We started off today better than yesterday....When Miss Olivia Grace woke up she wasn't as shocked to see us. She let us get her ready without crying today.
The boys skyped with us and are thrilled when they see her.
Jackson is especially amazing....he said "Olivia, I know you don't understand me but I love you so much.". It will be interesting to see how Benjamin handles everything when we return. He has been the baby for so long....
There is so much down time here we are going a little ( ok...a lot) stir crazy....Chris is naming all of the places we will eat when we arrive home....we may go straight from the Depot to Mi Pueblitos.....can't pick just one...lol.
He would literally run to the farm if he could....I may not see him for days when we get back...
We are ready to go to the next city...Guangzhou...there are several other families that will be there that I have "met" online...I am excited about that...We are meeting for dinner....and its one step closer to bringing Olivia home...
Today we went to the Yuelu Academy...it is an important historical place....my mama would of got a kick out of it....its part of the oldest university in China...
We then went to Walmart....yep....you know it's bad when you cannot wait for a trip to a Chinese Wally world......It was just so neat and unusual to see....
First time in a buggy!!
She sucks her thumb when she gets nervous or anxious...Bless her heart!!!
She is just taking it all in....her life has changed so much in just a few short days....
Smoked whole chicken anyone??
I am surprised y'all didn't smell this from home.....
Please continue to pray for us...especially Olivia Grace....she is trying to figure this whole "family" thing out....she is having a hard time....she lets us take care of her...hold her....feed her....bathe her....play games with her....but you can tell she doesn't quite know how to love......yet!!
This is from Phyllis' day 8 devotional card.....
"The treasure of belonging to a family is a treasure indeed. Each person needs a place where he or she belongs. There is joy in belonging to a family. We can relax in a private place, whether it's a tent or a tower, a condominium, a cottage, or a castle, with people who love us as we are- A Family!!! -Arvella Schuller
Thank you God for Olivia Grace...She already brings such joy to our family!!!!
My prayers continue for all of you!! I hope you all have a wonderful day 5!!!
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I cry everyday when I read your post. I am so glad our girls are going to have each other to grow up with. Bless little Olivia-Grace, she is not going to know what hit her when she gets home to Jackson and Ben. It is amazing to me how much love even a child can have for another child they have not even met. Praying the flight to Guangzhou goes smoothly. Love from the Carpenters to you all.
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