Saturday, October 18, 2008

Good Morning Vietnam

That's right! We're here. We made it to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) safely this morning. Probably even more amazing and a blessing is that all of our checked bags made it as well on all 4 flights so far.

We're at the Park Royal Saigon Hotel tonight and it's been a nice oasis amongst the grueling flights. We stay here tonight and fly to Vinh city tomorrow at 11AM. We land in Vinh about 1:30pm and then will hopefully drive straight to the orphanage, about an hour, and go to get Miss Haven. If all stays according to schedule, her Giving and Receiving Ceremony will be Monday morning at 10AM (which is Sunday night at 10PM CST back in the States). Hopefully we'll have internet there as well and can post. Otherwise it might be a few days until we can get to Hanoi.

Now, we're going to get something to eat and crash. I only slept 1 1/2 hours total during all the flights, so the last nights sleep I had was Wednesday. Mike did a bit better, but we're both still very weary and glad for this night's break in the travels.

Getting very excited,
Shae and Mike

7 comments:

Candace said...

So glad to hear you made it safely. We've been praying for you. Can't wait to see pictures of sweet little Haven!

Candace, Doug, & Ana Kate

Anonymous said...

I'm so excited for you! Get some much needed sleep -- and then blog your heart out abt your baby once you get her? haha Can't wait to see her and I'll be praying everything goes smoothly.

Anonymous said...

Mike and Shae - I cannot believe that this is finally happening for you! Congrats and know that I will be praying for your meeting with Haven and her ceremony!

Brenda said...

We're so excited for you!!!
We'll be praying that all goes smoothly.
Brenda and Scott

Ana said...

You'll certainly be in our thoughts and prayers! We're so glad you made it safely.

I'm sure everything will go smoothly and thanks again for bringing the little present to the the orphanage!

Looking forward to seeing pics of your new addition!

Ana, Nick and Jasmine

Unknown said...

Glad you made it there safely (and with your baggage...amazing). We'll be thinking about you and praying for you that all goes smoothly from here on out.
Amy N. and family

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear you made it over safely! We are praying for you and your family and the transition of the new "addition". Hope all goes well over there!

Shawn W.