Now we need to spend a couple more days in Zhengzhou while L's passport is processed and then it's off to Guangzhou to the US Consulate. Since we were finished with official business in the morning, we had some time to go to the Lotus Center (big store similar to Walmart) in the afternoon. The place was packed, it felt like shopping the Friday after Thanksgiving. It was three stories high so they had escalators that carried your carts as well so you could move from floor to floor. After getting laughed at by some women in the diaper aisle (I don't know what I did, but it was funny) it was time to go.
L and her mother stayed at the hotel and caught up on some sleep. They seem to be bonding quite well, but she thinks dad is a little scary (so we know she is a good judge of character). God is answering prayers in the affirmative as things have gone very smoothly. Please continue and please lift up our entire group as there are 13 children getting to know their families. Also, thank you for the comments, we look forward to reading them everyday.
This is going SOOO fast. You're already talking about Guangzhou!?! wow. Maybe it feels differently for you while you're there. Huh. I know that after a while it started to feel like I had entered a whole new life--like this was all I'd ever known or experienced. Hard to explain.
ReplyDeleteThose are some great pictures. So precious. Glad she's getting along with both of you. (except for that scary part I guess) But she's letting you hold her,Babba. That's good!
Wow. Makes we want to go and do it all over again. :-))
It's great to see pictures of Jenn with L too! L is so precious...can't wait to see smiles from her soon! 8) We're continuing to pray for you all!
ReplyDeleteSo good to see mom & L. :-) We'll
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Thank YOU! For sharing your journey! I bet the girls are anxious to meet their new sister! This is exciting! Praying for energy and smooth transition!
ReplyDeleteHi guys!
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are great! Thanks for putting them up!!
I am SO glad to hear things are going smoothly, although the "Walmart" there seems crazy (3 floors...ah!!). Sounds like everyday is a Black Friday in that place haha:)
You guys are in my prayers everyday, and I will also be sure to include the other families adopting.
Can't wait for your return home!
Jenna
It was so good to talk/see you! Livi is so adorable - we can't wait to meet her. Anna and Emma have been talking about her all day. I know you're ready to come home, but enjoy your one on one time with Livi - you won't get that ever again! It will be a great bonding experience for all of you! Love ya!
ReplyDeletePraise God! Little L is precious. I'm so happy for you. Her little hat reminds me of somethng her mimi her would make for her. :o)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What a sweetie! Praying that God is with you, protecting and guiding you as you get to know and love your new daughter.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us every day. What a beautiful story that is unfolding! And thanks for asking for our prayers as that is something we all can do! The kids include you every night. Enjoy the time together with L and the two of you. We pray for smooth transitions and continued bonding. Know that we're all pulling for you back home!
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