Today we were able to visit Sarah's orphanage. It was very interesting to talk with the orphanage director and nannies. We were able to ask any questions we could think of and learned that Sarah's foster family included a jr high age older brother (biological child of foster family) and a new little foster sister recently joined the family. I am grateful that Sarah's foster mom has a new little one in the house to care for. She is a stay at home mom around age 40 and her husband works in the shipyard. They live very close to the orphanage. Many people tried to pick up Sarah but she would have nothing to do with them. A good sign for a new mommy to see! We are having some challenges with Sarah slapping me in the face and laughing and she did not hold back when the orphanage director asked her a question either! Here I was telling her in English to be gentle as she slaps the man who has seen to it that she has been well cared for!!! We learned he used to be a doctor at Children's Hospital before coming to work at the orphanage. We were very impressed with the facility and staff. We did get to walk through the baby room and meet some of the older "unadoptable" children. Heart wrenching! I just wanted to pick them up and bring them all home with me. Sarah seemed very comfortable with being at the orphanage and wanted to play with the toys in each room we entered. Sarah has also had a bad cough so the orphanage doctor checked her out and said she was fine. He did give us medicine for the cough.
Next we visited the finding spots. It was a busy part of the city and we could not find a good place to park so Greg jumped out of our van and snapped a few pictures.
We went to lunch with our guide and driver at a beautiful local hotel that also performs weddings. The food was wonderful. Sarah especially loved the fish ball soup and steamed greens!
Last, we visited the Yellow Crane Tower. Unfortunately the top floor was closed due to construction.
Tomorrow we are off to the museum with the bell concert and East Lake Park
(thanks Sherri!)
Thank you to everyone who has left a message!! Each one means so much to us!
3 comments:
sounds like a great day!! So glad things are going well. Sadie did the hitting thing as well. I learned "bu da" and "quai" quickly..which is "don't hit" and "gentle". It passed quickly. I'm sure it will with Sarah too. She seems like a sweet girl. I'm so glad that you were able to find out more about her foster family. We didn't get a chance to ask personal questions at the orphanage. Glad you were able to!! Have a great day tomorrow!!! Thinking of you!
Buffi
Wow, looking at all these pics really brings back Wuhan. Are yall hot?
We really enjoyed meeting the orphanage director. What did yall decide on about a gift for the orphanage? What are their needs, do you know?
Sarah is so precious! I love seeing her...so post more pictures of her! Praying her cough is better...how are you, Cheri? Still all better and no more sickness? I pray so!
How are your sweet babies in the States? I know they can't wait to hug their new sister!
Love you lots,
Laine
Cheri~
I'm having so much fun following your journey! I cried on gotcha day at your photos. I'm so happy for all of you! Sarah is a true blessing, that sweet little face. I'm sure her brothers and sister are looking forward to meeting her. A family of six! Congratulations!!!
Tonya Scott
PS sorry we weren't able to get together before you left. When you're settled, we'll have to play then! God Bless you all!
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