The last phase of the adoption process was a 15 day trip to China to get our daughter!  Our referral was received on November 17, 2003.  At that time, we received 3 photos and basic health information on our daughter, who was matched to our application. Our acceptance of the referral was returned to the Agency on Nov 18, 2003 , and our travel approvals were received back on December 19 (32 days).  On Dec 22, 2003, we received confirmed travel dates of Jan 2-17, 2004.  Abby is coming HOME!

                             Jan 2-3, 2004         Travel to Hong Kong  
                      
                             Jan 4-5, 2004         Messages from Hong Kong
 
                             Jan 6, 2004            Meeting Abby in Changsha, Hunan!
                                                                  
                             Jan 7-8, 2004         Messages from Changsha, Hunan
                                                                  
                             Jan 9, 2004             Visit to Zhuzhou Children's Welfare Inst
                                                                  
                             Jan 10-13, 2004      Messages from Changsha, Hunan
                                                                    
                             Jan 14-16, 2004       Messages from Guangzhou
                                                                    
                             Jan 17, 2004            Abby is Finally HOME!
                                                                    
Our Trip to
CHINA
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