tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054279435479061381.post1369251858681329264..comments2023-10-23T14:54:34.896-06:00Comments on OUR CRAZY BLESSED LIFE......: First Day in ChinaKristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13055616878345288412noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054279435479061381.post-86051830200856082042010-07-03T22:06:16.017-06:002010-07-03T22:06:16.017-06:00Yes, ok - where do I start? The elevators? 143 p...Yes, ok - where do I start? The elevators? 143 people all trying to cram in? What is with that? NO PERSONAL SPACE. Made us laugh and laugh...after we got home. Not while we were there! <br /><br />The cigarette smoke...everywhere...in your room...in the lobby. Everywhere. It's overwhelming. You know what? I fell apart many time over in China. Many, many times. <br /><br />Who cares what others think - it's a HUGE cultural difference and everywhere you go people are staring like you've sprouted a second head. I was so OVER IT by like the second day. Not to mention, it was freezing when we were there, and so we were a bit miserable. Then the hotel room would be HOT, HOT, HOT. Just couldn't win for losing. <br /><br />So all this to say...I GET YOU SISTER! <br /><br />You don't need to sugar-coat anything. Why? It's hard. It's tiring. It's overwhelming. It's SO MUCH to take in. Just get through the trip. Just take one day at a time. <br /><br />Your sweet family and cozy bed and home are waiting right where you left them and they'll be there the minute you land. Try to take in as much as you can. This is what I had to tell myself daily. It's a tough trip, but this too shall pass. And life will be going smoothly before you know it, right back in your safe place.<br /><br />It's an ADVENTURE! Soak it up, Mama! (good and bad, crammed elevators and all! snort giggle)<br /><br />xoChristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09641535226387478870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054279435479061381.post-49615720070964057132010-07-02T19:22:29.516-06:002010-07-02T19:22:29.516-06:00Know I am praying for you sweet friend. Your emot...Know I am praying for you sweet friend. Your emotions have to be on overdrive as it is.... then on top of it you are in a foreign land, jet lag and spiritual warfare. But the good news is that Jesus is right there with you and soon your Franceska will be too!<br />I can't believe you and Frank tried the subway by yourselves! You are quite the adventurous couple! lol<br />Love you and hang in there..... praying things settle down for you.<br />God's speed...Jewels of My Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12955029706756769653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054279435479061381.post-81982495366320152442010-07-02T19:00:49.866-06:002010-07-02T19:00:49.866-06:00I want you to know that is okay to feel all the th...I want you to know that is okay to feel all the things that you are feeling. You went to another country for one reason and one reason only to get your little girl and everything else is just what it is. God had a reason for the five year journey and that is because he knew that the two of you are such amazing people and he knows that the love you have is for one special little one that needs that love more than anyone else does. Keep your chin up... God is with you and yours at all times and he shall get you both through this and all of the new mommy hormones too. Sam and I are sending our love your way love ya.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685760675998836962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054279435479061381.post-51147868857460315532010-07-02T18:10:56.287-06:002010-07-02T18:10:56.287-06:00We understand how you feel. To be quite honest ev...We understand how you feel. To be quite honest everything you describe is what we loved about China. It was not like everything else. I(jeremy) agree about the lack personal space, however everyone we met was friendly and cordial. We had also hoped for more understand of English while in Beijing(due to the Olympics, but then I realized I was not in America and we did the best we could. <br /><br /> I hope that as your travel continues, you start to feel more at home in your daughters country.<br /><br />ps Tracy cried on the first day saying she wanted to go home, after we got back to the states she said, I want to go back. :-)<br /><br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Tracy's husband JeremyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07014093669186315941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054279435479061381.post-83429781797970284092010-07-02T17:00:18.238-06:002010-07-02T17:00:18.238-06:00Oh and Kristy... same goes for me... if you have t...Oh and Kristy... same goes for me... if you have the guide Kelly... tell her that the LaRosa family says hi and that Shauna is getting SO big and full of character... I can never thank her enough for all the help she gave us... can you ask her for her email address for me... would love to email her a photo... take careFliss and Mike Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07480895260275801501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054279435479061381.post-64083012603410748012010-07-02T16:07:51.053-06:002010-07-02T16:07:51.053-06:00All I can say is get as much sleep as you can in t...All I can say is get as much sleep as you can in the next few nights!! Enjoy all that you can, it is so much to take in and get ready for your new daughter. A good cry is wonderful at times. Take care. We can't wait to see pictures.<br /><br />Alyzabeth's MommyAlyson and Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09152315459410231214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054279435479061381.post-61326697827643797852010-07-02T15:29:57.519-06:002010-07-02T15:29:57.519-06:00Kristy,
I didn't fall in love with China until...Kristy,<br />I didn't fall in love with China until I arrived in the city where I picked up my daughter. It was an emotional time for me to enter into Tianjin on the bullet train to see where my child had been abandoned and cared for the past 6.5 yrs. I grew to love this city and am eager to return someday. I personally did not care for Guangzhou - however, others in our group loved it. If you have Grace or Kelly as your guide, please tell them that The Scheeles said hello. They are both wonderful guides. We grew very fond of Grace!! I'm praying for you!!Detrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474451790157157408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054279435479061381.post-51606384899294633422010-07-02T14:50:48.051-06:002010-07-02T14:50:48.051-06:00As I said in my e-mail....completely normal my swe...As I said in my e-mail....completely normal my sweet friend!!!! Culture shock and culture stress are different for everyone:) I thought it was unbelievably hot in China...I would shower...walk out of the White Swan...and then be completely soaked in sweat:( yuck!!!!<br /><br />Can't wait to see your precious angel in your arms....know that I love you and I am praying for you!The Byrd's Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06729548930434689842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054279435479061381.post-17287061122768111072010-07-02T14:24:43.589-06:002010-07-02T14:24:43.589-06:00Oh dear Kristy. Hang in there hopefully this will ...Oh dear Kristy. Hang in there hopefully this will pass. I get so homesick too!<br /><br />thinking of you.<br /><br />Lea<br />xoNumber 6 and no more counting!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12344713441793706790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054279435479061381.post-62156195863840683002010-07-02T13:31:11.393-06:002010-07-02T13:31:11.393-06:00Kristy and Frank,
I am so excited for you guy...Kristy and Frank,<br /> I am so excited for you guys! I haven't seen you all since our youngest daughter was a baby and that was almost 4 years ago, you all were working on adopting then. Its so wonderful to hear your so close to having your baby girl in your arms! I can't wait to hear more about your journey. Nick and I send our love. Be safe and get home safely. God bless!<br /><br /><br />Love,<br /> Nick and Amanda AlemanNick & Amanda Alemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054279435479061381.post-69450273413609142262010-07-02T12:51:15.089-06:002010-07-02T12:51:15.089-06:00Yeah... came to the conclusion long ago that you a...Yeah... came to the conclusion long ago that you are a home body... see, you needed me there to help you through it all now me on the other hand... I loved all that... well, not smog :) The massage... oh my... I know what you mean but oh... I loved being beaten like that... I felt great later on :) Hugs to you...Fliss and Mike Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07480895260275801501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054279435479061381.post-10333420011386446462010-07-02T12:07:58.151-06:002010-07-02T12:07:58.151-06:00Kristy, I'm not a crier, but I bawled like a b...Kristy, I'm not a crier, but I bawled like a baby when we got to the airport to go to China because it was such a HUGE relief to finally be going and making a dream come true. I'm hoping maybe that's a little of what you are experiencing too, it's a good thing!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07634672497717328653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054279435479061381.post-89744317718626597092010-07-02T11:51:09.274-06:002010-07-02T11:51:09.274-06:00Kristy I know you are about a foot taller then tho...Kristy I know you are about a foot taller then those people just push them right back..Ha Ha!! Love you and cant wait for you to get home♥Michelle Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02554080491172334865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054279435479061381.post-2925937318324811662010-07-02T11:36:34.702-06:002010-07-02T11:36:34.702-06:00Kristy,
When your heart feels a little overwhelmed...Kristy,<br />When your heart feels a little overwhelmed, just remember the rest of us with our hearts there with you. Remember the few weeks before our children are born, and we're nesting and waiting and waiting and pacing. That was at home. And then we start our labor, and it is scary as can be and we are excited to be with our angels, but scared if one little thing goes wrong, heaven forbid. You're past that, girl! You're in the delivery room, with Frank by your side. You haven't seen your baby yet and she hasn't seen you, but yall are only inches apart from seeing, holding, and loving on each other. You've done your part, no worries, my love! Let go & LET GOD now! Just allow Him to take your hands and guide you to your angel and her to you. We all love you SO BIG and love Franny just as BIG! Take care, my dear friend, and know that we all pray for yall's every step you take between where you are now and when you arrive home with your newest angel in your arms.<br />Love, Amy LouAmy Lou :)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054279435479061381.post-17054342256119183382010-07-02T11:19:43.308-06:002010-07-02T11:19:43.308-06:00Oh Kristy, please don't discount the enormity ...Oh Kristy, please don't discount the enormity of what you are going through! It is huge, and it is emotional and you need to give yourself a break and feel what you are feeling! You want your baby and you are tired of waiting.....big girl panties or not this is a huge moment! I hope you enjoy the day tomorrow it will be easier with more english speaking friends, and more people who feel just like you do. Have some fun, and I cannot wait to see that beautiful baby in your loving arms!!!!! Hugs girl! LisaLisa F (NJ)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13811744763465202379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054279435479061381.post-13487612962426806842010-07-02T10:29:06.765-06:002010-07-02T10:29:06.765-06:00YEA... so glad that you are there safe and sound.....YEA... so glad that you are there safe and sound..<br />And you can put whatever you feel on this blog becuase it is yours..<br />Not everyone feels the same..<br />LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU TONS..<br />I cant' just text you ..<br />Hugs..<br />Can't wait to see your girl in your arms..Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373111344793230801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054279435479061381.post-30950924493467496912010-07-02T10:17:19.768-06:002010-07-02T10:17:19.768-06:00Woo hoo!! Enjoy your sightseeing. I would love to ...Woo hoo!! Enjoy your sightseeing. I would love to see pictures of you guys standing there in China!!<br /><br />You know it does't really matter how old you are, when it comes to not being at home, I think everyone gets home sick. I'm so looking forward to our big trip coming up in a few days and i'm sure to miss home. But it's a much needed vacation for the 3 of us.<br /><br /><br />Can't wait for Gotcha Day! I hope there are pictures posted? Have a blast my dear sweet friend who I forever adore.<br /><br />Love,<br />SherriSherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15961308936151853637noreply@blogger.com