When we received TA a few days ago, my heart raced so fast I thought it will burst!
Then, my travel coordinator gave me more than one option. Yes, 3 options that we can choice from. With Emily, we had one choice only. With Nathan, we have 3 options and I can pick the best the suits our family. And then some more.
Our first option is to be in province on Jan 24th. That means, leaving in less than 2 weeks.
Second choice is Feb 21st. Right after Chinese new year, meaning leaving the US on or around Feb 15th.
Third choice is Feb 28th, leaving US on or around Feb 22nd.
My first reaction was first choice, ASAP. We have been waiting for him for over 2 1/2 years. We will be able to see in person that little face smiling at us for the last 6+ months. Then it hit me that it was next to impossible due to work and family matters.
Then second choice will be right at the beginning of Chinese new year. This holiday in China is HUGE! Bigger than you can imagine. It is when sons and daughters return to the family house to celebrate the commencement of a new year, they talk about the goods things they are expecting during the new year, big and fancy meals are prepared, the gifts of "hong pou" (red envelopes with money on it), and much much more.
Third choice is Feb 28th. After Chinese new year's big celebration on traditions and family.
So, after much sorting, tugging and deep thinking, we decided on Feb 28.
I am certain that Nathan will like to spend it with the only family he has know in his short life. I want him to have happy memories from his foster parents who have been loving him and taking care of him for the past 3 years. I believe I owe him that.
Then after, I will have the rest of my life to enjoy him.
After 2 1/2 years of waiting, I can wait just a little bit more. What's a couple more weeks so he can have memorable moments with his foster parents, remembering their love, nurturing and the only family he has known since his birth. I think, is the least I can do for him before his world turns up side down!
China, we are coming on Feb 22nd. Just a few more weeks and we are on our way to the boy who stole our hearts, with just a simple smile!
2 comments:
Lilly, I find it crazy that you've read my mind...
Ian and I were just talking about the same thing recently. I'm so anxious to hold my girl, but if they are already making plans for CNY I hate to cause disappointment. We are still waiting for our TA, so we may not have that decision to make, but we lean toward it if we do.
I'm glad there's another mama out there who understands and wouldn't consider me a bad mama for considering waiting!
Hi Lilly!
Thanks for your comment over at Pearl/Ruby! We have to connect in GZ!!!! We seem to be on the same schedule. We were there in 2007 picking up Ruby. Just a short time after you!!!! I hope the next month goes fast!!!!! Let's connect before we leave!
Congratulations,
Diana
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