Hi all, we completed the paperwork today for the province, Tommy is ours! We'll finish the rest of the U.S. requirements in Gongzhou in a couple of days. Everything went very well, we were busy signing, and so unable to take our own pictures to post. The director indicated that we would receive the pictures of the proceedings in an album as a gift, which will be wonderful.
We were able to present our gifts to the orphanage director and staff, and they were very happy with the notes we had included with the gifts. We had enclosed handwritten notes in Chinese, giving our thanks for their care of our son.
Yesterday, when we picked up Tommy, the orphanage had put together a very nice album of professionally taken pictues. They had also given him some nice gifts, a souvenir from his home city of DaQing, a backpack with his favorite superhero (Automan), a new outfit, toothbrush and cup, and a bagful of his favorite snacks and treats. I've never seen the Chinese version of Chester the Cheetah!
Today after the paperwork, and the best lunch ever at the dumpling house, we had to make a shopping trip, and there is not alot of choice here, so off to Walmart! Five stories of craziness! We got some fun things, and some of Tommy's favorite candy to take home with us. Walmart is even less ex
We've had several problems with the phones, and finally reached our brother-in-law, in the middle of the night (sorry!). And Allison, listening to your menu, sounds like we're missing great dinners. I would give anything for ribs right now! Can't wait to get home, we miss you all so much!
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It sounds like you are having a great experience. I am so happy for you and for Tommy. He really is a cute kid. I'm looking forward to meeting him and seeing you all. Have a great rest of your time in China and a safe trip home. I'm so glad that everything finally worked out. Take care and I hope to see you soon.
Love, Julie
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