Today was a “down day” for us and we were ready for some slow down around here. We have been going pretty much non-stop since Monday taking care of adoption related appointments and doing some sightseeing with our guide, Helen.
Camden Lin Feng has been doing pretty well, overall, I think. We hit a bump in the road every now and then, but he usually bounces back pretty quickly. We occasionally get looks that look like this, which tells us something is not right.
But for the most part, he is a happy easy-going little guy.
He sings a lot and is humming constantly when he is playing with toys in the room. If we start singing a familiar children’s song, he will chime right in in Chinese. He doesn’t seem to notice that we aren’t singing the same words. haha
http://www.youtube.com/user/jeffedmisten1#p/u/4/p5cF2PxpivY
While it has been pretty quiet here in Guangzhou, I knew that many adoptive families would be arriving today and Shaiman Island would be busy and active. So we headed over there to shop around and to meet up with my friend Jennifer. I met her through RQ, a China adoption forum and we have been talking back and forth for a few months. The island was hopping with new families and the shops were very busy with activity. It also helped that the sun came out and the rain has stopped for now.
We actually ran into another RQ friend also while we were there. Several of us received our Travel Approvals at the same time and now we are all here on the same timeline. It was pretty neat to actually meet these people who you have been talking to for so long.
After lunch, Jeff, Jordyn and Lin Feng headed back to the room for a nap while Tyler, Casey and I shopped around the island a little more. I have been fighting a cough for the past couple of days and apparently it decided to turn into a full-fledged sickness. So I came back and headed straight into the bed. Hopefully the antibiotics I started will kick in soon and I won’t feel this way for too long. Jordyn’s adventurous eating also caught up with her and she was sick too. Needless to say, our room was not very active. Please pray that everyone will be back to life today and that we can all stay well through the flights home.
Speaking of home, I miss my girls so much and can’t wait to see their smiling faces soon. I just need to squeeze them and smell their sweet little heads. They seem to be doing great every time we see them on skype and I’m thankful that they are being well cared for!!
How fun to meet RQ friends in China! I hope you are all able to fend off the bugs and tummy issues that are common complaints in a very timely manner.
It won’t be long before you’re home with M & A and all together as a family of EIGHT!!!!
I’m so happy for you guys. You have such a wonderful family. We head to Finland Nov. 3 for the big wedding. We can’t wait to meet Laura. We are taking Abby with us.This will be her first flight. I got three masks from the Dr. office on Tuesday to take on the flight. Abby asked if we were planning to get sick. I told her if someone is in the seat behind me coughing and sneezing I think I might put one on. lol. We are up to date on flu shots, so hope every one stays healthy. Pray espeically for Rogers heart. He has been having chest pains, but dosen’t plan a doctor trip until we get back. At least if some thing goes wrong Laura is a resident there and probably knows some good heart specialists. Hope we don’t need one… We will be praying for your trip home. It seems to be longer going home than starting, to begin with the excitement seems to make the time fly. Can’t wait to meet your new son. We will be praying for his adjustments with all of the new changes that will come. God will give you wisdom to care for the small storms that will arise. May the peace of Jesus go before you and your flight be smoothe.
Eric and Laura will be coming home in Jan. so we need to have a meet and greet. lol
God speed my sweet friends.
Terri
The video is so great. The music teacher nerd in me is just dying to know what words he is actually singing, since the melody for “Twinkle Twinkle” is the same as the melody for “The ABC Song” and “Baa Baa Black Sheep”. He sang a long song so maybe he sang a combination! Feel better quickly Dana and Jordyn!
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It was so nice to meet you yesterday! I loved seeing in person some RQ friends! I will look for you tomorrow at our CA.
-Emily
Hope your problem with coughing and sickness does not inter fear with your traveling..I love your updates and descriptions of everything.Praying for a safe return Home. love to all pop pop
Cute, cute video! I teach piano and it wasn’t until Hannah was home that I realized so many kiddie songs had the same tune. Oops! It will be fun to see if anyone knows the words he’s singing.
My favourite part of the video? When he runs up to Mommy for a kiss then happily goes back to playing. So, so sweet!!