Saturday, September 8, 2007

Break out the MONEY!!!!





First of all, I realize I have so many mis-spelled words in the previous posts, sorry. We've been on 5 different planes in 5 ddays and it's really starting to catch up with us!!!! The pearl market was out of this world. When we walked in President Clinton, Madeline Albright, Condeleesa Rice, Barbara Bush and Laura Bush were all on the wall. So, we felt pretty good about making a purchase. The silk factory was a neat place to visit just to see how they make all of those beautiful clothes!!!

The last pictures are us actually enjoying what we were eating. The place was called Noodles and we HAD to eat with chop sticks. Really, really good. We are blown away at how faithful God has been to us on this journey. We are still saying "We can't believe we're here!!!"

We are actuallly now in Guangzhou at the White Swan Hotel. We have seen soooo many babies. Actually as I write this, there's a precious 18 month old outside our door. We thought we were going to get Olivia on Monday, but it's been changed until Tuesday!! I'm running up a good little bill at the business center, so we will post as soon as we have that precious thing in our arms. I'm already getting emotional just being here. I'll be a wreck on Tuesday!!! To our families... we love you so much. Tate, how many books have you read about China? You should come and be a tour guide!!! We are so grateful for what's just about to happen!!!!! See you in about two days!!!

29 comments:

The Wiggintons said...

Well, what a once-in-a-lifetime experience you are having! We saw Harvel and Dorinda last night at Ricatoni's, and she is just beside herself. I wish you didn't have to wait another day for Olivia. I know it is tougher for you than us, but everyone is so anxiously waiting to see that first picture. You look great in pearls, by the way!

Love you and praying for you everyday, The Wiggs

LucisMomma said...

Stephanie and Tyler,
Tuesday will come. Hang in there. I'm sorry it is an extra day but Olivia will be there in God's good time.

love you,
susan w

Cheryl Lockhart said...

I love you guys! I can't wait to see that precious baby in your arms and a huge smile...tears, too, I'm sure!!! I'm sure the whole lot of us will be squallin'
right along with you!! Happy tears, though, happy tears!! Byw..you look great in pearls :-)

Barbara said...

Hey Kids,

I'm so glad you are having a great time, can't wait for you to get Olivia and see pictures of your sweet family. I pray for you all the time.

Be safe and hurry home.
I love all,
Mama

drew and lori said...

hey stephanie and tyler! i remember eating at Noodles!! Oh my gosh- it was my favorite! I still think about that restaurant! YUM! So, you are at the White Swan.... Oh you are so close! I am sorry your day got postponed- we are praying and checking this blog every day! We can't wait to see you all together. And remember, I am just a phone call away if you need me! Love you!

Joy said...

Steph,
I am so excited to see you guys in China. I know you are just so ready to get Olivia, sorry you have to wait another day! So glad you got to enjoy Angela as your guide, she is a treasure!!! Go meet Jordan while you are waiting for Olivia, he is delightful too. Enjoy Guangzhou, I know it is HOT there right now, I remember well. I just cannot wait to see your precious daughter in your arms. It will be the most precious day of your lives!!!
Blessings,
Joy

Anonymous said...

I cannot tell you how much I look forward to seeing you in China each day. I shout, cry, and pray!!
I feel like my next grandchild is about to be born. I would have responded earlier, but you know how computer illiterate I am and didn't even know I could comment until you mentioned how much the comments meant to you and Tyler. I cannot wait to see that precious baby in your arms!! God is soooo
good!! Even though Olivia is so young, God has been preparing her heart for you and Tyler. I love you both so much!! Deborah

all about hannah said...

You are so close now,I think about you and how your in the birthing room and she is being delivered
just especially for you, by God Himself and in the exact time.
Love you and the next pics may be the ones!!!!

Love and prayers are with you, Linda and Hannah Beth

Beverly said...

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Looking forward to the pics next week. God-speed.

Anonymous said...

Hey! We love looking at the pictures everyday. Jamie is like I want to go, I want to go....He is just as thrilled as I am to look at the pictures each day. This was the best thing you could have done. I can not believe it is almost time for Olivia to be in her Mommy and Daddy's arms. I know this is the moment you have been waiting for and it's finally here. We are so proud for you both. I can NOT wait to see the post with OLIVIA!!!! I believe the entire town of Muscle Shoals will be squealing with joy!!! I love you both and can't wait to get my hands on Miss Olivia Ji'Lan.
Tasha, Jamie, Chloe, & Ava

Christy said...

I keep trying to post, but it will never let me. I've registered like a million times.

Anyway, I've loved following y'all around China. Just like everyone else, I can't wait to see THE picture!

I've looked at your others in detail...was that octopus in the meat counter? Yuck. Don't eat anything squiggly.

MaryCalvert loved the shoes. She said, "Oh. My. Word."

Can't wait to hear from you again. I check in at least daily!

I'll be praying!

Christy

Anonymous said...

Hey! Love the new pictures! I can't wait to see precious Olivia! Everybody is so excited for you both! We are praying for you!

Katie

vince said...

Tyler/Stephanie, i hope you are just having a wonderful time and just know we are celebrating with you three!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How do you say "Go Vols" in Chinese?
heheehehehehe
vince.

the fields said...

You look wonderful! We are so happy for you. Sorry for the delay in getting Olivia( I was hoping for the 10th!!). We know God is orchestrating every minute of it all!! We are praying for you and our SS class is praying for you. We can not wait to see all of you together! Love you, The Fields

Barbara said...

Tyler & Stephanie,

We are so excited about tomorrow,
can't wait to see Olivia in your arms.

Pat, was so excited in Sunday school this morning as she ask for continued prayer for you.

I'll be looking for that photo all day tomorrow.

Bye,
Barbara

papa ben and nana said...

Step and Tyler.
Well today is the day we have prayed for so long. I feel as though my heart is just going to burst, it is SO FULL. This is the day that the Lord has made-and the day He is giving the two of you a precious daughter. Well MOMMY and DADDY I'm and so excited and over joyed for yall. I am a blessed and excited NaNa.

Praying for you and love you.!
Mom

Christy said...

I always wonder what time it is for you guys...it's 10:07 Sunday night here right now. I didn't know if it would be 10 am Sunday morning or Monday morning for y'all.
I checked China time just now and it says that it is 11:07 Monday morning.
So, WOW...you get Olivia tomorrow!

Now I'm wondering what time you get her...

Christy said...

Okay...so the clock on this blog says it's 8 pm-ish. Go figure...

I can't wait for the next post!

Kellie said...

We love you and miss you!! We are checking your blog all the time and we cannot wait to see Olivia. You have been so patient, and God is so good! It won't be long now. You cannot imagine how many people are praying and anxiously waiting for the picture of Olivia in your arms! We are loving your tour of China, but the reason you are there is finally about to happen! I cannot imaginge how excited you must be. See you soon!
Love,
Kellie

Michele Horton said...

Wow Stephanie, I have been praying for you guys for a while now. It is so neat to see God working in your lives. Olivia is also so blessed to be getting such wonderful parents. I saw Pat at the hospital Thursday and she is just beaming! I can't wait for you guys to get home with that precious little girl! Butch and I are praying for you daily. Even Jami asks to read your blog everyday.

Love you,
Michele

Eileen Nunnelly said...

Hey Steph,
Just learned how to send you a message. I will keep it short, but can't wait to see pictures of Olivia!!! Was that my necklace you were looking for?:)
Eileen

Paige Woodard said...

Hey Stephanie and Tyler!

We just wanted to let you know that we are keeping up with you through your blog everyday and praying for you three. God is so good to have brought you to this point in your journey! I know you can't wait to meet little Olivia. We can't wait to see the pictures! We will continue to pray for you three and check here frequently!

I also wanted to say that as a parent of a student at McBride, I am so impressed that you are still thinking of your class. I'd be like, "What class?" It would be the last thing on my mind. You must be a wonderful teacher. Can Emma be in your class next year?

We are praying for you!
Al and Paige Woodard and family

papa ben and nana said...

Sephanie and Tyler,

It's lunch time and Pat is home for lunch from jury duty and loving it. hahahah

We of course just can't wait to see you holding our new granddaughter.

Tell those paper pushers to hurry up !

We love you and miss you alot !!

Ben and Mom

Bill and Faye Aycock said...

Stephanie and Tyler,
We are so happy for you!
Can't wait to see the pictures of Olivia. You may be holding her in your arms as I type this message.
What a wonderful feeling!
GOD IS GOOD, ALL THE TIME!!!
Praying for a safe trip back home,
Bill and Faye Aycock

LaSondra said...

"this is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!!" We are all anxiously awaiting the pics!! God is so faithful to hear and answer the prayers of his children!! Happy Birthday to the Scales family!!!

LaSondra and the girls!!!

brandy and dylan hallmark said...

TYLER AND STEPHANIE: I AM JUST LIKE A LITTLE KID EACH DAY. I CANT WAIT TO GET ON THE WEB SO I CAN CHECK OUT THE THE NEW INFO. TYLER JUST THINK THE NEXT TIME I SEE YOU AT WORK IT WONT BE HOW MUCH LONGER ?? BUT HOW IS OLIVIA DOING? HAVE A SAFE TRIP BACK MY PRAYERS ARE WITH EACH ONE OF YOU:)

Anonymous said...

Mrs.Scales I miss you. How are you. The class is doing well. Ialmost got the anwser right.Somebody gave the anwser to Mrs. Goins first. I got a lot of stuff about tinomne square.I can not wait to see Olivia.

Hannah said...
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Irene Nix said...

Love the pictures. I am praying that Olivia will overcome her fear. She will.God will take care of that.
Love,
Irene