Gotcha Caleb

Today was incredible. It started bright and early this morning with breakfast in the van on the way to the airport. We said goodbye to our wonderful guide, Joy, and headed through security at the Beijing airport. I was particularly nervous about the security check point this morning because I was carrying 40,000 yuan or the equivalent of $6000. That is 400, 100 yuan's. Not easy to hid a 6 inch stack of yuan as you might imagine. After finding some coffee and cheese cake, we boarded the plane for a 3 1/2 hr ride to Nanning, China on Air China. We were met by our guide, Cindy, another employee of Bethany, and headed for the city. The Nanning airport is located 40 minute outside of the city. We arrived at our hotel, the Mingyuan Xindu Hotel, with time to spare before we picked up Caleb. Nanning is the capital city of Guangxi.It is located in the southern part of the Guangxi Region, 160 km from the border with Vietnam. The city is located on the north bank of the Yong River. It's climate is sub-tropical making it warm in winter as well as summers. Today the high was around 90. Shortly after 3, we headed to the Civil Affairs office located on the 4th floor of a local hotel to Caleb. The moment we have all been waiting for was over in a flash. Caleb's nanny handed him off to Terri and the rest is history. We stayed at the hotel for about 45 minutes making sure Caleb was somewhat settled in before we went back to the hotel. At the hotel, we filled out more paperwork and a promise that we would not abuse or abandon Caleb. The night ended with Terri falling ill while we were eating at a local food court. Caleb's meal for the evening was congee with pork and fried noodle. I have never seen a 2 yr old use chop sticks before-- it was quite a site. We settled back to the room to let Caleb wind down before we bedtime. We are all tired and will be going to bed early tonight. Congratulations Abby and Keanan. You are now a big brother and big sister to Caleb. Caleb wanted us to tell you "Hi and that he is excited to meet you". This day was so amazing and filled with so many emotions. I am glad it is over and I look forward to what lies ahead. Good night from Nanning.

God is great.

Brett