Good evening everyone, we are just chillin right now in the room, it's 9:00 PM...today was another full day. To start with, this morning, Clifton and An Zhen had their first breakfast date while mom rested. She did not cry for me at all. This is a big step for her. She has come a long way since last Monday.... and daddy is real excited! We had our first peaceful meal tonight too..she sat in her own chair and ate lots and lots of chicken congee with her own spoon.This morning she had her physical exam that is required before we leave for America and she got a clean bill of health. Her developmental delays/muscle tension seemed to be gone. This is an answered prayer. We had one question for him about a scar on her arm and were concerned about what happened but he said this was just from her Chinese vaccination ..they tend to look this way. An Zhen loved the doctors and spoke to them in Chinese grinning from ear to ear.
This afternoon all of the children in our group got a picture made on the famous "red Sofa" here in the White Swan hotel. Guangzhou is where all of the adoptive parents have to come in China before going before the US Consulate.. so traditionally they all get their picture made on the red sofa...hopefully we can add a picture of this for you to see..An Zhen and some of her friends wore their traditional Chinese dresses. Looking at all the babies on the couch together gave me cold chills...we finally made it after all the waiting!
There are 2 other children in our group from her own orphange in Anyong City. Hopefully we can stay in touch over the years. We received some film today from that orphange of her earlier days and can't wait to get this developed.
Now, just 2 more full days and then Thurs. we leave for home..Clifton and I have been singing the song "strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord, wait upon the Lord, wait upon the Lord...over and over today...she loves it...especially the guitar licks that we add in there. Thank you for keeping up with us on the blog, thank you Bubba for creating this blog and for everyone's prayers....
And as for you eager grandmothers...you have your work cut out for you...and I need some help!..can't wait to see you! Love, Rozanne
An Zhen & Mommy
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You know that you guys will have to keep up the posting when you get home...like brushing mt teeth...it's my morning routine now. :)
ReplyDeleteJust precious! To see her in her traditional dress. She is beautiful!!!! We all said last night "Can you believe a week from now An Zhen will be here with us?!" - So exciting! We are praying for a smooth flight and an amazing entry into "our" world. We love her already!!! Can't wait to see you all - Love, Leah
ReplyDeleteWell, needless to say, the grandmother comment got Jean ALL excited!!! We ALL are excited. Just 3 more days. Can't imagine what that "airport moment" will be like.... She is beautiful in her Chinese dress. This blog is an addiction. But I'd rather look at her face to face than through the computer!! :)
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Jie Jie & Goo Goo....LOL
Amen Bubba, I can't make it over a few hours without checking the blog now, so I think we are gonna have to demand that it keep going you guys :-) I guess I am partial, but she was the most beautiful little girl on that red couch. She is absolutely a doll!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOne more thing, we are sooooooooooo excited bout that bond between Clifton and An Zhen. Answered prayer!!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!!!!! I agree with Bobby. An Zhen is the cutest of them all. Of course we are all just a little biased.
ReplyDeleteContinued prayers for a safe and peaceful journey home.