I just LOVE the suprise of getting new pictures of our kids sent over the computer every so often! It's so fun to study them and wonder about these two little people that we'll soon be holding. We're told Hana was moved last Friday to the transition center where Edilu is, and it appears from the pictures that she's doing well! We had been told that she was terrified anytime they took her out of her orphanage compound, so we were praying about this move to a new place. I have no idea what the deal is with the hospital-looking bracelets they both are wearing. Maybe they just do that while they are learning their names? And some body has brought some really CUTE little girl clothes/donations........look at those litte tennies! I wonder if she'll get to bring those home with her? I think I've heard that all clothing stays there and we have to bring our own for her, but not sure about that. I was SO happy to see that she has enough hair to put in tiny rubber bands now! There is a sweet little girl from church, a couple of years older than Hana, who has been praying that Hana will grow hair soon! She seems to take a real interest in Hana because she, herself, is in the foster care system and can relate to much of Hana's story. Her foster mom told me a couple of weeks ago that she prays every night for Hana, and that her hair will grow back. I'll have to tell her it is!! =) And I can't wait to get my hands on it! I'm studying up on that............. If she'll hold still long enough, I'm sure Alivia will be thrilled to play "beauty shop" and try all sorts of new do's on her!
No word yet on birth certificates, but hoping they come soon so we can make travel arrangements!!
The kids are so cute and I'm sure you're anxious to go get them and bring them home.
ReplyDeleteCute pics Nancie! Every child in the care center wears a bracelet w/ their first name on it. Once you take them to your guest house, you can cut it off (just like a hospital bracelet). : ) And, we were told we could keep the outfit Jada was wearing when she left the orphanage, but I returned it. Hope that BC comes soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks Janell! You are a wealth of information! I LOVE having some friends who have BTDT!! =)
ReplyDeleteAfter just returning from an orphanage with 50 kids, I think the arm band thing is a great idea...The nurse I replaced was kind enough to take pictures of all the kids so I could compare while passing meds. Since they shave everyone's head, it could be easy to mix them up if someone is new or in a hurry..
ReplyDeleteYep, glad Janell explained the bracelets to you. It's a fun item to have for their memory book, just like the hospital bracelets we have for our bio kids. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd we were told the same thing about the clothes - that they could keep what they had on. We kept them for keepsakes to include in Davis' memory box, but also brought more baby boy clothes that we donated to the care center too. We just exchanged one outfit for about 20 more. :)
And those colorful toyshelves looked familiar! Her hair is adorable! I want a girl so I can play with her hair!
How exciting!! It won't be long now!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to meet these precious little grand babies :)
She is so darling Nancie! Can't wait for her to be home with you!
ReplyDeleteMindy Anliker
Adorable new pics, Nancie!! Just a few weeks left : )
ReplyDeleteJenny D.
Too precious! She looks happy in her new setting! Counting the days! Monica
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