We are happy to report that we now have a confirmed date for leaving. This afternoon, we bought our tickets and we are leaving on Sunday afternoon, November 18 at 5:15 pm and arrive in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) on Tuesday, November 20 at 11:40 AM Vietnam time (which is central time +13 hours). This has been our 9th (and final!) date change in the last 20 days, so it has been a bit of a roller coaster for us lately. Now we are frantically getting ready to go in less than 96 hours!
The province in Vietnam that Julia is living in is requesting that our adoption ceremony (Giving and Receiving Ceremony) be held on Nov. 23. Julia's visa to enter the states still might take until mid-January to complete, so that means that Barbie might be spending the next 7 weeks in Vietnam with Julia while we wait for her visa. Doug, Thomas and Helen would hang out there until sometime after Christmas (if necessary) and come back in time to get Thomas back to school after winter break. Of course, we would love it if her visa paperwork was completed sooner so that we could be home in 3 - 4 weeks (and spend Christmas at home).
Thanks again for all of your support and prayers over the last year and a half! We really appreciate all of you.
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HOORAY! HOORAY! HOORAY!
Three cheers for three Atkins kids!
And, HOORAY! HOORAY! for two Atkins parents who love them all!
Congratulations on the travel news!
See you Sunday at church?!
Mom (Marie) emailed me with your great news. Congratulations! I can't wait to meet my new cousin. Have safe and wonderful trip.
Wow!!!!!! We are so glad your prayer will be answered soon! God Bless you on your journey! We are so excitied for you! Enjoy the journey in bring your new little girl home! If you need anything let us know how we can help!!
Take care!!!
Woo hoo! We're so glad the time has come at last. We love you all and can't wait to meet our new niece next year. Safe travels and many blessings!
we are so happy for you!!! every time emmalee sits at bob and terrie's computer all she can talk about is wanting to see Julia ("wet's wook at ju-yah"). i think she will be thrilled to finally have a little cousin to play with. she is tired of being the baby.
we hope you all have a beautiful time meeting her and bringing her home.
i want to send a welcome gift for her and something for thomas and helen, when you get a chance let me know what you would need for her and something that they might like.
looking forward to seeing your family of five (it's a fun number).
veralee for all.
We were so thrilled to get the phone call that you were leaving on Sunday. We can hardly wait to meet and welcome Julia to the family. We will be praying for your safe and successful journey to bring Julia home at last. Love you all.
I am SO excited for you all! The day has finally arrived and soon you will have her in your arms. I look forward to reading more and more each day and pray that you will all be home together safely and in time for Christmas! Good luck! All our love, Ted Deb and Tyler.
We love you all very much and continue to pray for you without ceasing. Can't hardly wait to meet our new grandaughter!! Angels around all of you for the remainder of your trip and when you get back home. Thomas and Helen hug Julia for G-ma! Tell her that I love her Too!
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