The Time is Very Very Near
So you may wonder what we have been up to since we finally got the word to go. It has been a flurry of activity. Well, more than a flurry, more like a BLIZZARD of activity. Steph and I have worked very hard at our jobs to make our absence painless for those who will graciously pick up the slack while we are gone.
We rushed to paint the kid's room, we procrastinated on this project for about 2 years. We did put together a crib and clean up the spare room. We purchased some new luggage, since my big suitcase was destroyed on a trip to China a couple months ago. We have collected some gift items to take with us and give to those who will guide us through this process. I purchased some T-shirts that can be reminders for them of where we come from. I purchased Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indiana Wesleyan, and Indiana State T-shirts. Although I hate to say it, I actually bought a couple Indiana University T-shirts. Its hard to believe I actually spent my money on a red IU shirt, but it would be difficult to get someone to understand the connection between Purdue University and the State of Indiana. This is the first time in my life I have ever spent money on an IU item!
We were given a large supply of blankets to donate to the orphanage. We will fill one suitcase with the gifts to leave and this will give us the space we will need for child's items on our return trip. Many thanks to the Welch's for the blankets, we all know they are needed and will be appreciated at the orphanage!
NO-WE HAVE NOT PACKED YET! That is the number one question we have gotten this week. First of all, I am by nature a last minute packer. Secondly, we have not had time to pack. We did buy some new, cheap, comfortable clothes to pack, but they are still in the bags from the stores.
We purchased a video camera and a portable DVD player last weekend. Uncle Jack loaned me some books to take. Believe it or not, we expect to have a significant amount of downtime and we will be starved for entertainment. DVD's and books should get us through.
We met with Christina Moore who will be house sitting for us while we are gone. It is comforting to know that we will have someone we trust taking care of our home. Thanks Christina.
Many have asked if we get to change the name of our child. Yes we can and no we will not tell what we have chosen as a name until we are certain that we want to change the name. We have selected a boy's name, but we have not been able to agree on a girl's name--that is still under negotiation and Steph is a tough negotiator.
Thanks to everyone who has stopped by to visit and pray with us before we leave.
The time is flying, as of right now we will be leaving in less than 48 hours!
Much to do, hopefully we can post updates when we are traveling, but can't promise anything. Please don't forget to pray for us...... Thanks to All!!!!!!!!! See you soon.
We rushed to paint the kid's room, we procrastinated on this project for about 2 years. We did put together a crib and clean up the spare room. We purchased some new luggage, since my big suitcase was destroyed on a trip to China a couple months ago. We have collected some gift items to take with us and give to those who will guide us through this process. I purchased some T-shirts that can be reminders for them of where we come from. I purchased Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indiana Wesleyan, and Indiana State T-shirts. Although I hate to say it, I actually bought a couple Indiana University T-shirts. Its hard to believe I actually spent my money on a red IU shirt, but it would be difficult to get someone to understand the connection between Purdue University and the State of Indiana. This is the first time in my life I have ever spent money on an IU item!
We were given a large supply of blankets to donate to the orphanage. We will fill one suitcase with the gifts to leave and this will give us the space we will need for child's items on our return trip. Many thanks to the Welch's for the blankets, we all know they are needed and will be appreciated at the orphanage!
NO-WE HAVE NOT PACKED YET! That is the number one question we have gotten this week. First of all, I am by nature a last minute packer. Secondly, we have not had time to pack. We did buy some new, cheap, comfortable clothes to pack, but they are still in the bags from the stores.
We purchased a video camera and a portable DVD player last weekend. Uncle Jack loaned me some books to take. Believe it or not, we expect to have a significant amount of downtime and we will be starved for entertainment. DVD's and books should get us through.
We met with Christina Moore who will be house sitting for us while we are gone. It is comforting to know that we will have someone we trust taking care of our home. Thanks Christina.
Many have asked if we get to change the name of our child. Yes we can and no we will not tell what we have chosen as a name until we are certain that we want to change the name. We have selected a boy's name, but we have not been able to agree on a girl's name--that is still under negotiation and Steph is a tough negotiator.
Thanks to everyone who has stopped by to visit and pray with us before we leave.
The time is flying, as of right now we will be leaving in less than 48 hours!
Much to do, hopefully we can post updates when we are traveling, but can't promise anything. Please don't forget to pray for us...... Thanks to All!!!!!!!!! See you soon.
posted by Baldwin at 8:27 AM
3 Comments:
Travel safe and hurry home! Love you both!!
This is SO awesome! What an incredible Christmas it will be this year! Parenthood is such a joy and I know that you'll especially cherish this little one after all that you've gone through to get him/her! Hope to meet the newest Baldwin when we're home for the holidays! Much love, blessings and congrats!
Molly, Myron and Betsy
We're so excited for you! What a great Christmas gift! We'll be praying for all to go smoothly and according to God's timetable. Love in Him...John and Karen
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