Good - Bye China... and HELLO USA!!!

Good Morning for you, Good Night for us!

Well, It is 100% offically over.........can't believe it! Can you??? I am kinda emotionally about it since it has consumed me for the last 2 years and especially the last 5 months. It's been by far the hardest thing I have ever done but the most rewarding experience of my life. I love my son and I am grateful to the Lord for such a sweet and perfect gift. His little giggle brings joy to my heart. You will all quickly fall in love with him and I am excited for you to meet him. A huge thank you goes out to all of you who encouraged, prayed and loved us through this journey.... it would have been so much tougher without your support. We love you and we are grateful for each one of you. I am giving you all a great big hug right now!

Yesterday we went to the swearing in at the US Consulate. There were about 100 american families there adopting. It was so heartwarming to see. We all stood, raised our right had and swore to take care of our little ones.. took about 2 sec but it sure felt good when it was done. Then we had dinner at a great Thai resturant called Cow and Bridge. We ate with the Debraals ( hope I spelled their last name right) it is the family we've been with since we got here. They are great!! We are going to miss them.. we've been through a lot together!

Well Robert is getting antsy with me on the computer.. we need to finish packing =) so I must say goodbye. Thank you everyone who followed us, I hope you enjoyed our story! We will be leaving at 5:45 am for the airport, flying to Hong Kong. Layover in Chicago and then finally home ( Columbus, Ohio). We will be up again for 30 hours... basically leaving your time at 5:45 pm ( Friday) and getting to Columbus at 4:20 pm Saturday. Please pray for us....... its a long time for a baby to be confined and for Ma Ma and Da Da to be confined as well.

Again Thank you!! Lots of Love, Robert, Kelly, and Joseph Barger

( see in Columbus)