Today....

Was great. We started out early and headed to church. That was such a wonderful experience. I can't really describe how it felt to worship god in another country, but with fellow believers. It was really special.
After that we went to the pearl market, where of course I spent just a little bit. On the way back, we walked through the medicine and pet areas, it's backroads in china...and man we saw some interesting things there....the cutest animals, fate unknown. All kinds of herbal medicines as well.
Everyone is doing great. Tomorrow we have Links TB test read, and then we are off to the zoo. I'm sure the kids will love that.
I have tons of pictures to post. Some from last night at the playground, and the rest from today.
Much love!

There's no place like Guangzhou.

We made it to Guangzhou late last night. Link did good with the plane ride, we were just so so tired by the time we got here. We had to check out of our hotel at 2, so we had to hang around awhile at the airport. Then there was a problem with our ticket. Luckily our guide took care of that, although it took quite some time.
This morning we went for breakfast, and then took Link to his medical exam, and to get his TB test. He did really well for that too. He did cry a bit, but quickly stopped when he was offered candy.
After that we had lunch at subway and walked around the island a little while. We went to see our old friend Jordan, and he wrote Links name in calligraphy, just as he did Lillys two years ago. We talked to him about how his business has slowed, and how popular he is with adoptive families.
It's so nice to be on the island. So many American families that look like ours, and so many people to speak English with, AND a Starbucks too! It makes this last week doable.
Tomorrow we leave at 10:00 am for a shopping trip. We are walking into the city. So that should be fun. We were scheduled to go to the zoo tomorrow, but we decided to go Monday instead so it will be less crowded.
That's all for now!
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Orphanage visit

I am not sure I will ever completely be able to write about today. It was so emotional for me. The workers. The environment. The children....oh the beautiful children....it was all so much to see. So much to take in.
I'm grateful for the love and care that was extended to my child before we were united.
I am not sure I have the vocabulary to describe today. Humbling. Life changing. And I am so thankful that I got to experience it all. Out of respect for the children, some who have families waiting on them, and many that do not, I am not publicly posting pictures of the children.

A few more pics from yesterday.

Not much to say.....

Today we are hanging out in the room for the most part. We had planned on getting out to explore but it's pouring the rain. Maybe it will clear up later. Lilly and Link are enjoying Tom and Jerry and Pleasant Goat cartoons.
Tomorrow will be a big day, as we get to go visit Link's orphanage. We will be taking the high speed bullet train to xuzhou early in the morning.
Link seems to be either getting sick, or something. He's coughing and a little congested, but very happy still. He ate a good breakfast, but has seemed a little mopey today....I know he is processing so much still, and like I said he seems to be getting some respiratory something. Still just smiling away though....I tell you, seriously, it can not be this easy. I might be in for a fit later, but as of now he is a dream!



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