No pictures please!

We weren't able to get Internet service yesterday (the hotel was doing something to it). Today, back on and getting anxious to have tickets to come home. None yet! We went to the Consulate today and took an oath on behalf of EmmaLi that all statements on our paperwork were correct and true. (This means she is ours and as soon as we get her visa, tomorrow at 4 we could come home) Slight problem, no flights! Frustrating so, while at the Consulate office we decided we would pick up a work visa and see what we can do about getting work. Ha ha! It'll all work out. However, while here we have met the Browns and abslolutely love them. They leave tomorrow and I nearly cried when the "guide" was working out their departure arrangements with them. I am being selfish they really do need to get home to their boys. I am confident we will be life long friends. They have been such a blessing to be with. Rashelle (hope I spelled it right) is a phenomenal Mother and I have learned so much from her even in this short amount of time. We finally met the rest of our group (8 families all together) and they are all such kind, loving people it feels a privilege to meet them all. We got to have a pizza party with them in the hallway of our hotel. It is like being a part of such an elite club or something. We meet families all over and I hope I will always remember them all. Virginia (from Virginia) adopting a little girl spoke with Jessica and EmmaLi for hours on Sunday. She is wonderful. A woman from Australia told us her incredible adoption story about adopting her Emily 8 years ago and she got teary speaking to us about the miracles of adoption. We are meeting them so fast and so numerous I am getting them all confused but, everyone unique and special. We had an angel come forward last night and to our amazement offer to have Jessica stay with her and 5 other girls here adopting their little sisters. We had no idea that we couldn't bring her to the Consulate appointment with us today. I was a little distraught about what to do and when we got together for our pizza party last night the girls all became fast friends and they offered for Jessica to stay with them. Jessica was so excited she was saying the past 2 days she really wanted a friend to play with and she made 5! Heavenly Father continues to bless us all in many different ways. I know He will help us with the small problem of getting home. I know I say this every post but, I truly mean it, thank you so much for all your prayers, support and love. We miss everybody!!! P.s. I forgot the title of the post is for 2 reasons 1- the consulate wouldn't allow photo's 2- we've been taking photo's all day with our group and with the girls in their traditional Chinese outfits and we are sick of pictures. Unfortunately none of mine will post! Maybe I can get Jon to post some later when he gets back from taking Jessica swimming (which also, is a no photo zone, weird huh?) It is really too bad because the pool is gorgeous and also has a waterfall. The waterfall we've posted is inside by the restaurant buffet breakfast we go to each morning (gonna miss that for sure!)