Firsts

Just like a birth child, there is a joyful thrill to the soul of every adoptive parent when the treasure they bring home experiences a “first”. Which reminds me, I had to take Vern somewhere the other day  in Dw’s little car.  I put the windows down (love my Arizona!) and he was leaning, with…

The Dance

So we’re home. The flights were good. At one point I was pushing Vernon one-handed who had his backpack full of books in his wheelchair while I precariously balanced his walker on one side of it, pulling with my other hand the loaded-with-documents-wheeling suitcase which had two duffel bags on top, and a diaper bag…

How About A Little Jumping Up and Down?

Saturday we flew to Guangzhou, China for the final leg of our journey. This is the place where all the US Immigration paperwork and medical appointment stuff is accomplished and our new treasures are issued a VISA to enter our country.  There is also a Consulate Appointment where they will be sworn in as citizens…

Pearl’s Update

For those unfamiliar with Ch*nese adoption, not long before traveling to bring home your treasure(s), an update is often sent complete with measurements, etc. The other day I posted pictures we had received of Vernon…such joy to our hearts while waiting to go!! And Pearl’s update has come too!!  We were even sent some videos!…