Journey for Isabella Photo Gallery by Chris Gresham at pbase.com

Journey for Isabella

We're back! And, what a long, strange trip it has been...
These photos are in chronological order, so you can trace our steps as we traveled from Tennessee to Beijing, Nanchung, Guangzhou and back again. We literally went to the other side of the earth to rescue our beautiful daughter, Isabella. Many people have asked, "Why China?! Especially when there are so many orphans right here in the USA?" Well... there is no good way to answer that question. I have some pretty good justifications, if you are willing to lend an ear for about 1/2 hour and you really need an answer. But, seriously it boils down to this: God reached down and touched my heart and I knew that my daughter was in China. That will sound hokey to most of you... but maybe God will reveal something to you one day, too. And I'll do my best to understand. But for now, just enjoy the pictures. Click on each one for a larger version. And look below most photos for my comments / observations.

Isabella's Room	IsabellaRoom-2.jpg	OffWeGo.jpg	Pre-Flight Freshness.JPG
Greetings in Beijing.JPG	Carlys Parade.JPG	Room at the Radisson.JPG	Bicycles.JPG
Shopping Already.JPG	Waiting.JPG	GOTCHA	Gotcha # 2
Carly Crying	Fathers Day	Now What	First Bath
First Laugh	Instruction Manual	Breakfast	Orphanage Director
Yummy	Garden @ Teng Wang Pavillion	Me Chinese, Too	Shopping
Split Pants	Water Supply	Dirty Laundry	Side Street
Brooms	Jay Walking	First Video	Gimme!
IMG_1896_2.JPG	IMG_1905_2.JPG	IMG_1906_2.JPG	IMG_1907_2.JPG
Clean Laundry!	The Girls	The Fan Dance	Sunrise in Nanchung
Refreshments	"Country Side"	You looking at me?	IMG_2040.JPG
Village Woman	Villagers	Laundry Day	Home Interior
Sleeping Quarters	Nice Lady	Smiles!	Family Portrait
Flea Market?	Tangled	Grandma Roost	Load Bearing Grandma
Pizza Party	Hotel Lobby	Carving	Chef
Tasty Ducks	Eels	Boat People	Boat Ride
Colors	On The River	Slobber	Here ya go
Red Couch	Our Group	Our Hotel	Patterns
Goodbye China	Welcome Home	Grandparent Time	Sunscreen
Gone Swimming

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JoAnn and kids		13-Jul-2005 01:15
What a great looking family! Isabella is too cute and so tiny. Can't wait to see more photos and meet the newest Gresham. Love to all from Texas.

Guest		12-Jul-2005 05:43
Congrats Greshams....isn't it great to be part of such a wonderful family. Amber and I have enjoyed seeing the pictures of our newest cousin....AND SHE IS BEAUTIFUL. We can't wait to meet her...(if we can find our way out of the potatoe patch). Congrats again.... Love Irene, BJ, Amber, Cathrine, and Timmy.

Guest		06-Jul-2005 20:16
Hi Gresham Family: What a gorgeous addition to your already beautiful family. I know you are so thankful to have this all behind you and be home with your new family member. Love and blessings to you all! Barbara

Guest		06-Jul-2005 04:49
CONGRADS! B - E - A - UUUUTIFUL FAMILY. HAPPY FATHERS DAY! JOHN GOODMAN (YOUR TEXAN CONNECTION)

The Miles		28-Jun-2005 04:21
Hello Gresham Family! It has been nice following your journey. We look forward to your safe return home with Isabella. We have really enjoyed the pictures you have posted on the website. See you soon. The Miles

Anne McKeeby		27-Jun-2005 14:40
Hi! Your pictures and writings have brought tears to my eyes once again! Isabella is just beautiful and what a smile she has. It won't be long and you all will be home! We are excited to meet your new little girl! Anne

Guest		23-Jun-2005 19:24
Boy is it good to see some pictures of all of you and what you have been seeing. We will be praying for you all and that long flight home. Love ya Paula

Guest		22-Jun-2005 17:01
Hey guys! It's great to finally see pictures of you guys ALL together! What a blessing! So glad that all is going well. We'll be praying for Izzy's health. Chris, in the "yummy" photo, do they REALLY eat that stuff?! I think I'd loose some weight, too. Let me know what you guys need, smaller clothes, diapers, etc. Gina and I will get it together. We love and miss you so much! Wendy

Guest		22-Jun-2005 12:59
She is so pretty, and what a wonderful family to be a part of. We are dying to see her and all of you at the airport. Love ya lots Paula , Mom, and Eddie

Guest		21-Jun-2005 02:41
She is so precious! Isabella is very blessed to be joining such a wonderful family. Can't wait to meet her! P.S. Denise and I want to know what the sign says in the father's day picture of Chris and the girls... Lots of love ~Susan and the rest of the Chambers family

Guest		20-Jun-2005 20:18
Hey Greshamssss! (Just wanted to indicate more of you.) Tee. Hee. I'm so proud for you. What a gorgeous little girl. Teresa, is it all coming back to you? You guys look like experts already. : ) Congratulations! Can't wait til you get back home and settle down. We miss you guys. Mackenzie says "hi" to Carly. Love the Duss'

Guest		20-Jun-2005 02:15
Greetings Gresham family of 4! We hope all is going well and according to schedule. Our prayers continue to follow you along on this journey. Happy Father's Day Chris! Enjoy your 2 beautiful daughters. We can't wait to see you all. God bless! The Underwoods

Guest		19-Jun-2005 17:58
Teresa Chris Carly and Isabella We are so happy for all of you-Happy father's Day Chris-what a GREAT DAY!!! Love Aunt Marsha and Uncle Harold

Ashley		19-Jun-2005 14:58
Happy Father's Day, Chris!! If my math is correct, you have had precious Isabella for about 7 hours now. I know that you all are feeling such joy today. Is it Monday yet in China? Can't wait to see a snapshot of Isabella! Much love to you all.

Ashley		19-Jun-2005 14:28
Happy Father's Day, Chris!! If my math is correct, you have had precious Isabella for about 7 hours now. I know that you all are feeling such joy today. Is it Monday yet in China? Can't wait to see a snapshot of Isabella! Much love to you all.

Guest		19-Jun-2005 00:15
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY BROTHER. I know this will be a father's day you will never forget. God choose a very special father for a very special china baby. YOU. So good to hear that you guys had a good trip around China yesterday. Hope you got some good pictures too. As I wirte this it is very early Sunday morning where you are. But I wanted to tell you happy father's day first. I know this is the day you all have been waiting for I hope it is a good one too. Love you your Sis Paula

Angela Singletary		18-Jun-2005 21:45
Have a wonderful trip!! Enjoy every moment. It will be the trip of a lifetime. We are enjoying seeing all your pictures and reading your updates daily. Cannot wait to meet little Isabella!

Jenny Alverson		18-Jun-2005 19:44
Hi Teresa! I'm loving the pictures and can't wait to see more! I'm looking forward to following the remainder of your journey to Isabella! Hope all is well in China...it should be getting close to you meeting her!!! Take care!! Jenny

Paula Thompson		18-Jun-2005 13:23
We are praying for you all and hope to see some pictures of Isabella in her Mom and Dad's arms soon. Hope you all are having a good trip and staying well. Love you and can't wait to see you back in Nashville. Paula

Guest		17-Jun-2005 16:08
I'm getting so excited to see more pictures! I think tomorrow is the big day for you even though it is not until Sunday for us. I did notice there is not a picture for the after-flight lack of freshness. Still thinking of you... Denise

Guest		16-Jun-2005 21:22
Thinking about you! Hope you have a wonderful journey!! Denise

Guest		15-Jun-2005 20:29
Have a wonderful trip. May God watch safely over you. This is very exciting and am so glad Isabella is coming to such a wonderful family. Mary and Larry

Anne, Don & Elizabeth McKeeby		15-Jun-2005 16:26
Have a safe and wonderful trip! We'll look forward to your return home so we can meet Isabella!

Gina		15-Jun-2005 03:14
We miss you guys already! This is so very exciting. Thanks for sharing this journey with us. : ) We love you Greshams!

Guest		14-Jun-2005 20:55
Have a wonderful trip -- see you at the White Swan Patrick, Elizabeth and Ella Clare

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