Wow! What an afternoon it's been!
We headed down to the Civil Affairs location. It was an old hotel that the government was renovating - it was quite interesting - the path that we walked down was between wood panels - lots of construction going on. We headed upstairs and there was no one in site and very dark - we wondered if we were in the correct location. After our guide made a phone call, he said that yes we are okay -just early. He soon called housekeeping and led us to the waiting room. We anxiously watched out the front windows hoping to see a glimpse of Maylynn. Instead we saw about 8 other families arriving to meet their new daughters. They soon made their way up to our waiting room - they were all from Canada - Children's Bridge Agency. We all nervously chatted with each other while waiting for our girls to show up - anything to quickly pass these last few moments. Then their guide came in and said that everyone needed to wear masks- WHAT - CRAZY! I did not want to put it on but another waiting mother said that i should so she could get her baby - we did but then quickly removed them after the babies once arrived:) Our guide said this was not necessary. The Canada's group children came in first so we were able to record and take some pictures of a couple that we had just met. Then we heard it was our turn - moments before she came in David (our guide) mentioned that she really likes men - this is not uncommon - many times the children like one or the other more. Well she REALLY likes men! Lance (not me) had to peel her off of the nanny and she just nuzzled into him - we both told her over and over again "Mama loves you and Daddy loves you - in chinese" but she wanted NOTHING to do with me - everytime she peeks up and sees me - she buries her head into Lance and cries. She cried alot! We tried lollipop, toys -everything but she just had her head buried and wasn't coming out. It was hard to get the family pic for her adoption paperwork - it 'll be interesting to see how that turns out. We made our way back down the crazy hallways to the van to head back to the hotel. On the way back to the hotel, she fell asleep...poor thing - has gone through soooo much today. We worked on some adoption paperwork and will have to meet at 9am to complete the adoption - i think she's a keeper;) She is so very sad - she's been wailing and crying and very upset. We tried to eat dinner down in the hotel restaurant but something upset her and she wasn't able to stop crying - she kept crying for her mama -unfortunately not this mama but her foster mama. Lance has been able to give her a few cheerios but she is totally attached/clinging to him. It is going to be a very interesting night. Please pr-y for her and us. These next few days are going to be hard. We are wondering if it is a good idea to go to her orphanage or not - please pr-y about this too...
ps - i tried to post a video but it's not working...
Guilin Time
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Almost five years ago we met our precious Kayden in the same room (about 95 degrees, 99 percent humid). She also preferred her daddy for quite a while. We will lift you up to the One who Comforts! We are so thrilled for you!
My heart and my prayers are with you all. You've been through this before, so you know that the first few days will be tough and then she will start opening up. The grieving is always the hardest part to experience. You feel so hopeless. I read your words with great intensity as I try to picture the scene and smells and sounds...in preparation for my trip over to bring home my Ava Meiying from Guilin. Thank you for sharing this moment. Hugs!
Praying you you both and your precious daughter! Can't imagine all you are feeling right now...... praying that most of all, you can cling to Your heavenly father much like your sweet DD is clinging to Lance! HUGS!
You have waited so long for this to play out, I'm so happy that it has finally come. Your whole family is in my thoughts and Ps.
I agree with Theresa. I see precious Maylynn clinging (there is no better word for it!) to Lance just like the 2 of you have clung to him during this journey to get her. Its a beautiful analogy and a beautiful moment. It WILL get better! Can't wait to meet her and see you guys again before we take off on the 9th!
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How awesome that God went before you and made it possible for Lance to go with you! He knew that Maylynn would need him. And, how exciting it will be when she comes around and gets to know her mommy! Praying for you.
Things will get better, but I'm sure it is difficult. I have read so many blogs where the child attaches to one and not the other, and it's hard. According to the Toddler Adoption book, it's more common for the child attach to the dad first.
I appreciate you sharing your experience. I wouldn't want to put the mask on either! Keep us posted.
Wow! Our God is awesome. He knew that Maylynn would need Lance, and so He cleared the way for Lance to go with you. To Him be the glory!
In other news: Brayden got off to camp just fine yesterday. He, Aidan and Hayden had fun riding up together, and I'm sure they are having a wonderful time. You can email him at campermail@ghormleymeadow.org. Just put his name in the subject line. I don't know what cabin he's in, but they'll get it to him.
Andrew is excited to have Taylor here on Thursday, as well as the other two. As far as he is concerned, it worked out well that T. is home this week. We're all sorry, though, that he had been sick and had to miss out on the last week of camp.
You're in our prayers!
Oh what a beautiful moment.
Is that her little hand pushing you away? She will love you in no time!
Im so happy for your family, you waited way too long for this day to come. Congrats!
Sue
Oh, bless her little heart. Bailey cried, cried and cried, too. It will get better. We are thinking about you. We met both of our girls in the same room. :) Those dark hallways seem so much brighter on the way out.
Sharon
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