The Hotel is barricaded again, and the protestors are here. It looks like it may be bigger than it was on Sunday. Please pray!
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Safari Day
Today we went to the Safari in the Panyu district with our group. It was a beautiful day, and both of the girls seemed to enjoy it.
Evangeline has made friends with a little four year old in our group and is such a little mother to her.
Our favorite was the panda exhibit. This […] Read more…
Update
Everything is incredibly quiet this am. The shop windows are empty. The military and police seem to have gone home. The broken glass repaired. Praise God! Thanks for your prayers!
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Political Unrest
Apparently Japan is claiming they have purchased an island from a private citizen that China has historic claim to, and the people are very unhappy. When we left the Hotel this morning we had to wait for the police and swat team to secure the crowds.
We had a good day doing a bit of […] Read more…
Mostly Pictures
Today we took the girls to have their medicals done. We made out fine. The girls did have to have 3 shots each and a TB test, but they seem to be doing well tonight.
While we were at the medicals for the girls a little boy came in who was being adopted […] Read more…
Showing Affection
Today I thought I would share a little about the girl’s ability to show and receive affection. So much is said in the adoption community about attachment and the fear that older children will not have the ability to bond with their new parents. We are only days into this journey with our girls, but […] Read more…
We’re Still Here!
I thought I’d post a few pictures of Eliza’s gotcha day since we have been so busy, and I am getting behind on posting our photos.
When we walked into the Civil Affairs Office, Eliza was already there waiting for us with Ms. Zhong. Meeting Eliza was a totally different experience than meeting Evangeline. […] Read more…
Orphans No More!
Eliza!
We have Eliza!
She is precious, and so excited to be with us. She has longed for this day for so long!
All of her closest friends have already been adopted. She seems healthy and well taken care of.
She is awkward and nervous, seems quite hyper, but is so sure she wants this. The orphanage […] Read more…
Almost time!
We are taking a brief rest before we go to meet Eliza. I just wanted to let you all know how much we appreciate all of your comments and prayers. We are so incredibly thankful for the encouragement you have given us.
We are doing absolutely fabulous with Evangeline. She is so full of love […] Read more…
