Four hours.

Well we have had QUITE the exciting morning. We went to exchange the currency we need today, and were told that we are not allowed to exchange that amount of money per day. In China, at any bank, period.

Ummm, we HAVE to have that amount of money.

Greg leaves me at one bank and rushes to another, and finally gets them to agree to exchange the money, although they are all freaking out at what we need.

Uh, yeah... we are too.

So, they are counting the money at a window with LOTS of interested people crowded around us. There are those interested in the girls, those interested in us and of course the BAGS and BAGS (literally) of money we are being given.

We practically RAN to our hotel, and we are now locked in the room afraid to leave. Haha! What a story!

We awoke at 1:30 AM wide awake from falling asleep at 7:30 PM with the girls. Jet lag is super-fun. Now we are all exhausted and it is only 10 AM.

I have been praying and praying for the twins. I wonder if they have even been told their life is about to change? How will they react?

I pray that it will be as peaceful as Aria and Gianna, but I know with them being 2 yrs old, it is likely that there will be lots of tears. I am trying to warn the girls, so they don't get upset as well.

Greg and I decided to split our "zone defense" so we each have a big girl buddy per day to help with the twin we have. We plan to switch the twins several times a day, so we both get face time with each of them. Ahhh, the best laid plans...

Just a few more hours and we are parents of MULTIPLES!!!

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  1. NavhelowifeNovember 7, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    Thinking good thoughts for you.

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  2. MaryNovember 7, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    The Lord is Faithful in all things and worthy of our confidence.
    ALL THINGS. The exchange of currencies, the adoption of twin daughters. May His grace be poured out to you beyond measure. This is the day we've been praying for....waiting for...it's here. Rejoicing with you and one with you in prayers.
    much love~

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  3. Mike and BarbNovember 8, 2010 at 1:01 AM

    Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait!!!!
    Many blessings, peace, strength and all that awesome stuff from above :-))
    Barb (wyomfamily on RQ)

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