Friday, October 31, 2008

To China We Go!!!

I can hardly believe that in a few hours we will be on a plane, heading to China to bring Max home! I think about him and wonder what he must be thinking. I know they are preparing him. I know he has had our pictures for months now to look at, but I wonder if he feels scared? The little guy has had so much loss in his first five years of life and now he is going to lose his foster family he has grown to love. I pray that his little heart is ready for his new family. I pray that he will grow to trust us and attach to us quickly. If you think about it, and wouldn't mind, please keep our family in your prayers while we travel...we would appreciate it :)

We will be flying to Beijing today. Tuesday we will fly to Guangzhou, where we will get Max!!! Yippee!!!

9 comments:

House Queen said...

I always pray for these things for you and your family. I feel certain that your prayers will be answered concerning all of this. How could he not love such a wonderful and loving family as you all are! Be safe and best wishes! Give Max a hug from The Dowdy Crew!

gretchen said...

Wow HEather I can't believe it is finally time. You are all in our prayers. I can't wait for you to finally get him. Try to sleep on the plane and don't get sick!!!
I'm already missin my cell phone buddy this morning. Be safe WE love you all

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you guys and praying for a happy, happy time for ALL!!!!
:)

Carrie said...

I am definitely thinking about you and praying for you. I am also thinking about Max because this is hard but oh so wonderful!!! I can't wait to see him in your family pictures!

Anonymous said...

You will be covered in prayers, for sure...fly safely...and write down every moment because as much as you think you will remember it all, it will become a blur kind of quickly. Take it from me...

Anonymous said...

Mom, Dad, and Mitchell-
I love you guys so much! Be safe and call us every chance you can! Give Max a huge hug from me and the little girls. We love you! Miss you already!

- Meredith

Anonymous said...

Hi!This is Mallory!can You post the thing about Bejing with lots of pictures!I AM DYING TO SEE!Oh and post some pictures of Fing Fang/Max The China Man!

LaRita said...

Hi to the Matheny Family, I am Christianne Green's mother and I want you to know how special you are for heading to China for your own adoption. We have been so blessed for our daughter and families to adopt from there. Our entire family has grown in so many ways and love abounds in our hearts. We will be praying for you all. Little Max is so fortunate to come into your family. Love to you, LaRita Nelson

Anonymous said...

Heather,Mitchell, and Mitchell,

Wow, such an adventure!! we miss you but know that you will return with a precious little boy! I have talked to the girls several times. They are doing ok, but miss you all a lot. Be careful, have fun,and return safely. You are constantly in our prayers. Mitchell, hope you are keeping your journal updated!! Learn a lot. Uncle Grant loved China and wishes that he were there with you!!

Love MAMA C