We have decided to open a new blogspot in order to keep in touch with those who are interested in China adoption and as a way for Jadeyn's friends in China to check in on how she is doing in America. Director Liu and our good friend Nancy enjoyed our old website and were missing the pictures and updates.
For those of you who don't know our background, we have 3 biological children ages 22, 17, and 12. We adopted Marlie (now 6) in October of 2001 and Jadeyn (14 - almost 15!) in July of 2005. When we adopted Marlie, we had requested a 3 to 4 year old but were both surprised and blessed to receive her referral. She was 9 months old! She has been a real joy! (Marlie Joy Xiao Fan) We continued to think that we might some day return for an older child. Years later, I began "looking" at the waiting children lists when I stumbled upon Dang Ling, an 11-year old girl. She was older than the 5 - 8 year old we had envisioned, but sweet, smart, healthy, and praying for a forever family. We discussed this young lady with all of the children and decided that we were indeed her family. The paperwork shuffle began again.
It was definitely not an easy two weeks in China. (although I'm sure it could have been worse) Dang Ling was blessed to have a wonderful director and family at the Yuyang orphanage in Yulin Shaanxi, China. She was so loved and well-taken care of. The director and two other staff members accompanied her to Xi'an where they stayed for a week to be sure she was making the adjustment to her new Mom. Jadeyn was extremely scared and frustrated because of the language barrier. She cried and picked up the phone to call her "Big Daddy" director Liu several times. He was so reassuring and wonderful! I cannot thank him enough for all of the concern he showed Dang Ling and me! Our guide, Nancy was just as amazing and we still keep in touch by email today! Hi, Nancy!
To be continued!
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