While at work today, I thought I would check my email quickly for any news on our travel approval. I found an email that made my heart drop. I quickly told my co-worker I needed to step out for a minute and shaking, I called Mary.
The email said that our travel approval's have arrived, however...
"there is an adoptive family in Guangzhou quarantined because they took the flight Northwest 29 from US to Beijing with a passenger who is confirmed to have H1N1 (Swine Flu) yesterday. The family was dismissed from White Swan Hotel and was sent to a hotel out of the downtown Guangzhou area. The family’s body temperature is normal. The family will be quarantined 7 days and they will be free at that time, if there is no symptom like fever or flu. The family was scheduled to meet their child this afternoon, but they have no choice but to wait until after the quarantine. The guide and the driver are asked to stay at home and take body temperature everyday for 7 days. They are all under the observation of the Guangzhou Disease Control Center.This is not the only case. There is another family scheduled to meet their child this afternoon, who is quarantined in Beijing now.
So our coming families may meet the similar situation. At that time, they have no choice but to go through the quarantine process to see whether they could finish the adoption process.
CHI is not in control over the Disease Control Centers in China. So if a family is quarantined in China, CHI is not able to help the family and will not be responsible for any related financial costs.
Your travel approvals were received and we are now in the process of requesting your appointments at the American Consulate. We will need a response from each family today regarding their travel to China. The CCAA has extended the expiration date of your travel approval from 3 months to 5 months.
Yes, you wish to travel in June to China or No, you wish to delay your travel until the situation has changed in China."
After collecting myself, I responded with: Yes, I wish to get my daughter as soon as possible.
Driving home today I was exhausted and needing to just cry. I numbly pulled into my neighborhood Albertson*'s and bought the items above.
Going to China? Say. I. Wont.
7 comments:
It's too bad they don't tell you about the families that are there with no problems at all, who chose to travel during these rocky times. Feeling a little snarky on your behalf.
I've deleted what I am trying to say three times in this post. Maybe I should just stop trying. All I know is .... how can you seriously be asked to stop moving forward at this point. Don't they know it would take more than a suggestion to stop a Mother trying to get to her daughter?
If you need anything.... just write or call. Love you Mardi... Hang in and keep moving forward. :)
Oh Mardi! I am so sorry. I just don't have the right words but do know that you are in my prayers as is Lauren and Dan.
My heart goes out to you!
The tone of your voice on the phone broke my heart. I'm so glad you have to decided to move forward (I never thought for a second that you wouldn't)! Just know that you have an army of people supporting you every step of the way.
"Mommy is on her way Lauren...and she's bringing wine and chocolate!!"
Oh Mardi!! My heart just sunk! I am saying a silent prayer for you now...hang in there. Lauren is yours, you already know her little sweet face, God is in charge, and will make all good things possible. I know He will take you and Dan to that sweet little face of the girl who has always been meant to be yours. Far too many things and God's planning have brought you together on paper...you will have her in your arms soon.
I wish you could go 7 days early...just in case you are put in quarantine for 7 days. You are in my prayers.
btw - I just love those baby stuff aisles in the grocery and pharmacy stores!
Terri
You cope...I'll pray! We will cover you right now, Mardi! God is in total control. Rest in his plan and know that while we are praying for grace, health and travel-speed for you, we are also praying for the same for sweet Lauren!! Hang in there!! One day SOON the waiting will be a distant memory. It will.
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