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Firsts
Vernon’s True “Special Need”
I know you’ve heard me say it before, but it’s true. The only true Special Need any orphan has is the need of a family. Everything else can be figured out like wheelchair ramps, handicap accessible everything and yes, sometimes it takes time to figure it out, but God always provide!! Crazy as it sounds,…
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…
Heading Home!
I promised one last post from China…how could I resist sharing the cuteness knowing you won’t see any for over 30 hours? If you are really anxious to see pictures of them and struggling through the 30 hours, I’m pretty sure ice cream will help. I found our Pearly Bonnie playing with her baby yesterday….
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…
That Precious Moment – Forever Etched in My Heart
Adoption is such an amazing, beautiful and breathtaking thing. Obviously there are adjustments and changes in every way, but there is something so astounding at just how God moves to fit people together to create a family forever when hearts are willing. Vernon has wanted a family for many years. And yet he has had…
Miss Pearly Bonnie
She’s here. She’s not too fond of me. She’s not sure about Liberty, but thinks she might be cooler than mom. {Which, of course, Liberty is definitely cooler than mom!} When Pearly Bonnie came through the door they said something to her in Chinese, she took one look toward us and turned 180 degrees around…
It’s Officially Official
Thursday morning we were on the road bright and early! I had to have some interviews – the first with the Civil Affairs Director. She asked all kinds of questions in Chinese. Questions like, ‘Do you like him?” “Do you really want to adopt him?” She asked about his education, therapies, our home. And…
That First Step
If you’ve ever seen “Groundhog Day” you will likely remember this scene! Disgustingly arrogant Bill Murray is walking down the street and as he steps off the sidewalk, he lands in a gigantic slushy puddle {that looks more like a gapping hole} while ‘Needle-nose -Ned’ snickers, “Watch that first step – it’s a doozie!‘ …