Thursday morning in China we leave at 8:00 a.m. to visit the SWI (Social Welfare Institute) that Sweet Pea has been living in for the last 9 months. I've seen pictures, but I really don't know what to expect...in terms of what it will look like, how it will impact us all emotionally (including Sweet Pea), how much we will be allowed to see or photograph, and who we be able to meet.
We will also be able to visit where she was found and take pictures. Just thinking about that makes me emotional. 9 months ago we were camping in the mountains while our baby girl was being separated from her first family. That is sad all around.
Now I don't think Sweet Pea realizes it is sad yet. She is a crazy happy baby. She and I just spent the last hour giggling at each other until she was ready for sleep. (The guys were downstairs using the cool pool.)
But I don't think she could be this happy and playful without a lot of loving care given her at the SWI. I think we can also assume they gave her a lot of food. Whatever bits of that we'll get to witness tomorrow will be something to treasure forever. Not everyone is given this opportunity. I feel very blessed that we have been honored in this way...
...if a little nervous about an "at least a 2 hour" drive, a visit to her finding spot, and the SWI, and whatever emotions it triggers in our hearts, most of all in the heart of my newest tender baby.
We will also be able to visit where she was found and take pictures. Just thinking about that makes me emotional. 9 months ago we were camping in the mountains while our baby girl was being separated from her first family. That is sad all around.
Now I don't think Sweet Pea realizes it is sad yet. She is a crazy happy baby. She and I just spent the last hour giggling at each other until she was ready for sleep. (The guys were downstairs using the cool pool.)
But I don't think she could be this happy and playful without a lot of loving care given her at the SWI. I think we can also assume they gave her a lot of food. Whatever bits of that we'll get to witness tomorrow will be something to treasure forever. Not everyone is given this opportunity. I feel very blessed that we have been honored in this way...
...if a little nervous about an "at least a 2 hour" drive, a visit to her finding spot, and the SWI, and whatever emotions it triggers in our hearts, most of all in the heart of my newest tender baby.
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Praying for you today, my friend. May you feel the hand of the Father on you during this emotional day....
It's a hair raising drive to Yugan. Some amazing scenery though. Hope you are able to go inside the SWI. Unfortunately in October 2009 we werent, but our baby was found at the gate so we were able to have that memory for her.
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