Home

Well, we have been home almost 2 weeks and I cannot believe how amazing our sweet little girl is. She has adjusted like a dream. She walks all over the house, explores, runs and laughs out loud all the time. She loves the 3 boys, and still thinks Riley is her 3rd parent. He is so rough with her, and she loves it. We , in turn, are so gentle with her and she is such a gentle little soul. Someone taught her to trust, and it is so evident in that she let us in so quickly. She is not afraid anymore, and loves us so much. I have had so much fun watching the fear leave, and the laughter begin. Our hearts were so prepared for her, and hers for us. Thank you God.

I will never forget coming into the baggage area at midnight on our trip home from China. There standing were Tyler and Jordan. The look in their eyes when they saw her will always stay with me. Two big old boys, men actually, who were standing there holding a big stuffed rabbit, had faces that immediately softened, their eyes slightly opened, and they had an amazing look of love for her when they saw her. There is no way to explain what love I saw, for her and us. Not everyone can love a child immediatly . Not every family can bring in a child and feel like she has always been there. We can. And I am so very glad we did.

Isnt she magnificent?

To Our Friends and Family

We will get home late wed, or early thurs. am. Please remember that June is in transition. She is not a happy, playful toddler. She wont want you to hold her, touch her, and she is most likely to be overwhelmed in our new home for her. It will take a few days for her to settle in. We will keep her home as much as possible early on, to get her feeling secure and safe. When you see her, please do not expect her to let you hold her. She probably may not even look at you. She is very grumpy at present, and will need lots of love and time. She wont even walk without screaming, because she only wants to be held. Be patient with Riley. He thinks he is one of her parents, and has repeatedly informed us of how to hold her, care for her and gets her from us, because he knows what she needs. He will have to transition to big brother, since he has been like a 3rd parent to her here in China. So if he is a little territorial and bossy, forgive him. He will move on soon to his video games and computer. I do hope June will let her Dad in soon, because my neck and back are killing me. We hope we all survive the 24plus hours home, nonstop except for layovers 5 hrs at a time. Cant wait to see you all.
I guess I'll have to rename the blog title. No longer is one daughter waiting in China. I will forever miss the daughter waiting in heaven. She will not ever be replaced or forgotten. Two different girls, one mom and dad who love them eternally. How can we ever be the same again?
Love to all,
The Texas bound Foursome

Bon Appetit

These were the choices for main entree at the restraunt we walked by tonight. I left out the photos of the puppies, kittens, and scorpions. Too yucky and sad for words. Blahhhh! But someone is enjoying them tonight. And to think, I ate eel a week ago. (still nauseated at that one).