Tuesday July 27, 2010:
Today the adoption is official! Charis is now a Weldon! We went to the Civil Affairs building for all the paperwork! She is connecting with Debby and I amazingly. She is a little bashful, but as each day goes on we see more of her personality. Charis is a Hunan Girl – which the local people call them the spicy girls! Hunan is known for its spicy food. She is our little girl now – she is now in her forever family, we feel so blessed!
Wednesday July 28, 2010:
We went to the Hunan Providence Museum to learn more about her culture and background. This would be the equivalent of a state museum. It was very interesting; the highlight of the museum was a well preserved 2000 year old corpse. It was interesting, I have pictures! Our guide Mamie has helped us learn more about Charis’ culture. We spent the afternoon playing in the playroom of the hotel. We are watching Charis change each day right in front of us. She is becoming more and more comfortable with us and she is talking with us and laughing! She is so precious.
Thursday July 29, 2010:
Today we strolled through the local park! It is hot here in China! Like 100 plus! Everywhere we go people want to practice their English with us. We kind of stand out here in China! We walked through the park and watched dancers & singers and watched the children feed thousands of gold fish. We finally tried the local food! Spicy is an understatement – it is hot!! As Debby and I ate lunch people stared and laughed at us as sweat poured from our foreheads. It was very funny! We spent the evening on a boat ride up the river. Debby, Charis, Mamie and I at the buffet on the boat before it launched. Every meal this week we have prayed, “Dear Lord, please do not let this food make us sick!” We have actually enjoyed trying new things! The city of Changsha is huge; I believe there are over 7 million that live in this city. It was amazing to see the sun set and the city lights at night from the river. Charis is doing great! We definitely see her personality now! We leave tomorrow for Guangzhou! We are ready to get home! One more week!
Today the adoption is official! Charis is now a Weldon! We went to the Civil Affairs building for all the paperwork! She is connecting with Debby and I amazingly. She is a little bashful, but as each day goes on we see more of her personality. Charis is a Hunan Girl – which the local people call them the spicy girls! Hunan is known for its spicy food. She is our little girl now – she is now in her forever family, we feel so blessed!
Wednesday July 28, 2010:
We went to the Hunan Providence Museum to learn more about her culture and background. This would be the equivalent of a state museum. It was very interesting; the highlight of the museum was a well preserved 2000 year old corpse. It was interesting, I have pictures! Our guide Mamie has helped us learn more about Charis’ culture. We spent the afternoon playing in the playroom of the hotel. We are watching Charis change each day right in front of us. She is becoming more and more comfortable with us and she is talking with us and laughing! She is so precious.
Thursday July 29, 2010:
Today we strolled through the local park! It is hot here in China! Like 100 plus! Everywhere we go people want to practice their English with us. We kind of stand out here in China! We walked through the park and watched dancers & singers and watched the children feed thousands of gold fish. We finally tried the local food! Spicy is an understatement – it is hot!! As Debby and I ate lunch people stared and laughed at us as sweat poured from our foreheads. It was very funny! We spent the evening on a boat ride up the river. Debby, Charis, Mamie and I at the buffet on the boat before it launched. Every meal this week we have prayed, “Dear Lord, please do not let this food make us sick!” We have actually enjoyed trying new things! The city of Changsha is huge; I believe there are over 7 million that live in this city. It was amazing to see the sun set and the city lights at night from the river. Charis is doing great! We definitely see her personality now! We leave tomorrow for Guangzhou! We are ready to get home! One more week!
Charis is precious! I am sooo happy for you guys and cant wait to meet her! Praying that the rest of the trip goes well for you guys =)
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