Great news from Denise ~ I received an email update from Denise on Sunday and she asked me to post this message for her with new pictures. Blessings, Cathy
"We're in Guangzhou now..yeah! One step closer to home. She did pretty well on the flight for a teething 1 year old :) She's been in a little bit of shock since we got her...lots of sleeping and not really eating or going potty...we talked to her Dr. back in the states and she said it was normal. She said we have no idea how difficult it can be emotionally for these little ones as they transition. Each day is getting better and she's beginning to eat....only congee (rice paste) and bread...so she's getting lots of both! We took her to her physical exam for the consulate yesterday. She only weighs 15 lbs. We knew she was small but didn't think that little. They said other than that she looks great!
We've met some amazing families all adopting as well. I get choked up just hearing their stories. We've met so many from the South!Troy warns me before leaving the room to keep my talking to a minimum, we never get far...so many Americans with their beautiful kids! I've never seen more hair bows and smocked dresses in all my life....I thank God for these incredible parents adopting older children and those with special needs...it's a sight like no other, all these sweet kids everywhere with their new parents....one family is here from Louisianna, they brought their 4 biological kids over and adopted a 12 year old boy w/only 1 leg...we see them in the hotel lobby with all his new brothers and sisters pushing him in his wheelchair...every time we see them, Troy looks at me and says "don't start crying"...
Speaking of Troy- say a prayer for him...he's been sick most of the trip..something he ate, we finally got help from a dr. and he's doing much better w/the meds....thank goodness...it was just me and Annalee for a few days, hittin the streets trying to find pharmacies :)
Tomorrow is our kind of "court date" at the consulate...we stay in our room and wait for the call where our advocate let's us know "its official" the adoption is complete...we can't wait...we know she's already but finalizing the legal part will be nice...we're still in shock ourselves that this amazing little girl is now our daughter, we've cherished all the little quiet moments where she let's go of a smile and seems to relax just a little bit more with us...We feel so humbled and honored to be her parents..people stop us on the street all the time to comment on how pretty she is...Troy just beams...we can't wait for everyone to meet her...
Wednesday we take a train to Hong Kong and then Thursday we fly back home!!! We're so excited to see Dyl and have this family together. We can't wait to see his face when he meets her. Can't wait to see everyone and get home, desperate for real diet cokes and Zaxby's...Thanks for all the prayers, they were heard!"
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So excited to see this update and the beautiful pictures. We are keeping all of you in our prayers daily. I hope that Troy is feeling much better! Annalee is just beautiful and just has no idea how blessed she is to have you both as her parents....and what an amazing big brother she has waiting for her at home! I am just overjoyed for you all and am in tears every time I look at these beautiful pictures and hear more of your journey. Love you all!
melanie
You all look Great!!Love the pics. She looks like a doll! I am praying for you every day and bugging your mom for updates! I miss you so much and can't wait for you to be home! Be careful and kiss that baby for me. Harper said that he will share his blueberries and yogurt with her : )
Love ya!
Ali
Denise,
So excited to hear how things are going. I am praying that your sweet hubby gets better soon. It is amazing to watch you awesome family grow. The Lord has blessed all of you beyond belief! Makes my heart so happy to watch this adventure unfold for you all. Love you so much buddy. Thanks for sharing all of this, it brings so much joy to me.
love ya, tlc
Such sweet pictures. She is beautiful. Praying for all of you as you make your way home and bring her into your family. Praying especially for God to instill a rock solid love for one another in Dylan and Annalee. Can't wait to see you all together again.
Bring All my Babies home and with a safe return to your nervous Granny we love you all and cant wait hold you guys when you get back love Granny in Smyrna and dont forget the uncles we love you always and Forever
See you Soon From granny and boys.
What a journey. If anyone can handle it you can Denise. You strong woman you! (((hugs)))
Keep the post's comin. We LOVE them!
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