Travel Timeline

12/6 Leave Lexington 9:30 a.m.
12/7 Arrive Beijing 9:15 p.m.
12/8 Tour Great Wall, Summer Palace, Jade Place & Pearl Place
12/9 Leave Beijing for Nanchang, meet Faith at 4:40 p.m.
12/10 Finalize Adoption
12/11 People's Park
12/12 Badashanren's Museum
12/13 Tengwang Pavilion
12/14 Leave Nanchang for Guangzhou
12/15 Medical Exam for Faith
12/16 Church Service
12/17 Consulate Appointment/Evening River Cruise
12/18 Take Oath at US Consulate
12/19 Leave Guangzhou for the USA

Day 3 - December 9

GOTCHA DAY!!

Around 4:30 p.m. China time we received Faith Fu Xiang Maas. Although we were elated to see her she was not as happy. She cried in the adoption office and did not want us to pick her up. She did play with us and shared her candy. On the bus ride to the hotel she began to warm up to us. She really came out of her shell when daddy started playing with her. She smiled for the first time and started talking although we have no idea what she is saying. She is walking although a bit wabbly. She is very weak and has difficulty bending down to pick things up and holding her bottle. She is healthy! She was exhausted and feel asleep in my arms as I was exchanging money and the front desk. Even with all the noise, she is a heavy sleeper! I am also exhausted so I am off to bed. Tomorrow I will have more time to write. God bless you.

6 comments:

Somewhere In The Sun said...

Oh my she's beautiful! I have tears in my eyes watching the slide show. Can't wait to see more pictures and hear more about her!

~Lynn

Anonymous said...

We could not be more happy for you. Praise God! We are praying for you and for a quick adjustment by Faith!

jeffandkenna

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad I got to see these pictures of her doing something besides sleeping! She actually looks better than you do! She looks rested, you looked very tired each time we have talked via skype. Can't wait to get my little "ladybug" home so I can spoil her as much as I have the others.

Anonymous said...

Rebecca and Darren,

Hang in there! Mike is experiencing difficult moments as well. When they got Ryan, he screamed and used every muscle in his body to get away from Mike. I think he even ran away and unlocked some door! Faith is a cutie! I can't wait to greet you all when you return home! Hey, I hope Mike is behaved for you all while in Beijing! Enjoy the journey!! I am praying for everyone!
Darcy

jeanette said...

What a blessing! Praise God!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations. She is adorable. I pray that she brings you years of joy. Have a safe trip home.


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