Today was the dreaded medical appointment. She did GREAT- even giggled as the doctors examined her- until that crazy TB test blood draw. This was the one part where the medical staff insists the parents stay out. So behind closed doors, I could hear multiple cries and shrieks of panic over and over again. She was in there for what seemed like forever. All I could do is stand there and imagine doing a kung foo kick to knock the door down and ending up in a Chinese jail somewhere being interrogated and bailed out by our guides. Poor girl finally emerged with both arms held out (they had to poke her multiple times to find a vein) and with 2 frazzled nurses telling us how strong she is and that she kicked them "really hard". Is it wrong that I wanted to give Yinchan a high-five after I heard that?? After some Skittles and Momma-lovin', we both recovered.
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| Waiting her turn! |
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| Eye exam continued... |
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A wine dispenser in the lobby of the buidling where the clinic is!!
The Skittles may have worked for her but THIS is clearly for the Mamas! |
In the evening, we had the opportunity to enjoy some pizza and take a cruise down the Pearl River with some of our travel group. It truly was beautiful! One thing about this trip- I have a new appreciation for China, it's land and it's people. Yinchan came out of her shell a little bit last night. Normally she freezes up in public and Joe is getting some sort of "complex" about it. She danced on the top floor of the boat with her Baba with lights all around her and the breeze flowing through her hair. Really- it was quite a sight.
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| A few of my new fellow-adoptive Mamas! |
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| Viewing the 3rd tallest building in the world on the 4th largest river in China. |
This morning after sleeping in (allelulia!) we ventured out to the Pearl Market to make our traditional wedding pearl purchase. After seeing all the "bling", the girl begged and begged to get her ears pierced the entire cab ride home! Yes, we have another girly girl on our hands. Lord, help us!
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| Baba concentrating on picking out just the right one! |
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| A sweaty little princess sporting her new pearls! |
Tonight we'll enjoy dinner at a Portugese restaurant with our group and prepare for the BIG appointment at the U.S. consulate tomorrow morning. Speaking of the good ol' USA- I miss home so much! I am counting down the days until we are reunited with our 3 other gorgeous babies, famiy and friends. A few things this trip I could not have lived without: Facetime, WeChat, and the daily letters/notes of prayer and encouragement given to me to open one day at a time by my dear friend Emily and my sweet church family. Only 3 more "sleeps" here until we are HOME! I've already started packing the suitcase....
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