Today has been a great day! I will just do a quick post, but today we got to meet Drew - - - -Lian Bo Shi (We found out that Bo Shi means "professor" or "doctor," not warrior like we thought!) He was the first child brought in to a room full of waiting parents. He cried some at first, I think mostly because of all of the pressure of being walked into a room full of strangers. He stopped crying fairly quickly, posed for a few photographs and then nearly fell asleep.
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| This is the orphanage director and one of his nannies. |
Here in the hotel, he warmed up quickly and has been very happy so far! He has enjoyed playing with toys and has done lots of laughing. He has played peek-a-boo and "Where's Mama?" He also ate noodles and a banana. He seems to understand a lot of Chinese when we talk to him through Google translate. And he seems to be somewhat potty trained. We are so thankful to have a good first day! Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Oh, Amanda & Joe - I'm sooo excited for you!! What a wonderful Gotcha day! Drew is so precious. Congratulations - praying for you all!!
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Oh My goodness! You guys look perfect together! We are so very happy for you! Love keeping up with your trip! We can't to meet Drew! Happy Gotcha day!!!
ReplyDeleteHe's adorable!!! Katherine said he's already calling you mommy and daddy!! So happy its been a good day:)Meredith
ReplyDeleteHow wonderfully joyful! He is beautiful, as are both of his new parents. The pictures are fabulous. All smiles here.
ReplyDeleteYay!!!!!! So happy that things went well and that you guys had a great first day with him!! Michael and I have been thinking about you guys all day!!!
ReplyDeleteAmanda, in those pictures at the civil affairs office you are positively glowing! He looks so natural in your arms. Glad that things went smoothly overall today ~ praying that the night went equally as well. Enjoy the rest of your time in his home province, but I sure can't wait for that first picture of all of your family together!
ReplyDeleteLet us all know if there are specific things we can be praying for!