Medical was CRAZY and so hard BUT Libby did call out "MMMMMAAAAMMMMAAA" and i ran to her like a mad woman. She let me hold her with Joe beside us for about 15mins. She got 5 shots and we get her TB test results on Monday. We went to lunch afterwards and we had some good interaction with silly play but she is still totally wanting Joe all the time. I told a couple of people that "i think i am completely libbys bitch (ha) I feed her, help her with all immediate needs (like opening candy, toys etc., thrwoing her trash away and she throws the wash cloth at me to wash her and then runs into Joe's arms for love and snuggles". The bad thing is Daddy will have to go back to work on monday ----- and she wil HAVE to adjust to momma. So until then I am just hanging out in China missin my boys at home.
I hear you friend! Let yourself be sad and know that it is NOT forever.... Maybe something happened w/ the women in her life? Maybe this man thing is new? But you are doing EVERYTHING right! Keep on feeding her, keep on connecting and let yourself go through this right now! You are so AMAZING! Enjoy the times you have! You will be HOME very soon! Take time to enjoy your friends and these last days in China.... I missed my kids so much when we went to adopt Wyatt and by the time we went to adopt Zion and Zanna I enjoyed the time away because they were soooo fine w/ out me for that short time! REST and breath in HIS presence! This is ALL about her JOURNEY and your moments will come but might be small and slow! Jo had the same issue with her son from China and is sucks! Love you can't wait to see YOU! I'm praying bib TIME!
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ReplyDeleteYou are amazing - still hilarious and positive even when your heart is hurting. I have always looked up to you more than you know and this is why! I know this is just a short phase for Libby, just like your boys went through from time to time, only wanting you or Joe. I am praying for your trip to fly by and for Libby to come around soon, I know she will. Until then, shop and soak up China! Some day, when you and Libby are best friends, she'll want to know everything about your trip and about her heritage, and you will be able to laugh about this together and then tell her everything about China.
Know that you are sooo loved and missed (!) and that I'm praying for you constantly.
MG
Love you sweet Mama! I think it is great that Libby called for you at a time of distress. Maybe that shows she knowns when it all really hits the fan, you will be the one to rescue her. That is a great bonding moment. Love and prayers!
ReplyDeleteBrooke & Joe,
ReplyDeleteI am at Pickles right now snot crying over your posts of Libby Xiao. I am overwhelmed with love and excitement for this amazing angel. I already love her. She's beautiful and you look like you're glowing all over again. I LOVE that she loves her Daddy. You know that one day you and Libby will laugh about all this. She'll never ever fathom not being madly in love and inspired by her mother.
SO happy for The Mabry's!
Hang in there.
ALL MY LOVE FROM ACROSS THE WORLD,
Sara Anne
I love the pics of the "island." I know you are coming back with some cute Chinese dresses! I just want to know if they will be custom-making Joe a traditional Chinese outfit? :) I will continue to pray for sweet moments with Libby. What a gift you are giving Libby loving her exactly where she is without hesitation and without expectation.....such a picture of Jesus. Love you!
ReplyDeleteHi Sweet Friend,
ReplyDeleteRead your post early this morning and been thinking and praying for yall all throughout my day, know you are sleeping.
Just been thinking about how you may never have another opportunity to just watch a father and a daughter, especially your own daughter being lavished upon. What an incredible picture of how we are loved by our own Heavenly Father and how we should crave His presence, every moment, just as Libby is craving her Father.
So many times, we know the Lord loves us, but we don't always feel it. She knows you love her, soon she will feel it. Keep pursuing her...As sad as I am for you not getting all her attention, I am all the more grateful that she is experiencing for the first time the love of a father.
How awesome that we can all tell her about this one day. The groundwork for her security it being rooted right now!
I love you and I am praying for a very special bond one every mother and daughter should have!!
Clare
praying praying praying. Boys are doing well. I will be there tom and tom night, tuesday all day because i am taking off and wednesday. They are ready for some mama hugs though so get excited about that. Thinking about you constantly. why no skype?
ReplyDeleteLOVE the picture of you 2 together!! I know you don't see it, but you guys ARE making good steps in the right direction! It's HUGE that she's letting you meet her immediate needs. That continual 'needs meeting' is what will teach her that you are her mama and that she isn't meeting her needs by herself like she has had to do for so long. Still praying! HUGS!!
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