We have so much to be thankful for. It is especially evident this year as we spend Thanksgiving in Fuling, China. Today was the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Fuling Social Welfare Institute. It was a very touching ceremony as they included our children in the celebration. We have felt so welcomed and loved by all! The new orphanage sits high on the hill and has beautiful views! The building is really something! So big and nice for the children to live in till their forever families come.
We were not able to meet Gracie's foster mother. We were told she is in another city working now. We passed along our gift for here in the hopes that it will make it to here someday. But we did meet a Nannie named Yang Pei Fen who recognized Gracie and asked is she was Ying and rubbed her legs. We also met a lady who worked in the infirmary who took care of Gracie. We snuggled with babies and surprisingly Gracie was not jealous and wanted to hold them too! She gave them sweet baby kisses and love! Very difficult to see these kiddos and not leave with a handful of them! Troy has a special place in his heart for one little baby boy who he held for quite sometime. These past few days have been very very emotional. Moments of elation and moments of uncertainty and helplessness and all at the same time.
We hope everyone has a fabulous Thanksgiving as we count our blessings of three beautiful children, family, friends, our home, our country, our freedoms, and of course all the new Fuling family we have met this week. Happy Turkey Day!
1 comment:
I hope that the rest of your Turkey Day was great!! I know this has to be an emotional roller coaster for the both of you. I pray that the remainder of your trip is as good as the rest. Just know that even if you never adopt again , that you have saved Gracie from such a different life of the one she knows. While I was counting my many blessings as I do everyday, again you and your family were at the top of my list. I am so glad that I decided to be a stalker that day at the hospital !!! lolol Talk to you soon. I will be checking in.
Love and blessings, Kristy
Post a Comment