Another day in Guangzhou

Aug. 29, 2010

Madison enjoys playing with Daddy.

Last night was not a lot of fun. Madison woke up with a fever due to the shots.  However, after Tylenol the fever went away and did not return! She was definitely not herself today -- a lot less active, very quiet and a little more fussy. Several children had a much more difficult time so, again, we are thankful she just had a mild reaction to the shots.  

Today we went to a Buddist temple that was built more than 1,000 years ago. Some families did the traditional baby blessing by the monks, but we opted out of that. After Madison's afternoon nap, we went to the hotel playroom. Mattel/Fisher Price has set up a playroom in the hotel for the families adopting. There were probably about 10 families in there, which made Madison a little nervous. She stayed right with Phil or I (never leaving our side), but she still played. Phil would want me to add the part about Madison getting jealous. A little boy we know came up and was playing with Phil. Madison went up and pushed him away from Phil - this made Phil's day! This evening was spent out to dinner with some friends we have met here. While at dinner, we met another couple and began talking.  I'll make the story short - he used to work with my college roommate at Georgia Pacific in Atlanta.  Can you imagine running into someone in China who knows your college roommate?

Madison plays in the hotel playroom.

More about Madison: She continues to amaze us with her glowing personality. She is such a ham - already understanding when we are taking her picture. She is also very dainty.  Each time when she finishes eating, she wipes off her mouth, hands and eating area with her napkin. 

Please continue prayers for the children here and their families. We continue to see children struggling to bond with parents. Also - the parents of the older children are seeing frustration with communication issues (which is very understandable). 

The guys hanging out.

We are counting down the days until we come home to the boys. We miss them terribly but Skype has been a big help to all of us. We have talked at least once each day. Love to all from across the ocean.