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
to China for Clementine
We are here. We landed safely yesterday and other than a certain someone tossing her cookies in the immigration line, it was a flawless travel day. We arrived at our hotel with just enough time to catch our breath and brush our teeth. Then we went out for a short walk to a local noodle restaurant. We were told it… Read More
going to China
And we are going soon. Like a week from today, y’all. We found out last night that our request for a Consulate appointment on the 24th of November was approved. Which means we will be holding sweet Clementine in our arms on the 17th. Only 12 days from today. And guess what else we got? Eeeee! Just look at her…. Read More
good things
Finally, finally finding a moment to sit down and catch my breath…lots of good things going on. On the morning of September 26th, we got a surprise phone call from our wonderful Lifeline social worker. I think she was in as much disbelief as we were to hear that we were “match reviewed” – which basically meant our LOA was… Read More