi Jun Kosloski
We wanted to send everyone a picture of our new daughter. After waiting since November 2004, we finally received "The Call" on Wednesday. On the picture of her face only, there are marks on her bridge of her nose and her hairline from the scanner from our agency.
So far all we know:
Name: Jiang Yi Jun (Yi means to depend or rely on) Jun means (Shyer)
Born: July 24, 2006
Province: Guangxi
Weight at time of picture was 16 lbs. photos were taken on January 16th
Physical was normal on Jan. 16th
She has been living with a foster family w/ children since December 18th, 2006.
She loves to play outside, her favorite toys are ones that make sounds, a doll, ball and bunny.
We travel around 5-8 weeks from now.
We mailed the acceptance letter back, we will not be declining her!!!!!!!!!!
We are trying to get in as much sleep as we can right now!
Fondly,
Tony and Shannon
Announcing: Linley Yi Jun Kosloski
We wanted to send everyone a picture of our new daughter. After waiting since November 2004, we finally received "The Call" on Wednesday. On the picture of her face only, there are marks on her bridge of her nose and her hairline from the scanner from our agency.
So far all we know:
Name: Jiang Yi Jun (Yi means to depend or rely on) Jun means (Shyer)
Born: July 24, 2006
Province: Guangxi
Weight at time of picture was 16 lbs. photos were taken on January 16th
Physical was normal on Jan. 16th
She has been living with a foster family w/ children since December 18th, 2006.
She loves to play outside, her favorite toys are ones that make sounds, a doll, ball and bunny.
We travel around 5-8 weeks from now.
We mailed the acceptance letter back, we will not be declining her!!!!!!!!!!
We are trying to get in as much sleep as we can right now!
Fondly,
Tony and Shannon
Friday, June 15, 2007
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