SORRY YALL MESSED UP.....PLEASE CONTINUE READING Hello all, I will leave the high tech picture posts to Linda. I just wanted to post a few thoughts. The traffic here is unbelievable, the Chinese must be better drivers than us, with all of the driving craziness we have seen no one run over yet, they drive with a vengeance, NASCAR wouldn't have a chance here. Also it is like Africa hot here, like Death Valley hot only with humidity out the wazoo, most buildings without A/C. At the government office yesterday I was more drenched than mowing on a 103 degree Louisiana day, and I was just sitting there. Walmart today was a culture shock, although the prices here at the stores are much cheaper than in the U.S., got 4 bottles of water, 2 bottles of Coke for 14 yuan (about 2.00). Most people seem nice, today an older lady was angrily yelling at one of the adoptive families, the Walmart staff quickly moved in to remove the lady, sorta sad. We had KFC today....pretty good normal stuff. Now for the more serious, you would think after 4 years of waiting that you would be prepared for this, nothing in 46 years of my life could have prepared me for all of the emotions I feel, the sadness, the happiness, total up and down, seeing this little girl torn from the only life she has known( however bad by our standards) was the most heartbreaking thing that I think either of us has ever seen. To all of you who are home with your babies, and to anyone reading this that is in the process.....God bless you, for this journey is not for the faint of heart. Love to all of you Keep us in your prayers David |
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
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David, It's good to hear your side of things! :-) I know it is heart breaking...and I can only imagine what the poor baby is going thru...but keep your spirits up! I know first hand, that sometimes, you have to take the sad,awful heartbreak to get to the brighter endpoint. You and Linda have just given this baby a chance, one that she would not have otherwise....so when she cries, hold her tighter...when she laughs....laugh with her...and thru all the ups and downs, know that Micalee will transition thru this...kids are remarkable at bouncing back thru their tragedies....only her tragedy is a miracle....Congrats!
Jess
Oh your post brought back so many memories of the Wal-Mart. The journey you are on is a very emotional one with lots of turns and twist. One of the hardest parts for me was flying out of our childs province with her knowing we were taking her away from everyhting that she knew. It does get better and just remember what you are bringing her home to is not just a better environment but she is now part of a loving family. Enjoy the ups and downs and all the hugs and giggles.
Hello...I have recently stumbled across your blog and want to congratulate you on your beautiful daughter! My husband and I were in Nanchang holding our daughter for the first time just two years ago. (Our daughter is from the Ling SWI in Jiangxi.) Seeing your photos and reading about the crazy traffic, trips to Wal-mart, etc...it is all bringing back such wonderful memories. You are correct in that it is not a journey for the faint of heart. After many years of riding the emotional roller coaster waiting for your child...you now have an even deeper emotional journey in China. You will have some tough moments...but you will also have some really amazing moments as you are getting to know each other and becoming a family. Hang in there, and know that you have many people praying for you and sharing in your joy.
Tracy
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