We've done so many things and been to so many places that we're beginning to loose track. Don't get me wrong, we are having a blast and wouldn't trade one second. God is blessing us beyond measure. We're not the same people who began this journey 2 1/2 years ago. God has brought us from a hope to a treasure. This little girl An Zhen blesses us more and more each day. Words cannot describe the joy in our hearts.We've enjoyed activities such as putting all the toilet paper in the toilet, pouring all of our stuff in the floor and having a desperate need to put our hands on everything in sight. She's actually in the process of cleaning the carpet with a towel right now. She thinks it dirty, because it's not slick like the tile. Never thought of that.
You dream and try to imagine what it's going to be like, but it never comes close to reality. The reality of the ups and downs and all the things that you share together. How can you know someones personality before you meet them? You really can't. You stare at your daughter's picture for hours and think you know what it's going to be like when you first meet, when you hold her for the first time. You play it all out in your mind. It's not how i imagined, but it's amazing. It's a day by day journey, building a relationship. i wouldn't have it any other way. And then one day she finally wraps her arms around your neck and calls you daddy. Words cannot describe.
An Zhen and the Pearl River
Completing a sculpture. She's very talented.
Hide and seek in the park
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Amazing, best post yet. I think I have grown to love you guys even more through this process and blog!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe 'hide and seek' pic just stopped me in my tracks. What a great image. This whole journey has been similar to that game. Life, culture and others have caused An Zhen to be 'hidden' in this world but she is now 'seeking' the love and adoration of a great family who have been 'seeking' her all along. Priceless.
ReplyDeleteBubba why you gotta go and put my comment to shame????
ReplyDeletehey this is chad aka wash your goo goo we are going to ying ming to eat and we are going to show alice the pictures of an zhen can't wait to see y'all love u bye
ReplyDeleteOk for those of you that don't know what goo goo is it's Chinese for big brother. And I am your big brother is wash yur goo goo. Chad was worried that we were calling him goo goo for other reasons. LOL. I'm laughing right now. LOL.
ReplyDeleteWa I Ne An Zhen,
Jie Jie & Goo Goo
Can't wait to meet our new neighbor, extended family member, etc. An Zhen is just adorable! We are anxiously awaiting for all of you to get home.
ReplyDeleteAlso wanted to let you know how much I enjoy this blog. I get such a blessing every time I read it!
Prayers will cover you in the days ahead!
Cheryl
Hey Lisa and I have decided the next Life Group meal will be Chinese food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBwwaaaahhhhaaaaaa. Just kidding.
You have probably had your fair share this last couple of weeks.
Hurry up and get home. I have nobody to fill my coffee cup. You spoiled me bro.
It occurred to me that you will have many people wanting to drive you back to Corinth. Just wanted to extend the invitation to stay if you want.
ReplyDeleteI love the first picture. If you double click and blow it up, you can see the goldfish so clearly. This needs to be blown up and framed--all of them.
Everybody wants to know when you are coming home. We are ready!
Loved An Zhen's smile at the Pearl River pic. So clear in these pics she is becoming more comfortable with the two of you as her parents!!
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