Wow – a week since we got home. Feels like no time. And it feels like forever. In an effort to chronicle Clementine’s journey accurately, I wanted to share the few pictures I took between then and now. On our last night in China we walked out for dinner with some sweet friends we made on this trip. Sweet enough… Read More
to China for Clementine: the silks
Years ago, it became the tradition to buy your new child a set of silks, and take a picture of them on the “red couch” at the White Swan Hotel (the hotel where almost all the new adoptive families stayed) on your last day in China. Poppy was the last of our kiddos to follow in that tradition. The White… Read More
to China for Clementine: a day to rest
Yesterday was our consulate appointment. Before we could do that, we had to run upstairs to revisit the medical doctors who had seen Clementine on Saturday. Thankfully we got the all clear and we were given her medical paperwork to submit with our visa paperwork. One hand-raising oath, some passport checking and a few fingerprints later, and we were done…. Read More
to China for Clementine: sisters
Today was a shopping day. Something I’m usually pretty good at. Sophie, too. We looked at pearls and jade. Silk purses and chopsticks. But we wanted to be sure we didn’t overdo it. And with Clementine in tow, we were all a little distracted. In a very good way. So we opted out of the rest of the day’s activities…. Read More
to China for Clementine: the medical
Yesterday, I posted as we were leaving Changsha. Things were good. We were ready to go. Bags check. Passport for Clementine check. Tickets check. Food/toys/bib/blanket/bottle/medicine/carrier check.
to China for Clementine: to Guangzhou
Today we head to Guangzhou. Which means that, other than the necessary traveling we will do, we are staying put in the hotel until it’s go time. Clementine is still rattly, but seems to be making improvements daily. So, since it’s a quiet day for us, I thought I’d take the chance to write down some thoughts on our girl…. Read More
to China for Clementine: Martyrs Park
With the okay of our wonderful pediatrician for a short excursion in good weather, we bundled up our girl and headed out. Since this is the closest we will get to her hometown of Loudi (a three hour drive each way so a visit this trip was just not possible), we wanted to see a little more of Changsha than… Read More
to China for Clementine: a down day
Today we rested. It just seemed like the obvious choice with our girl still so sick. Which meant staying in the room and doing everything we could to keep her anxiety to a minimum. It also meant keeping the camera out of her face. But after she woke up, took a bottle and filled a diaper, I simply couldn’t resist…. Read More
to china for Clementine: at last
Today was the day. After several false starts and heart wrenching delays, Clementine day has arrived. The day started out slowly as we readied ourselves (much like we did yesterday, as that was supposed to be the big day) and silently braced for the possibility of another late morning phone call with news we did not want to hear. But,… Read More
to China for Clementine: the Great Wall
Yesterday was a roller-coaster of emotion. Before we even headed down to breakfast, we got a phone call from our guide, Helen. Chris took the call. Despite the fact that I was all the way across the room, I could make out a few words. Sick. Hospital. Pneumonia. Our plans for the day – to visit the Great Wall –… Read More
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