Praise God Hope is feeling better. She is not itching as much but please continue to pray we are allowed to get on the plane on the 23rd Chicken Pox free.
Well as I sit here and type it is our last night in Beijing. It is bitter sweet as we are leaving Hope's hometown but moving closer to our home. Hope and I have had a pretty uneventful 2 days. We have stayed in quarantine but have had some very good mother-daughter bonding time. Abigail, Nathan, and Bruce went to the Temple of Heaven, Pearl flea market, and the Bejing National Museum.
Ever since the first day we met Hope she has never looked back. It is like she has been apart of our family forever. The most difficult hurdle is the communication. She talks non-stop and is very animated but we do not have a clue what she is saying most of the time. However, she always seems to get her point across and is rarely frustrated.
Also, Hope has been blessed with a large appetite and she loves to eat, eat anything and all the time. Not sure if this is because they did not have enough in the orphanage or that it is just who she is. The past 2 nights we have had very spicy dinners. One authentic Chinese and the other was Chinese KFC.
Abigail (JAYJAY) is definitely following in her parents footsteps as being "the teacher". She constantly instructs and educates Hope on her manners, words, songs, etc. Hope wrote her name in English today in the window all by herself. She also can write her numbers to 20, sort her colors, and knows some beginning sounds. She loves to learn. She loves to laugh. She loves to sing.
Nathan is growing closer and closer to his new sister. He came back upstairs today to get his coat (only Hope and I were in the room) and as he was leaving he told her bye bye and gave her a hug and a kiss. He really is taking seriously his new role as a big brother (GUGAH).
Tomorrow we fly to Ghauhouz to the US Embassy. I am definitely ready for the warmer weather.
So glad Hope is itching less! Praises to the Lord for His great love and kindness in knitting you all together. Before long, the language barrier will be just a memory! Hugs to all of you!
ReplyDeleteSo glad things are going well with Hope. I've loved reading your blog, you are great to post so regularly. Was Hope taken out of the orphanage very often or is everything brand new to her? I can completely see Abigail falling into her role as big sister and loving it. She is such an amazing little girl with a huge heart. I am so happy she gets this opportunity to "mentor" a little sister.
ReplyDeleteIt looks cold! Were you prepared? Look forward to seeing all of you soon!
Shelly, SHE IS PRECIOUS!!!!! I am overjoyed for you and the entire family!!!!! Just being all together is incredible. When Judah got off the plane he had chicken pox...hang in there. :) Know that you have been and are being prayed for continually. Just looking at her sweet pictures...she radiates hope. PRAISES PRAISES PRAISES dear friend!!!! LOVE TO TO ALL FIVE! :)
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for y'all and can't wait to meet Hope! Our class has been praying for y'all--so glad Hope is feeling better. Tell Abigail we've parked her plane to China and are ready to move the one headed for USA! Hugs and misses:-)
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ReplyDeleteI love seeing pictures of Hope. She is so cute!!! How is China? I can't wait to see you again! How is Hope?
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Elaina Joy S.
It was so good to talk to you and "see" you! Hope seems so happy! Can't wait to meet her in person and hug her sweet neck. Keeping all the CPA kids up-to-date and praying for you every day. We miss you, but we are so thankful that you can all have this time together with Hope. Can't wait to see you! So many hugs and kisses to all!
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