Our Silk Road

The Silk Road got its name from the lucrative Chinese silk trade before and during the first century. This trade route connected many cultures in early times. The Silk Road was successful and long-lived. However, it was also very perilous. Travels were wrought with difficulties; geographical extremes, volatile climates, thieves and poorly marked routes. But the valuable commodities made the venture worthwhile.

Paul and I are not seeking silk, gold or jade. We do not wish for monetary wealth. We travel Our Silk Road for something far more precious...a child. Yet, our route seems no less dangerous than the Silk Road of old.

The original Silk Road spanned across Asia and must have taken a great deal of time to traverse. Five years, Paul and I have been on our journey. One step at a time was our motto. Come face to face with your obstacle and just take the next step. With each step, we would never know if the ground would give away under our feet. And so many times in our travels, the ground did just that, gave way and down we'd go. Sometimes, we would spring up and start again. Other times however we would feel more pain and wish to just lay there. But always, we would dust ourselves off and take the next step.

Our steps in the last two years actually appeared to be going backwards. No progress and very frustrating! But in the last four months, we seem to be in a sprint. Hopefully, a sprint all the way to the end. We feel winded but exhilarated, nervous but excited, afraid yet joyful. The destination is in sight. We are almost there. Come with us!

Come with us and follow in the last stage of our journey to China and back again with baby in hand. Thanks Andrea for the idea of having a blog during this process. Imitation is the greatest form of flattery...right?!