Today I am pleased to announce my daughter LIKES ME!! What a treat that is. We had so much fun! We had our appointment at the US Consulate to get our entry Visa for Isabella and SHE CAN COME HOME!! Not that we ever doubted it but it is always nice to see in her new passport. Also, we were really happy to hear that they will be a little less paperwork when we get home (and less fees) due to the Hague Treaty for adoptions being in place with both China and the US. Isabella and I even got applause along with Stacy and Keira for adopting 4 & 3 times. So many wonderful families adopting and it nice to see so many little ones FINALLY finding their homes.
After that we did our final stops and goodbyes to people who have been so kind and patient with the girls. The resturants where we eat, the stores we stopped by all have been so sweet with the girls that they call them their friends (in Chinese of course) While leaving one store it is so funny to watch Isabella because for some reason she thinks she must hail the cab!! Sticks her little arm out and waves for one like a pro. Both girls got afraid of men asking for $$ and Isabella tells them "NO" and well I'm not sure what else. After we got in the taxi, Isabella really clung to me and put her head on me and well I guess I think a little fear is a wonderful thing!! It broke the ice with her or many finally she was able to let me comfort her - whatever the reason I it was so good to have. We really did not stuggle with anything today.
What a wonderful way to end our time in China - breaking through with my daughter. While I know and appreciate that she still loves the Director her little heart is making room for me!! I just can't wait to share her with her family. There is so much for love about both girls!! Both so very different but yet such incredible gifts.
Looking back to the 1 1/2 weeks they have been with us, we can see their love growing for us. So wonderful to feel that after loving these girls for so long!!
Well I must get a couple of hours sleep before we leave in the morning to Hong Kong. We stay overnight and leave early on Sat for home. Sorry I don't have time to post pictures and will not be able to access the blog from the Hong Kong hotel. I do may best to post when we got home and let you know how the flights and the GRAND REUNION goes.
Thank you Lord for directing the path for us to the precious little girls!! I will forever be greatful!
tammy
ps. Thank you Tori for your email and prayers - see you Sat!!!
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Hi Tammy!
Just checking in and wishing you safe travels! I came across your blog tonight and can't believe how much I miss Isabella and Keira already! They are too sweet for words. I can't wait until Isabella fully lets you in and you can experience all the love she has to share. She was so wonderful and sweet to Kaylie while we were in China, it just melts my heart! We have a blog if you would like to keep up to date with Kaylie as well. I hope the trip home was less eventful than the one to China! I am sure it was wonderful to see your children and be a complete family once again! Take care,
Alison Schmitz
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/babyschmitz
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