Greetings from the rainy city of Nanjing! It has been raining solid for two days straight and is very chilly! Thank goodness the hotel has umbrellas for loan. There is a great walking street with many flee market type shops....went today and bought a scarf, some shoes for Jinsey, and DVD's for $1 each! I was able to visit the SWI (orphanage) today, and was very lucky to be admitted into the actual orphanage. I was amazed at how clean, organized, and well run it is. The rooms are completed stocked with all types of modern developmental toys, classrooms, and sleeping rooms. I was very impressed. I met with the manager of the SWI and attempted to get many more answers and records regarding Jinsey's health and diagnosis. Answers seem very politically correct and careful, but we did obtain some additional paperwork (all in Chinese). Scott stayed behind at the hotel with the girls to bond and have some time. Overall, it went okay. Jinsey did cry for me when I left and finally said "mama, mama" today. Good sign! Tomorrow we will go sight seeing with our guide and see a little bit more of Nanjing. On Friday we are off to Guangzhou.
she looks likes she's settling in...thank God...I hope you get this...I have been trying since day 1 to send you something...even Kim came and set up a new g-mail account for me..never mind...soo thankful she and Maya are bonding..and Scott too...I have sent the blog address to lots of people so you may get other notes (but not mine)...Oh I wish I were there...miss you all terribly...hope this goes thru so you know we are constantly thinking of you...love, mom I just figured out what may have been wrong...I didn't ty[pe in the crazy word for verification!!! DUH....what size is she?? do you have the right clothes?? does Maya love the food??? How are you communicating??? what about plane ride home...hopefully, someone can translate for you...is she potty trained?? etc.etc..love, love, love
ReplyDeleteMegan, I won't inundate you with questions but am wondering if she is very tiny and delayed because of being institutionalized? Sounds like she was in a great SWI! So glad she said "momma"! Keep up the good work!! :-)
ReplyDeleteEveryone looks wonderful - I love Jinsey's big eyes - she has a lot of expression in them - Maya is being such a good big sister - enjoy this time together Sharron
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear things are going well. It's awesome to see your family together at last. It must have been awesome to hear her call you Mama. Can't wait to see more updates!
ReplyDeleteWow! I'm so tearful reading the updates...especially the 'mama' one. I can't even imagine how you all are feeling right now. So incredibly happy for you!
ReplyDeletexoxo,kim
What a cute little peanut Jinsey is with those big eyes! With all the love and attention from her new family, Jinsey can't help but thrive! Take care, Michele
ReplyDeleteYAAAAAAY!!! Just so happy for you. This is so exciting. LOVE that she said, "Mama" already! We'll keep reading your posts. Enjoy your new family time!
ReplyDeletexoxo, The DeMo's
P.S. Forgot to say, I showed Bryce the photos and he is getting such a kick out of seeing "Miss Megan," "Mr. Scott" and Maya as a new big sis and of course the new little Mayer! He knows you're in China but a little confused on why we can't pop in and see you "tomorrow." ;-) xoxo
ReplyDeletesavannah & kim came over last nite to say goodbye and clean out the fridge..Savannah & Stan looked at the blog...she's so excited..hope all continues to go well..we leave with mixed emotions in about two hours..still so sorry not to be here for you..is Maya learning Chinese from Jinsey?? hope it stops raining so you can play outside..tell Maya we miss her VERY much..will keep checking blog but travelling all day...love you all soooo much
ReplyDeleteMegan: Can't wait to see you when we visit AZ in a week. Jinsey is so sweet looking, can't wait to meet her. So glad Chrissie gave me your blog address, it's been nice keeping up with your trip.
ReplyDeleteTravel safely home,
Sheryl