Tuesday, August 04, 2015

Gift #527- An Adventure in China

 Bo and I stayed in China for two weeks to complete the adoption. It was hard being away from the other kids, but I knew that they were well taken care of.  My family and my best girlfriend, Joy, took turns keeping them each day and night.  It was such a blessing.  Bo and I visited the Terra Cotta Warriors in his hometown.  It was a fascinating exhibit. 

Bo went in a swimming pool for the very first time!  He loved it!  No fear.  You have to wear a swim cap in the pools in China.  Bo picked a ladies swim cap and he was so proud to wear it!  ;) 

 We visited the Guangzhou zoo. Bo was so excited to see the "kirin".  Our guide told me that the giraffe is his favorite animal.   

 Bo went on his first-ever plane ride!  He was excited and behaved so well on the trip.  He quickly made friends with the sweet older lady sitting beside him.  he spent much of the time in her lap looking out of the window.

During our days together, I learned that Bo has some very interesting tastes in food.  Not only does he love a chicken leg, but he loves the head and feet too! 

Gift #526- A Heart-Shaped Haircut

Bo's caregiver had his hair cut into the shape of a heart for his "gotcha day".  It was really cute.  He was also wearing a brand new pair of shoes for this special occasion.  He was traveling light- just his clothes and new shoes.  We both left the government building that day exceedingly more rich than when we had entered.

Sunday, August 02, 2015

Gift #525- This Face

We were sitting at a government office building waiting for Bo to arrive.  I heard some footsteps in the hall and looked anxiously at the door.  And then, there he was!  I couldn't believe it.  I wanted to run and squeeze him so tight, but I didn't want to scare him.  I stayed in my seat.  His caregiver brought him to me.  He clung to her tightly, but smiled so sweetly.  His caregiver must have told him that I was his mama, because he looked right at me and said "mama".  I got right down on the floor and squeezed him so tight.  I couldn't stop looking at him and touching his little face.  I couldn't believe that this little treasure was mine.  His Papa sent some Matchbox cars for him to play with.  He played with the cars as I completed some paperwork.  He gave his caregivers one final squeeze, and then he was mine.  As I type, I still can't believe how God blessed me on this day.

Gift #524- Friends That Love You All the Way to China and Back

These 2 amazing ladies took time out of their busy lives to meet me in China for Bo's Gotcha Day.  They were such a comforting presence during such an anxiety-filled time. We had a wonderful time together.  We laughed and cried and laughed some more.  This picture was taken as we were waiting for Bo to arrive.  We were all so excited as we waited to see his sweet face for the first time.

Gift #628- Finishing