It is the wise parent who gives his child roots and wings. ~ Chinese Proverb
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Things Are Going Swimmingly
How cute is she? I know one of the shots is blurry, but our little tadpole moves quickly, and that's what you have to accept. Of course, she wants nothing to do with the swimming pool, but the goggles work great for her in the hotel dining room, and we like them, too.
HI!! I am so very excited for you and loving following along! We've been on the road and Kate was in the hospital for three days this week having her appendix removed, so I just now this evening got caught up on everything. Maryn is beautiful!! Your experience the first day you met her is so painfully familiar. Such grieving in a little soul . . . the pictures with her swim goggles speak volumes of the joy and happiness that is bubbling under the surface, and the trust that is emerging! You have truly been blessed!!
It seems there is more and more interaction between you and Maryn and her smile is getting much bigger. What a cute girl! Is she saying to Tom "baba, ni zhen shuai"? You are starting to have fun. You deserve to have more fun and happiness. Kisses, Jean
Hi all, Seeing these photos brings tears to our eyes...she is soooo darling, and she is smiling bigger and bigger...I love the goggles in the restaurant...maybe she wants to be like Tom with his glasses??? Anyhow, I love seeing you all, and so many prayers are being sent to you all. Toby says Hi too...she's loving camp Sandi :-) Peace Be With You! Sandi and Bruce...xxxx
My heart is so full of joy and happiness for you, Tom and Maryn! I too can see the difference a few days make!
I know she will need time to adjust, but when she is ready, the Stanko girls, Skadberg girls and my two girls are so very ready to welcome Maryn! You just let us know when she is ready for a playdate.....kids have no language barriers, just fun.
God bless you and keep you safe on your travels. Love from the Parkers
2012 May 18 Leave the USA May 19 Arrive Shanghai/Hefei May 20 Sleep May 21 Meet Tenley May 22 Adoption Day May 23 Free Day May 24 Passport Arrives May 25 Fly to Guangzhou May 26 Medical Exam May 27 Free Day May 28 Free Day May 29 Free Day May 30 Consulate Appt. May 31 Get Visa Train to Hong Kong June 1 Depart Hong Kong Arrive home with newest US citizen
2009 July 28 Leave the USA July 30 Arrive Beijing July 31 Tour Summer Palace August 1 Tour TianAnMen Square Forbidden City Great Wall August 2 Fly to Hefei August 3 Meet Maryn August 4 Adoption Day August 5 Sightseeing August 6 Free Day August 7 Fly to Guangzhou August 8 Medical Exam August 9 Free Day August 10 Free Day August 11 Consulate Appointment August 12 Consulate for Oath and Visa August 13 Free Day August 14 Leave China August 15 Arrive Home with Newest US Citizen
HI!! I am so very excited for you and loving following along! We've been on the road and Kate was in the hospital for three days this week having her appendix removed, so I just now this evening got caught up on everything. Maryn is beautiful!! Your experience the first day you met her is so painfully familiar. Such grieving in a little soul . . . the pictures with her swim goggles speak volumes of the joy and happiness that is bubbling under the surface, and the trust that is emerging! You have truly been blessed!!
ReplyDeleteWe'll see you tomorrow! Hugs, Yvette
It seems there is more and more interaction between you and Maryn and her smile is getting much bigger. What a cute girl! Is she saying to Tom "baba, ni zhen shuai"?
ReplyDeleteYou are starting to have fun. You deserve to have more fun and happiness.
Kisses,
Jean
Hi all,
ReplyDeleteSeeing these photos brings tears to our eyes...she is soooo darling, and she is smiling bigger and bigger...I love the goggles in the restaurant...maybe she wants to be like Tom with his glasses??? Anyhow, I love seeing you all, and so many prayers are being sent to you all. Toby says Hi too...she's loving camp Sandi :-) Peace Be With You!
Sandi and Bruce...xxxx
My heart is so full of joy and happiness for you, Tom and Maryn! I too can see the difference a few days make!
ReplyDeleteI know she will need time to adjust, but when she is ready, the Stanko girls, Skadberg girls and my two girls are so very ready to welcome Maryn! You just let us know when she is ready for a playdate.....kids have no language barriers, just fun.
God bless you and keep you safe on your travels.
Love from the Parkers