Today there is one fewer orphan.
One fewer child with no family.
This is the reason for our trek to China.
This morning, our guide brought us to the Civil Affairs Office.
The director of the Children's Welfare Institute (orphanage) met us there with Elliott.
(Although Elliott has been living with a foster family,
he still fell under the jurisdiction of the CWI.)
he still fell under the jurisdiction of the CWI.)
He has been so easy going the entire time!
As long as he has food, he is happy.
And whoever is holding the food, he is comfortable with.
For now at least.
I'm not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing. And now that we are back at the hotel, he
seems to keep expecting us to take him somewhere . . . I imagine to his foster home.
Tonight may be rough, but we are enjoying the bonding time for now.
with the director of the CWI
at the hotel with his photo book from us
(which he very much seemed to recognize)
Thank you to all who have helped make this a reality for us.
Looking forward to bringing him home and having him meet his brother and sisters!
Hastings family 3/19/12
ReplyDeleteYou all look so happy in these pictures. I hope the overnight went well. I hear the 3 monkeys stateside are making big plans for having donuts for Elliot when he gets home.He is such a cutie - can't wait to meet him. Love, Aunt Barb
I love it!!! I cannot even begin to tell you how thrilled we are for you! Looking forward to your safe return home...
ReplyDeleteSO THRILLED!!!!! YAY!!!!! We can't wait to meet him! One less orphan in the world...and one even happier and more complete family:)--extended family included! God bless all of you!!! Thank you so much for doing this blog--we love being able to follow you around in China:)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! Congrats! He is so painfully beautiful. (And, his teeny little nose reminds me so much of our little on waiting for us in Changchun it hurts my heart!) Again, congratulations and I can't wait to hear more about your journey. God bless you!
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