It's Official!!!!

 

Pearl continues to be a happy, delightful girl.  She copies everything that I do.  She loves to make us laugh.  She is very clingy to me and doesn't have much to do with her Papa Ron yet, but we know she will in time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today we visited the governmental offices and made our adoption official !  There was a little playroom there that Pearl enjoyed.  On Thursday we will visit the orphanage and today they offered for us to meet the foster mother.  I know that it may be a setback in bonding and attachment, but I think in the long run it will be a good experience.  Pearl has only lived in the foster home since September.  

 

 

 

 

Thank you for your continued prayers.  We are heading out for lunch and a walk at the park. 

An Amazing Day!

We had an amazing "gotcha day". Pearl came through the door saying, "Ni Hao Mama." She is yet to shed a tear or have a sad moment. She is tiny - the 3T clothes are a little big, but she seems very happy. She does LOVE to be carried, so I am glad she is tiny at this point. She loves jewelry and hairbows. She was dressed in quite an array of them when she arrived. We have since had a bath and toned down our outfit just a bit. Everything is perfect so far.

Thank you for all the prayers. Tonight, there is one less orphan in the world. Her name is Pearl Alexandra JinZhu Barbee.

We are still experiencing multiple technical difficulties. If you are following along and you want to contact me, you will have to email me... 4barbees@bellsouth.net I am getting email on my phone.

An Adventure With Dad

Growing up, my dad's job as a minister caused him to be in and out of the house and out and about all the time. He was oftentimes visiting the sick, visiting in people's homes and going to meetings. I can remember every time he went out of the house I would say, "Where are you going?" "Can I go please?" If he was going to the hospital, I would beg to go saying that I would wait in the lobby while he visited. If he was going to a home, I would beg to go saying that I would wait in the car. As long as I can remember I wanted to be wherever he was going. I wanted the adventure.

Now, at age 41, I am experiencing the greatest adventure of all with my dad. Here we are on the other side of the world together. The greatest adventure of all. I am so glad to be sharing this time with him.

Today we saw The Great Wall.....

Tiananmen Square.....

The Olympic Village....

A Jade Factory, The Forbidden City and a Tea House...

 We are exhausted. We arrived here in Nanning around midnight and after multiple issues with the electricity we are now going to bed at 3 am. Tomorrow morning around 10:30 am (9:30 pm your time on Sunday night) Pearl will be brought to us here at the hotel. Please pray for her precious little heart. That God would quiet her little soul with His love. I will blog as soon as I can tomorrow with pictures of our girl!

Good night.

Arrived in Nanning

This blog of ours is over 5 years old.  You have seen my name, watched my children grow and you have read beautiful things from my wife.  Now you get to hear from me, Bobby the dad and husband.  Writing is not a great quality of mine.  Well, it is not even a quality at all!!  "I do hope that this blogspot thing has spell check on it.  If not, you will see why later."

While the kids and I were at church this morning, around 11:00am, I received a text from Jennifer that they had landed in Nanning, Pearl's providence.  She was not even off the plan yet when she text me.  I did speak with her and Ronny about 40 minutes later while they were traveling to their hotel.  It was around midnight there so I know they are exhausted!!!

Yes, the reason I am writing this is that the Internet service in the first hotel was terrible.  I am hoping that this next hotel will be better equipped with better service so Jen can do the writing. 

On Monday morning, about the time that we crown the next Super Bowl champion, Jennifer and Ronny will meet Pearl for the first time.  Jennifer did find out that someone will be bringing Pearl to the hotel that they are staying in.  I am so praying for a great meeting.  Please be in prayer for everyone as you enjoy your Sunday.  Sorry I do not have the great flow of words that my wife has.  I know she will "shreak" when she finds out I wrote this.  I hope this satisfies the "post stalkers" for now.  Hopefully tonight, Jen will be back.  Take care!!  Bobby

We have arrived!!!

We arrived safely in Beijing around 4:00pm China time.  All is well.  We have made it to our hotel.  Ready to rest!!  Will blog again hopefully Sunday morning(China Time) which will be late afternoon (USA time).  Thank you for all your prayer!!!  Love Jen and Ronny

Finally Time

As long as we have been anticipated our travel date, I still can't believe it is finally here.  My dad and I are headed out early in the morning.  We should arrive in Beijing at 3:40 pm on Saturday (China time).  It will be 2:40 am here on Saturday.  We are grateful to all who made this trip possible.  Every gift has brought us one step closer to this day.  Every prayer said has been answered and every word of encouragement has helped us move forward one day at a time.  Thank you to all of those who support us eventhough you may not toally understand our crazy life.  I look forward to sharing Pearl's story of hope with you all.  To God be the glory.

TRAVEL APPROVAL!

Leaving February 3rd !!!  We will meet Pearl on February 6th !