4 days and counting...

I can not believe we have only 4 days left until we travel. Wow!! It feels like we have been waiting for so long but at the same time I can't believe how quickly it went by.
Today we got to watch our daughter get her brown belt in Karate. We are very proud of her. She did a great job and we just had to go out to lunch to celebrate her accomplishment. I also said good bye to my friend and co-worker. Her daughter was also getting her brown belt, so that was a lot of fun.
We were also able to get a few things done on our list. We went to Target and Walmart. My husband did all of the bills and I packed. We only have a few more things to buy and pack and then we will be ready to go. I am just hoping that our luggage is under 50 pounds!! We will be taking 2 large suitcases, 1 medium suitcase, 1 suitcase from our adoption agency full of supplies, a back pack and 1 small carry on suitcase.
We also decided to buy the kids small gifts to open for every day that we are gone, so I wrapped them up and I now just need to write out 20 notes. My daughter was having a hard time tonight, so I am glad that we bought gifts for her and her brother. I am hoping it will help them get through the 10 days we are gone. My daughter is very scared for our safety and is worried about her baby brother. It was hard to keep a brave face and assure her everything will be o.k. She is such a little worrier (takes after her mom and Grandma).
We really appreciate the well wishes and prayers that everyone is sending us!
I will post more tomorrow.