Leaving for China

In less than 24 hours we will be boarding the plane in Atlanta headed for China, first stop Beijing! Our bags are packed, our dogs are at the Spa (Keith's home), our papers are in order and we're ready to go! I have packed and repacked, checked off every imaginable task list I have created and we still have hours to spare - so why do I have the feeling we are forgetting something --Lord let's hope not.

We arrive in Beijing at 9:40 pm (8:40 am here) on Thursday, January 29, 2009. We will spend the night in Beijing and then head to Xi'an Friday afternoon. We should have Kylee in our arms at about 3:30 pm (2:30 am here) on Monday. Our family will now consist of 4!!!!!

We'll miss you all so please keep in touch via our Blog! We thank you for joining us on this journey to meet our daughter, Kylee. We look forward to sharing our experience with you.

With love,

The Geveke family

May it be Your will, Lord, My God and God of my ancestors, to lead me, to direct my steps, and to support me in peace. Lead me in life, tranquil and serene, until I arrive at where I am going. Deliver me from every enemy, ambush and hurt that I might encounter on the way and from all afflictions that visit and trouble the world. Bless the work of my hands. Let me receive divine grace and those loving acts of kindness and mercy in Your eyes and in the eyes of all those I encounter. Listen to the voice of my appeal, for you are a God who responds to prayerful supplication. Praised are you, Lord, who responds to prayer.