were pretty much just stuck inside. We were able to skype some family
members so that was the upside of being available all day.
We received Maddie's passport today. She did not want to sit and hold it
for a photo so we had to settle for her eating it. I think she was
thinking that a Chinese passport should taste like noodles! Our guide
David, surprised us all with Loving Balls, which are a Guangxi province
tradition. They are beautiful silk balls with embroidery on them. We have
had so much rain the past several days the markets have been closed, so we
did not have the opportunity to shop for Nannning items. He has been so
kind and has gone above and beyond the call of duty on so many occasions.
The single best choice we made in this adoption was to choose CCAI, we
have not had to think or worry about a thing. Their fabulous guides take
care of it all. We met a couple who are with a different agency that were
absolutely astounded by the level of care we have received.
We had a final group dinner tonight as well. We have had some really great
food and will miss our spicy beef and snow peas. Yum!!! Maddie turned the
corner on eating today. We have not been able to get solid foods down her
until now. She ate rice congee, broccoli and noodles for dinner tonight
and drank an entire 5 oz. bottle in one sitting! That is the most we have
gotten her to take.
We also received a copy of her finding ad and photos from the camera we
sent to her foster parents. They did a great job of taking photos and we
have a wonderful photo of her foster mom and her. Her foster mom is
holding her tight and giving her a great big hug. We will cherish those
photos forever!
My final brag for the night is she wanted me to help put her to sleep. Up
until now she wanted only John. Tonight she wanted both of us, I just
melted! I really believe she has been kind of punishing me for losing her
foster mom. I am just really working on gaining her trust and it will just
take time for her to understand this is forever and I am her momma.
3 comments:
I love the passport photo! That's adorable. She probably has been punishing you. In Beijing we didn't meet any foster parents and you are not allowed to. That way your kid hates the orphanage that took them from their foster parents and not you.
Ruby
My heart melts at the thought of Maddie warming up to you...I am not expecting Karis to warm up to me right away when she gets home, but am encouraged that it took only 4 days for Maddie to soften. Also, great to hear the milestones Maddie is taking with food and rolling over!! My mom and I just adore your little girl! Know you are thought of and prayed over in Texas right now! --Tammy
We adopted our first daughter from Guangxi in May 2009. We are from Canada, but were also lucky to have the services of David, while in Nanning. You are correct, he goes above and beyond - he is simply amazing. Congratulations on your little girl!
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