The adoption community is big, wide and beautiful. It has blessed us beyond measure. With adoptive families, there is an instant connection and a true sense of community. It is only within this group that you find people who really "get it". They know the lingo, and they understand the joys and the pains of the journey.
This past weekend, we had the pleasure of meeting a wonderful couple who have four sweet children from China (the cuties in the funny kiddo photo above). The neat thing is that they saw Claire in June. They have walked the halls of the Chengdu Childrens' Welfare Institute.
They gave our hearts a boost by reporting that the orphanage is a clean and loving place. When they walked through her room, Claire was peacefully playing with her blanket as she went down for a morning nap. She is in a room with 20 or so other babies on one side of her room, and about 30 on the other. There is no heat or air in the orphanage, but that the Half the Sky Foundation nannies are loving on the kids. Our girl is being held and played with.
Thanks, Marye and Greg, for the advice, the double stroller and for the almost at the end of the journey boost!
7 comments:
Wow, it so great to hear that Claire is being well taken care of. It's really good to have this wonderful connection to her.
What a gift to get to talk with someone who saw your girl! How wonderful:)
What wonderful and comforting info! What a red thread connection you will always have with that family!!!
Blessings!
great news!
You know that us Mommy's wear our hearts outside of our bodies - the other side of the world is a long way away for your heart to reside. Thanks goodness she's coming home soon!
That is great news! I know it did your heart good to hear that.
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