We are now just waiting to head over to Eastern to pick up Jackson. We have about 2 ½ hours before we leave. That’s the beauty of waking up very early each morning. There is plenty of time to get everything done. Our Hotel here has been wonderful. I think I’ve said that a number of times but, they really have. Yesterday, KJ talked to them about bringing JJ back here today. They offered to move us up to the top floor which has very few guests and moved us into a larger room. That move helped us get organized and packed up. The room is now JJ ready.
This morning we’re doing some last minute prep, cutting up fruit JJ’s Foster Mother gave us for him, and just enjoying each other’s company.
Our last day/night out in Seoul was great, we walked around for a good part of the day just taking in the city. For dinner, we met another couple who works with our agency back home. They are also here picking up their first son. We met in front of the gate at Topgal Park and then headed out to Outback Steakhouse for dinner. The guys agreed they had had their share of Korean food and were ready for a steak. We found this so funny. They were in full agreement with each hoping the other was ready for a little change of pace with the food. Don’t get me wrong, we all LOVE Korean food, we were just ready for something different. I enjoyed some shrimp pasta and we all had a nice cold beer.
This meeting with our new friends was great. We talked about our journeys to this point and the days, months, years to come with our new families. We had so many thoughts in common and enjoyed great conversation. After dinner, Staci and Craig showed us where in the Insadong market that had bought their son’s hand carved name chop. A name chop is a traditional Korean seal. Instead of signing their names, Koreans stamp important documents with name name chop. We thought this was a great keepsake and wonderful souvenir to bring home for both of our children so, we had one made for Jackson and Gracie. We got to choose the stone and then watch as they hand carved their names in Korean into them.
Huge plus, the sun came out today. We’ve missed it
These are too, too cool. What a keepsake!
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