Hi all! Sorry for the delay in a new post but we've got some major adjustments going on (for her AND us!!) :) I'll include more pictures soon. Overall, things are going well. Jodi is already sleeping by herself in her own bed. That shocked me because I had already planned our strategy for transitioning her to sleeping by herself! So much for that!! She actually made it to church and Sunday School yesterday. Everyone was so kind and excited to meet her. She cried going into church but then settled in and did fine. People have told me what little survivors these orphanage children are and I believe it. Even with all that she is taking in, she continues to handle it well. She did have a period of crying today and I wondered if it wasn't because of all the stimulation and newness she's already experienced since being here. I think we'll slow down on how much we're exposing her to.
Jodi did have her first experience with bubbles at our next door neighbor's house. She was very impressed! At Wal mart today she was greeting everyone with "Nee hao" as we went down the aisles. Now you have to understand that we live in a small Southern town where most people have no idea what that phrase means. It was pretty funny! She was given some beautiful clothes by one of the circles in our church (thanks to JaAnna) and we have been provided some excellent meals as well. Talk about being blessed!
We have a doctor's appointment with an international adoption specialist at the end of next week. Things are rolling right along! We'll keep you posted and thanks for all of your love and encouragement.
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soooo glad you all r home safe... my prayers r with ya'll. as this transistion period will be successful and join you 3 into your own family
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I'm glad it is going so smoothly there. Has she picked up any English? Keith has not, but I don't know if my expectations are too high.
ReplyDeleteWow! Church and Sunday school... that's more than I could do at that age! :-) It's all so exciting... LG can't wait to discover toys with her! We love you and are constantly sending you smiles xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteWelcome home! Thanks for keeping us posted. You are very fortunate and we can't wait to meet your Angel.
ReplyDeleteIt is good to see Jodi again. I miss seeing her and Keith playing and talking 90 miles an hour even if I could not understand them. I still don't understand him and he still talks as much and as fast. Hope that she keeps getting used to her new life. God bless Jerry
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