Nanjing

I received a text today at 5:12 AM  (6:12 PM China time)

and with it came an overwhelming sense of relief.

Tim and Olivia were in Shanghai waiting for their connecting flight.

Their journey began at 8:30 AM on Thursday

as we all made our way to the airport for last goodbyes.

They were thrilled to be starting their adventure.

They both adore adventure.

For the less adventurous type,

the goodbye came with a mix of excitement and sadness.

As well as a few tears.

(Notice the second car seat for Maxwell.)

They had a six hour layover in Shanghai

before their connecting flight brought them to Nanjing.

They met their driver at the airport,

and after a forty minute drive to the hotel,

they checked in,

unpacked only the essentials

and were able to get some much needed sleep at about 1:00 AM China time.

Now, at 7:00 AM China time,

they're up and ready to conquer the day,

albeit through very tired eyes.

And on Monday,

they'll be meeting this precious child.

 And the transition to his forever family will begin.