Tuesday, October 21, 2008

She's Officially Ours

Hi all,

We had our G&R ceremony yesterday at about 2:15Pm so Haven is officially ours in the eyes of the government here. Our guide had a good way of explaining the timetables here in Vietnam. He said time here is like a slinkie, it gets stretched a bit. He said this as we were waiting for one more official to arrive to start the G&R in a 100 degree plus room. Now we spend the rest of the time trying to get her Visa from the US Embassy so we can come home. Mike and our agency guide go to apply for her passport tomorrow AM which is Step 1.

We obviously have internet, but it is very slow. We'll try and get some pictures up tomorrow.

We've been following Haven's apparent schedule which suits us just fine with being weary from the new travels and jet lag. So we've all been going to bed ab.out 8PM and getting up by 5 AM. So I've officially been a walking zombie for a few hours now.

We arrived in Hanoi today at 6:30Pm and are staying at the Somerset Grand. The trip went fine...just long for all involved.

Off to bed. We'll try and fill you in soon. I know everyone is waiting for pictures.

Shae

5 comments:

Candace said...

Congratulations!! I can't wait to see pictures.

Candace

Anonymous said...

Hi, you three. It sounds like things have gone fairly smoothly so far. PTL!! Praying for you and looking forward to hearing your progress. Can not wait to see our new little beezer. Love!

Dad

Anonymous said...

ooooooooh, I'm so excited foryou!! I'm trying to be patient for thepictures ..... BUT IT'S JUST SO HARD!!!! =)

Anonymous said...

Oh Mike & Shae!! I have tears in my eyes...I'm so happy for you guys & for little Haven! We can't wait to meet her! Keeping you & the boys in our prayers!
Congratulations!

Kyla, Mike, Clay, & Jocelyn

Ana said...

This is wonderful! I'm glad you made it to Hanoi safe and sound -- how'd ya like that car ride? Hee hee

Get some rest and post pics soon!!!!

Ana, Nick and Jasmine