By adopting a child and helping them reach their potential, they help us reach ours.
An adopted child is not an unwanted child; to the contrary.
They are a child who was searched for, prayed for, cried for, begged for,
received by arms that ached, making empty hearts full.
Love is meant to be shared.

~ Author Unknown ~

May 12, 2010

Day #10

Today was a busy day.  We went to the Temple of Literature in the morning and had a wonderful time.  It was a little breezy when we first arrived which made for a nice stroll through the grounds.  The sun did come out though and we headed back to the hotel to prepare for our Embassy appointment.






The appointment was very easy.  Basically, it was filling out some paperwork and paying the fee.  It was strange to realize that in the middle of Hanoi, we were on US soil.  We weren't able to take ANY pictures though, not even of the crest on the outside of the building.  The US government didn't take long to issue the visas though.  Our staff waited for them and dropped them off at the hotel.  We were SO thrilled to be holding the babies' passport with their visas to go home!  We were dancing a little and the staff at the hotel were so happy for us.  They really did care for and watch out for us.  They were WONDERFUL!  I would love to go back there again.  Unfortunately, I don't think they could accomodate our family.  Maybe 2 rooms next time.

We took our 2 in-country staff to dinner that night.  We had a great time at a local buffet.  It was so nice to know that all the worry was behind us!  We were free to go home, even though 2 of the 3 of us stayed the last 2 days, as planned.  It was nice to relax and enjoy everyone's company.  Pictures HERE.

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