Our Last Day as a Family of 4

Today we spent the day touring the stunning streets of Seoul.  We rode on the Seoul City Bus Tour, which allowed us to exit at designated locations and hop on again at a later time.  The headphones on the bus described the various points of interest in the preferred language of choice.

Our first stop was a flea market in the heart of the city.  We were searching for an authentic Korean diaper bag for Hailey, but instead of diaper bags, we encountered Korean antiques, ancient remedies and even American military relics left over from The Korean War.  What a cross cultural experience!

Our next two stops were the Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces, built during the Joseon Dynasty in the 1400's.   The buildings and grounds were spectacular and Mike captured some unbelievable photos.

In the afternoon we witnessed "The Changing of the Guards" at Deoksugung Palace.  The bright colors, loud drums and perfected marches demanded the attention of all who passed by the busy intersection.

We are so grateful for the incredible opportunity that we have had to tour Seoul this week.  We know that every experience will be etched in our hearts as we remember Hailey's country of birth.  Our personal encounters have drawn us in love with Korea and we will be thrilled to share our stories with Hailey one day.

We ended our day in Namdaumun Market, the largest traditional market in Korea.  The sites, sounds and smells touched every sense and although we were tired, it was another unforgettable cross cultural experience.  We did achieve success and finally found a bright, traditional bag to use for Hailey's diaper bag.

While it was a privilege to tour Seoul, our thoughts continued to focus on Hailey.  We are concerned about her timidity, but we know beyond a shadow of a doubt that she is ours.  After trying to adopt a child for five years in four different countries, we know that God supernaturally called Hailey Jane to our family.  There have been so many unbelievable confirmations that have led us to this moment, and we are ready to welcome Hailey into our hearts with unconditional love.  While we have prepared the boys for a difficult transition, we can't wait to finally bring Hailey home and experience the miracle of adoption together.