It was a LONG day of traveling and Libby could not even stand for me to look at her much less touch her which made traveling really hard. Taiyuan was a hard city to be in with a "special needs" child LOTS OF stares. I have attached some pictures of some the looks we got daily - this was at the airport. When we toured the Temple, we had almost 30 Chinese people following us and taking our pictures - it was so funny. Our guide told us that they don't understand why we would adopt speical needs girls. Needless to say we were ready to leave the city. We got to GZ around 2pm and she is actually turning a tiny corner. She is letting me touch her if Joe is holding her and I am the only one who is "allowed" to feed or help her which is started to help with the bonding.
We went to eat at Lucy's (American diner) tonight with our travel buddies Wren, Tanya and Barbara. Libby did great and even got a little jealous/concern when I was playing with Wren which made my day. It was nice to just eat some american food and relax alittle. We have our dreaded Medical Exam tomorrow which I have heard awful things about :( Please pray that all blood work comes back good *a little concern because libby has a nasty cough that we cant get rid of and we get her TB test done tomorrow. Also pray for her little body because she is getting between 8-11 vaccines all at one time tomorrow.
I am loving all the amazing comments - you just dont know how much they mean to me. I have felt your prayers tonight and I am thankful for each of you.
On a another positive note, we are finally able to change her clothes with some tears but nothing like before. She is still hoarding her gotcha day jacket EVERYWHERE we go but I can live with that. Also when I took a shower tonight, I shut the door and Joe said she looked around for me and then went to the door (i am attaching a pic). The little things are worth big celebrations here!
sweet Brooke! She will come around...it is impossible not to love you!! ;) continuing to lift you up and that sweet Libby is able to see the amazing love you have for her and that she will not be able to resist it!!:) You are truly AMAZING and I am overwhelmed daily by your story and how God is using you!! Love you sweet friend and cant wait to see you next week!!!!
ReplyDeleteHang in there Brooke! I miss you and I am thinking of you all! Sweet Libby will come around. She is going through such a big change...she just needs some time. I am confident that everything is going to be OK! Children are so much stronger than we give them credit for!
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Emily
Praise the Lord for the little changes. Praying that today is even better. Especially praying for sweet Libby physically today. Too bad we couldn't slip a z-pack from the states in with your travel bag. That would have taken care of any infection she may have. Love you and can't wait to see you.
ReplyDeleteI am smiling at the encouraging things that are happening.....I know there are many more to come! In our experience, Caleb warmed up to Doug MUCH more quickly and Doug was able to get Caleb to play and smile when I could not. I think the "newness" of being cared for by a man was just so curious to him.
ReplyDeletePraying for your med appointment.....praying that Libby can look to you for comfort and for good results. The Lord holds her in His Mighty Hand.
I think it is awesome that you are saying only you can feed her. That is so smart. I have not stopped thinking about you guys seriously and I am stalking my blog and email waiting for updates and skype dates. The Lord is hovering over you all and His Spirit is in that baby girl but He is in You TOO! Lean into Him and let His peace and HOPE wrap around you. Angels are all around praising Him and rejoicing in your obedience. Every minute you are one step closer to getting off of that plane and seeing all of us waiting at that gate rejoicing with the angels.
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So glad to read your post today as I have been praying and praying. Her searching for you and allowing you to feed her are awesome! I am praying you are more encouraged by this as well. Will also pray for the medical! Take care and God Bless you and keep you!
ReplyDeleteMary Rae
so happy that it is getting easier... she is precious! You are in our nightly prayers and the kids are praying for you at school!
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