Hello Everyone,
Ruthie did great last night. She slept very well in her little bed between our two beds. She was happy this morning and came over to hug me. The clothes we brought her fit perfectly (size 8 in pants & size M in shirts for those of you who have asked). When she saw us brushing our teeth, she brought over her toothbrush so she could brush her teeth.
She did well at breakfast with us. We were told that since she had little experience making choices in regards to food, to just pick out her food for her. Kids from orphanages can often be overwhelmed when faced with too many choices. The breakfast buffet at our hotel is absolutely wonderful and she ate very well. She did get nervous when Todd would get up to get food, until I pointed out to her where he was. The same happened when I got up to get food.
We went back to the Civil Affairs Office in order to finalize our adoption with her. We were asked questions and had to promise never to abandon or abuse her and to lover her as if she was born to us. She was asked if she wanted us to be her mother & father and she said yes. Todd and I had to sign the official document and also put our thumbprint, using red ink, on the document. Ruthie had to put her hand print on the document stating she wanted us to adopt her. Below is a photo of her putting her hand print on the document.
She then was able to see Mama Wang, the assistant director of her orphanage. It was obvious that they had a special bond with each other. Before Mama Wang got there, Ruthie would keep looking out the window to see if she could see her coming. Ruthie did very well with her and did not cry and was happy to stay with us. We gave Mama Wang our gifts and donations along with letters and packages that we brought from the other older girls that had been adopted from the orphanage before. Below is a photo of Ruthie waiting for Mama Wang and us with her.
We are off to the park to play and then to go out for dumplings for lunch. I will write more later.
I hope you all are doing well.
Noelle
2 comments:
We finally figured out how to read the posts! yeah! thank you so much for letting us share your journey with you! We will continue to pray for you all! Hugs!
It sounds like Ruthie really loves Mama Wang. . .as well as other kids who sent packages/letters. It's wonderful to know that she was loved while being at the orphanage! That picture of Ruthie waiting for Mama Wang is so cute!
We are just enjoying reading about what you all are going through!
Love, Scott & Marisue
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