Day 7 - Visiting the Orphanage
Emmaxia's hair looks a lot like her daddy's after a nap!
What a special opportunity! Today, after a long bus ride, we saw Emmaxia's SWI (orphanage). We were not only allowed a visit with Emmaxia's caregiver (pictured above), but we were also treated to a tour, many questions/answers, and a wonderful lunch by the directors. Before leaving this area, we were shown Emmaxia's finding place. This was an emotional, challenging day but so significant to Emmaxia's story. We are so grateful to our agency's consultant and the SWI administrators for arranging and allowing this important visit. We are forever indebted to Emmaxia's "nanny" for caring for our daughter during this step of her life's journey, and we are speechless when we try to acknowledge Emmaxia's birthparents who made a choice to give this amazing little girl a better life. We can only promise that she has all of our love--all that we've been saving for her and all we have yet to offer.
This is a picture of our meeting with the notary--the final step to make the adoption official in China! Just a couple of steps left for the US government...not that it matters...she is our daughter completely already. : )
Greetings, Guests!
We will use this blog to share news as we move one step closer to Baby Rock each day.
For those who need a bit of background...
We decided to adopt a baby from China in September/October of 2005. After completing mountains of paperwork, background checks, fingerprinting, etc. (collectively called the dossier), we were officially on China's waiting list on April 14th, 2006. This moment of acceptance is called the log-in date (LID). This date is quite significant because families are matched with children according to LID. If you follow referral dates (the date a waiting child is matched with a waiting family), you will be able to see how close we are to being matched--at least in theory. When we started the process three and a half years ago, China was matching month for month, meaning one month of LIDs were taking one month to match. Now, unfortunately, one month of LIDs is taking about four months or more. So...we wait...we vent...we cry...we breathe...we hope...we believe.
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Emmaxia's hair looks a lot like her daddy's after a nap!
What a special opportunity! Today, after a long bus ride, we saw Emmaxia's SWI (orphanage). We were not only allowed a visit with Emmaxia's caregiver (pictured above), but we were also treated to a tour, many questions/answers, and a wonderful lunch by the directors. Before leaving this area, we were shown Emmaxia's finding place. This was an emotional, challenging day but so significant to Emmaxia's story. We are so grateful to our agency's consultant and the SWI administrators for arranging and allowing this important visit. We are forever indebted to Emmaxia's "nanny" for caring for our daughter during this step of her life's journey, and we are speechless when we try to acknowledge Emmaxia's birthparents who made a choice to give this amazing little girl a better life. We can only promise that she has all of our love--all that we've been saving for her and all we have yet to offer.
This is a picture of our meeting with the notary--the final step to make the adoption official in China! Just a couple of steps left for the US government...not that it matters...she is our daughter completely already. : )
Hi,
ReplyDeleteYour baby is so precious!! congrats on finally holding your little one. I have been following your blog. We are adopting from Zhangshu also. We leave on Friday. How was your visit to the SWI? Our daughters might of been friends. What is your daughter nannies name and do you know who the little on in the pic was. Our daughters name is Qi Fu. I wonder if you saw her?
Thanks and enjoy the rest of your trip
Danielle
These pictures are priceless. It is so amazing and great that you are posting so many pictures and comments it feels like we know her already. But how can you not love the most beautiful angel. I bet the smiles have not left your faces since you arrived. I know they have not left ours and going on the blog every day makes our day even brighter. We love you and hugs and kisses to you and Emmaxia.
ReplyDeleteHi, got your message. our email is daniellecinque@hotmail.com. Thanks for posting on my blog, that really meant alot. IT just put a hugh smile on face. Glad you are having a great trip, i can't wait till Friday!! Enjoy the rest of your trip, can't wait to finish following your journey!
ReplyDeleteDanielle
I get the goosebumps everytime i look at all your pictures! Can't wait to meet her!
ReplyDeletelove you,
McKena
We love getting the comments so please keep them coming.
ReplyDeletetoday was site seeing and shopping. More photos and commentary soon to follow.
Todd, Tara and Emmaxia