Welcome to my travel blog! This blog was set up to journal our trip to China to bring home our daughter, Anna Kathryn BoDi Kovach.
Today is Saturday, and I can actually count on one hand the number of days left before we board the plane that will take us halfway around the world to be united with our daughter. Mark and I are packing our bags for the trip, running errands, and adding items to our to-do list. (but not getting too many checked off!). I know that somehow, it will all be done by Wednesday night -- or possibly very early Thursday morning. I tend to work to the deadline, and this trip is no exception, considering the accelerated timeline we've had. I prayed for things in our adoption process to speed up, and since God has a sense of humor, they have gone into overdrive in the past 2 weeks!
Gotcha Day-- or as I prefer to think of it, Forever Family Day, is Tuesday, September 16. That is the day we will go to the Civil Affairs office in Nanchang and she will be placed in our arms.
Anna Kathryn at 9 months:
23 comments:
Kimberly & Mark:
Thank you for sending us your address.
We'll be following your every step.
Godspeed!!!!!!
Barb & Rege
I am excited to follow your journey! We were there 7/07 to meet our daughter Lilly! We did bring a laptop and were able to blog. Occasionally we had to go in through internet explorer or through aol to be able to view our posts. Have fun! You are in for a wonderful adventure! Rest up now for you probably won't get much rest while in China.
Congratulations the big day is almost here. I am so happy for the three of you. Anna Kathryn is so beautiful. God speed and safe journey. Can't wait for more pictures!!!
Love,
Joni
Congratulations. So very happy for the three of you. Anna Kathryn is so beautiful. God speed and safe journey. Looking forward to lots of pictures.
Love,
Joni
Congratulations. I am so very happy for the three of you. Anna Kathryn is so beautiful. God Speed and safe journey. I cannot wait for more pictures.
Love,
Joni
I hope you have an awesome trip. Poyang babies are awesome and very well taken care of. I will be following your journey. I hope you have a wonderful time. Go get that princess.
Whoo Hoo! So exciting! Congratulations!
How exciting! She is absolutely beautiful!
Our prayers are with you and Mark as you continue your preparations and with Anna Kathryn that she will transition well and thrive in the midst of this wonderful change.
All our love and prayers!
Bonnie
Congratulations Kim and Mark. Yes, God does have a sense of humor. We can't wait to see that beautiful little girl. Have a wonderful safe journey.
Love, Cyndi
I am very excited with you and cannot wait to read of your journey, see pics, etc.! I'll be praying for you, Mark, and Anna Kathryn! Savor every minute!
Love,
Christa
How exciting! I can't wait to hear all about your journey. I wish you guys a safe and awesome trip. Looking forward to meet the next addition to the family :)
Love,
Leslie
Kim & Mark
I am so happy for you both. when the girls and I were at your wedding it was wonderful thing to see. I know bringing home Anna Kathryn will only start another stage of your life journey. Know that I am thinking of all three of you.
Much love from your Aunt Kathy
Kimberly,
I found your blog through Allison's blog! Congratulations!!
Anna Kathryn is just beautiful!!
I'll be praying for your journey!
With JOY!
Rebecca
She is beautiful! Congratulations to both of you. I look forward to seeing your journey to bring home your precious daughter.
Jennifer
Have a wonderful trip! Paul and I can't wait to read all about it. Post LOTS of pictures.
Love,
Emily
I'm so thrilled for you both! I'll be going to the blog every day! (No pressure - but we want pictures!) Love you!
Jane
Kimberly,
Congratulations Kimberly and Mark. My name is Alisa and I am Jimmie's wife, who works in your school system. We are also adopting from China. We just got your blog address and wanted to let you know that we have the same Gotcha Day, 9/16. Our daughter is in Xiamen, Fujian and her name is Anna Li. I will be in Fuzhou until 9/23, so I am not sure if we will cross paths in Guandgzou. If not your family will be in our prayers! Anna Kathryn is beautiful!
Alisa
I can't believe you leave tomorrow to meet your daughter! I'm so excited for you, and I look forward to lots of pictures of Anna Kathryn!
Why do I continue to leave comments without putting my name on them? You should take 10 points off of my paper, Mrs. Kovach.
Leslie
I know it's a hectic schedule but do your best to enjoy the journey! We adopted twice and on the second trip, I did my best to try to slowdown and take it all in. Definitely easier said then done! Also, since you brought up the subject of the immunization affidavit - be sure that you have a copy of that form when you come back through immigration. We gave our original to the US Embassy for her Visa - but some how the form didn't make it into her Visa package. We didn't make a copy and it became a big issue at immigration. They let us through only because I'd happen to have an English version of the immunization records that China gave to us. Enjoy the journey! It's wonderful! Stacy
Hey Dad and Kim,
Well when you get this you should be in China. Just remember Dad the poo poo platter isn't really what it sounds like. Anyway, Scott called and said that Karen's doctor said that the cancer has gone away!! She has one more treatment left and then she should be done. I will keep you updated on their situation. Look forward to seeing more pics and reading more "blogs". Hope all is well and we will see you in less than 3 weeks. Love you guys.
Jake
PS Will also keep you updated on the game this weekend. Go BUCKS!!
Kim and Mark!
I am so excited to read all about your journey! I also am so excited to read about your first experience with your new baby girl! I can't imagine how you must be feeling...much past excited I'm sure! Have a blessed trip and enjoy! Can not wait to meet Anna Kathryn.
Much love,
Jaime Miller
Dearest Ones - You're there. We are a little beyond excited for you. The Great Wall! Forbidden City! Fried scorpions on a stick! And Anna Kathryn Bo Di! What a trip! Get some sleep, enjoy the sights, and be blessed with your new daughter on Tuesday. We love you all.
Mom and Dad
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