Well, - I have good news and bad news. The good news is that I can still update the blog. The bad news is that my computer crashes every time I try to attach pictures. So, you will have wait until I get to a new city or go home or find a new computer or just throw this one out the window before I can post pics. However – here is the 411 of our day.
Today was a BIG day. Today we went back to DongGuan. CFGM arranged for Mikey’s foster family to be there as well as two other girls, ‘Ruby’ and ‘Maribeth’ that have been placed with families. We met at the orphanage and had some time to just spend talking with the family and the other children. Mikey was a little nervous at first – but soon realized that he was not staying so he began playing with his foster sisters. It was a great time for Mikey and we felt so blessed to be able to have this closure for him. We exchanged some gifts, ate oranges and bananas and then we took everyone out to McDonalds for lunch. The little ones had a blast.
‘Maribeth’ is sooo beautiful. She was so shy but has the most radiant smile when she finally smiles. I wish she had spoken to us a bit more but I could tell she has a very sweet disposition.
‘Ruby’ – Ruby was such an impressive little girl. You couldn’t help but to feel happy when she was in the room. She had such a big smile and engaged us in conversation. She speaks pretty good English and understood quite a bit of what I said to her. She made sure to remind me that her birthday is coming up and to tell her mom and dad! When I asked her what she wanted she said “I don’t care – maybe just a cake”. She is a delightful little girl and we felt blessed to be able to meet her.
Mikey’s foster sisters are incredible! He has 2 sisters. One is 7 and one is 5. My goal is to find homes for both of them now. Let me say that if you saw either girl in person there would be no question that they are very good kids. Neither one has paperwork ready yet – so don’t start emailing me yet - but when it is ready I hope we will be able to find their families. {The little one already someone looking and once they see these pictures it should be a no brainer – right Andrea?}
The 5 year old is an absolute hoot. She hammed it up for me and had a great time at McDonalds with us.
Well, I know all you want is pictures – so here you go. {ha ha made you look…no pictures!}
M,J & Mikey
5 comments:
Wow wowwowwowowowowowowowowowow!!!!
What an incredible day. I am so happy for Mikey...and that everything went well today! Wow!
It is so amazing to read about your experiences. Selfishly I am fast forwarding to our experiences to come and wishing for 1/10 of the good fortune and blessings you have had.
Keep posting...I'll keep hitting the refresh button!
Hugs and Xin Nian Kuai Le- Happy Solar New Year!- Shelli
Congratulations Janell!!! I'm so happy for you, your son, and your whole family! What a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
LOVE the update!
This is like the 6th time I have checked this today! Dang computer. You can just do a SUPER BLOG will it let you FB them???.
You tell my baby girl that I will be there to get her as soon as I can..LOL! She sounds like she is her "Mother's Child" lol!
I wondered what Mikey was going to do when he saw his foster family. so glad it was a good day.
How much longer ?
Janel, It sounds like a great trip and what a blessing for Ruby and Maribeth's family to get a report from you. What a wonderful thing for you to get to meet the foster family. I cannot wait to hear and SEE more of your trip. We are hoping to get our Article 5 this week, hey could you just go get it while you are there? Just kidding! Have a great trip!
Vicki (Lily's Mom)
Thank you for this post!!! Glad our Maribeth is doing well. We know she is very shy, so not surprised she was quiet. I do have to agree, her smile is out of this world! I hope she can know in her heart how much we love her and pray that God will help open her heart to us. Happy New Year to you & yours!
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