Friday, May 16, 2014

From Kunming to Guangzhou

We spent the last couple of days in Kunming sightseeing and just allowing Daniel to continue going through the grieving process and trying to bond with us.  On Thursday we went to The Luyu Tea Culture Exchange Center and the Yunnan Nationalities Village. We learned a lot about the history of all the people groups in Daniel's province (and a lot about tea). 



On Friday we took Daniel and McKenna on a stroll through the park while Caleb stayed back in the hotel with the grandparents. We got some stares and confused looks pushing a stroller with a 4 year old curly haired white girl and a Chinese baby, but we just rolled with it.


On Friday night we got on a plane and headed to Guangzhou for 5 more days of doing paperwork, signing documents, medical appointments, working on Daniel's visa, and our consulate appointment (mixed in with some shopping and sightseeing in between). Daniel did pretty well on the flight. They served chicken and rice and he ate two servings of rice. Well, actually about half of it ended up on his shirt, Chad's shirt and the floor. That was just a two hour flight. Not sure we can keep him occupied with eating rice for 15 hours on the flight back home.



I can't believe it's been almost a week since we've had him. It's amazing how much his attitude has changed toward us over the last few days. He laughs and plays so much. At times it feels like he's always been a part of our family. He is getting a lot more comfortable with Carlyn now. She is able to hold him for short periods of time and will now stay with her without Chad being in the room. Thank you to all who have supported us and prayed for us.  We really appreciate it!




1 comment:

  1. That is a happy group of kids! It does look like they have always been family!

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