Thursday, November 15, 2007

Vietnam, here we come






We just purchased our tickets! We will be leaving Minneapolis on Friday, December 7th. There are a plethora of ways to get to Vietnam, none of them easy. We will be flying from Minneapolis to LA, then on to Hong Kong, and finally to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). By the time we get there, it will already be Sunday morning, December 9th. Vietnam is 13 hours ahead of CST.


There are a lot of details to finish up before we leave; countless forms, notarizing galore, day dreaming about how great it will be finally meet our son. If there was ever great material for one of those Visa commercials this is it;


Plane Tickets: $6000

Hotels for 3 weeks: $2000

Finally meeting Jonah: Priceless









7 comments:

jennie said...

betsy, long time no see (like decades!). this is jennie broecker pollock, your childhood friend (for the few times we saw each other, at the pool parties and such).
i think what you're doing is awesome. one of our close friends just adopted from china. so i'll look fwd to reading about your journey.

plus, you've been through so much health-wise. you deserve all of life's blessings.

p.s. blogging is great. mine's at brektator.blogspot.com ...

Unknown said...

Beachers
Best wishes on your trip!
Anderpeters want to know all the deets!
Phone tag isnt working!
We will keep a close eye on the blog!
Hi Olivia!
Tim Christi Elsa Petey Fridey

nay said...

Ryan, Betsy & Olivia:
Will be praying for you as we follow your blog. What an exciting time for your family. Jonah's a cutie!
Blessings,
Naomi, Simon & Lucy

Anney said...

Hey Guys!!!

You are probably flying somewhere over the Pacific Ocean right about now! Almost to Hong Kong!!! You have been on my thoughts constantly since you left yesterday. I hope that you had safe travels and everyone got some sleep! We look forward to hearing that you made it there safely!!!

So much love and prayers-
Anney, Sam, and the Lucinator

paul & kim mcvety said...

Hello Beaches!

We are praying for you and counting the days until we get to meet Jonah as well. Today, I asked the boys who their friends at church are, and Liam said "Olivia" and Jude said "Two Olivias." They are looking forward to meeting Olivia's brother too!

love,

mcvetys

Unknown said...

Beach Family (including Buttons),

We are so excited for you as you get to see and finally hold Jonah. What excitement!! We will pray for you to get your luggage soon. Olivia may need another dress if you don't.

We are looking forward to following you on this journey...Blessings and safety and good health and an overabundance of JOY to you all.
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Love,

The Talafous Family

newhall said...

oh...well, i can't even tell you guys just how excited i am for you as tears well up in my eyes daily reading your blog. he is so precious, i can hardly stand it!

lots of hugs and prayers,

mitty and tyler