After 5 years, 3 airplanes, 2 trains and numerous taxi's, we have Lucy. She is precious! We met her in our hotel where they have a kids meeting room. The director of the orphanage brought her to us at 11:00am. I can't begin to tell you the last time I had such trepidation.
When Lucy showed up, she was wearing a fleece orange winter suit from head to toe (split pants, haha) so she looked like a little marshmallow and was gripping a piece of candy her foster family had given her. She had been with her foster family for over a year and just left them this morning. Needless to say, she is very withdrawn and sad, but who can blame her. I am going to try my hardest to make sure this transition will be a smooth and calm one for her.
Right now she is sleeping in a crib next to me while I am typing this still gripping her candy. I am pretty sure this candy will be following us the rest of the trip. I think the sleeping is her escape to the traumatic situation.
We were able to ask the director a few questions about her habits. She understand Mandarin but does not speak Mandarin. She is eating most foods and still takes 3 bottles a day. She sleeps from 8pm until 7am with a nap at noon.
We are meeting the director at the Civil office at 2:00pm to finish all the paperwork. I will keep you posted but wanted to get this out to you all as soon as possible.
Video will follow shortly.
When Lucy showed up, she was wearing a fleece orange winter suit from head to toe (split pants, haha) so she looked like a little marshmallow and was gripping a piece of candy her foster family had given her. She had been with her foster family for over a year and just left them this morning. Needless to say, she is very withdrawn and sad, but who can blame her. I am going to try my hardest to make sure this transition will be a smooth and calm one for her.
Right now she is sleeping in a crib next to me while I am typing this still gripping her candy. I am pretty sure this candy will be following us the rest of the trip. I think the sleeping is her escape to the traumatic situation.
We were able to ask the director a few questions about her habits. She understand Mandarin but does not speak Mandarin. She is eating most foods and still takes 3 bottles a day. She sleeps from 8pm until 7am with a nap at noon.
We are meeting the director at the Civil office at 2:00pm to finish all the paperwork. I will keep you posted but wanted to get this out to you all as soon as possible.
Video will follow shortly.
I am sooo excited for you! I love you loads! How are grampam and poppy taking it??
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How does it feel to be a Godmother?
ReplyDeleteDifferent than I thought it would. I feels shocked hahah and how do you feel? And post that video soon:)
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