Our international journey of adoption.

Our international journey of adoption.
Elias: Taiwan Age 9, Became part of our family 02/03/2010
Abram: China Age 6, Became a part of our family 02/05/2012
Jade: China Age 4, Became a part of our family 1/30/2012

Monday, January 30, 2012

Family Day for Jade Cai Yi

So after 13 long months we finally got to hold our baby girl. 

We are so happy to finally have her and we are excited to get her home and start working with her.  We were told that she only had mild delays.  Now that we have spent some time with her, we think that she has some more complicated delays.  This was hard to deal with at first.  We were just not mentally prepared for this.  Some of it could be the highly stressful situation we've all been thrown into (Us in China, her away from the home she grew up in).  We have been with her for almost 24 hours and she is still asking for her foster mother but she is slowly letting me comfort her.
She loves to smile and is a happy girl most of the time.  She has no idea what is going on and is scared.  She is our daughter and we love her so much.  She has the cutest faces that she makes and has such a sweet personality.  She loves her brother Elias and follows him around a lot.
We know that this is not going to be easy but we will make it.






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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    Angie, I love the picture of you holding her while she is sleeping. Made me a little emotional.

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  2. KathyJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Congratulations on meeting your daughter! She is a cutie pie! I hope that your visit to the Xining Children's Home and meeting with her foster family tomorrow goes well.

    Best wishes!

    Kathy (mom to Evan Fu Yang from Xining)

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  3. UnknownJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Congratulations! She is just precious!
    Hang in there, the first few days can be rough. Love the pic of her sleeping in your arms--so sweet:)

    Amy
    w8ing4aprincess on RQ

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  4. AmieeJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    I'm so happy for you to have your sweet girl in your arms. Your family is in our prayers!

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  5. KellyJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    SOOOO exciting! It is such and emotional time for sure! Your daughter is just darling!!!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    Words can't tell you how proud I feel, there are alot of tears that can...Dad

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  7. SusanJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Congratulations. Your daughter is adorable. We have been home with our son from Xining for 6 months. He has grown and changed so much. Enjoy your time in Xining.
    Susan

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  8. BrittanyJanuary 31, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    We are so happy for you guys! What an exciting time! The pictures of you guys FINALLY with your daughter make my heart happy! I love how you said she is following Elias around a lot! That made me giggle. Please know we are continuing to pray for you guys! Cannot wait for more updates and pictures as your journey continues!

    Praying!

    Love , Jordan and Britt

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  9. Don RobbinsJanuary 31, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Great pictures! Glad everything is going smoothly.

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  10. Vicki BatesFebruary 2, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Oh Angela! She is just beautiful! So happy for you all!

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  11. Laurie WellsFebruary 4, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    She is beautiful, you guys.. been thinking of you every day!!

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