tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9914329445269435012024-02-06T19:08:27.518-08:00Haas' adoption journeyMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322522239766287699noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991432944526943501.post-84237862175869611322015-11-10T22:20:00.002-08:002015-11-10T22:20:46.574-08:00First Family Photos! We are so honored that a friend gifted us with a photo session yesterday to mark the first official professional photo shoot for our family! Woohoo! I hope you love these sneak peeks as much as we do.<br />
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I aslo added a few that I have been working on as well.<br />
We were talking (Dan and I ) and I think we figured out why she may not like the camera except from being shy it could be the only time she had photos taken of her is when her nannies were sending them to us.<br />
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<br />MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322522239766287699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991432944526943501.post-15195858066862369672015-10-22T23:53:00.000-07:002015-10-22T23:53:00.300-07:00meltdowns and progressWell to say yesterday was a calm day would be a vast understatement.<br />
Lily had a super rough day and had some meltdowns. Mama had a few herself and tried to keep calm.<br />
Lily has started using the word NO. Terrible twos, yes please!<br />
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She could not process mama correcting her in her use of the word no. This caused her to regress emotionally. Cue the Dog coming toward her and regressed again. Ok, so we got home and she was good then another incident happened and BAM emotional regression so Dan and I sat with her on the kitchen floor and brought in the dolls to engage her again. <br />
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The day ended with snuggles on the couch and kisses again. Wow, what a tiring day! We know this will happen but wow was it exhausting. <br />
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Then, today Lily was bright eyed and chipper. Today we painted a little and I could tell in many ways her art has improved as well as her recognition of objects. So, then I asked her if she wanted to paint a picture for Baba. She said yes! I said, maybe you could do a picture of you and Baba. So, she decided to instead draw a picture of us as a family!<br />
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This was huge as it was the first time she recognized us as a family! WOOHOO!!!<br />
So, after a hard day yesterday today brought much progress! Heres to the emotional roller coaster of parenting and adoption parenting at that!<br />
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WE LOVE OUR GIRL WITH EVERY FIBER OF OUR BEING!<br />
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Also, I had Lily stand against the height measurement thing and she has grown since September! WOOHOO!<br />
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<br />MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322522239766287699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991432944526943501.post-26497358864108788152015-10-20T01:21:00.000-07:002015-10-20T03:04:54.922-07:00Long over due Korean Return<div style="text-align: center;">
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This post has taken a while to formulate as things here have changed. We have experienced so much new that to share all of it would take years. So this is my attempt as sharing my heart as I reflect about the last 2 weeks or so.</div>
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After a long flight where Lily hardly slept we got back to Pyeongtaek where we were greeted by friends with a smile, hug, food and a sign that said welcome Home Haas 3. What a sweet way to be welcomed back. We traveled to our house and when we pulled in we noticed had a new car port. Crazy. We had no idea any of it was happening.</div>
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On our door was a sign that said Welcome Home Hope signed by the neighbors as well as a colorful streamer across the door. Lily was so tired and she could not handle the cat crying for attention. So we dropped the suitcases downstairs and rushed upstairs as she was crying. We did this at mom and dads house to. We put her in the bath to make her surroundings small and calm her. We shut all the doors to our room and all three of us went straight to bed. The following day she gradually went into another room of the house. The cat had to be locked up in the guest room for a while. It was so heartbreaking for us to hear him cry. So one of us went into the room once in a while to pet him. Lily was not having it at all.</div>
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The second day she helped us unpack. This was helpful for her to see familiar stuff from the states. This calmed her heart more and made her realized it was safe. Baba was able to help her set up her doll bed in her room which helped her realized her room was her room.</div>
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Slowly she felt more comfortable upstairs but downstairs still was scary to her. Over the next few days we played a bit more downstairs as we could hear the cat and see him from the patio. She realized she was safe from the cat when she saw the doors and the screens. Slowly with our help she was ok to just look at the cat in his room. We allowed the cat out once in a great while when we could control the surroundings. Now she feeds, plays with and loves the cat. What a change.</div>
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It was strange for my heart to be back as a mama! I have never been in Korea as a mama. This brought many emotions.</div>
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I have been trying to figure out what to write since I started the first part of this blog post about 2-3 weeks ago. I feel overwhelmed with the amount that I would like to write. But I will attempt to write my thoughts.</div>
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I love being a mama! I love being Lily's Mama. It has come much more naturally than I thought it would come. I have loved teaching her new things and watching her heart and face light up when she understands and gets it. What a joy!</div>
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Lily is a joy to be around and has a soul that lights up a room. She is sensitive, shy, tender hearted, and musical. Did I mention she loves to SING. She sings all the time. I am amazed how similar her little personality is to mine is so many ways. I am daily amazed that the Lord chose us to be her parents. She cracks us up daily in things she does and says. I just love her. I think its so sweet watching her care for her little dolls. We have named them all. Both Dan and I engage in dolls playing with her but yet love watching her learn to self play.</div>
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She continues to sleep well at almost 11 hours a night. She loves to shop with Mama for groceries which usually ends up with a little snack from the store. </div>
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I think whats been fun to watch is her sensory issues improve. She was terrified of fleece and anything that wasn't cotton. She was terrified of textures that she had not seen. She also was really jumpy with noises( this is all normal for kids from orphanages as they experience all new stuff and sounds). She has improved so much in all these areas. She's expanding her eating as well. She is a GREAT eater! She loves to eat. Not in a over indulgent way but healthy and normal. She also has never had access to food all the time so she is loving that.</div>
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Lily and I bake and cook all the time which I love. It constantly reminds me I need to work on patience as I often want to do it faster. I am learning to relax and let her just be. </div>
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We have done art projects (pumpkins, clay ornaments, painting and other things)</div>
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It has really just been fun to discover who Lily is and what makes her tick. Cocooning has been wonderful but for my extrovert nature I get antsy to be around adults. The Lord has granted some special times with friends on Thursdays (Dan's solo day with Lily, Mamas day off). I am able to have coffee or lunch with a friend and then head to a coffee shop to work on my Bible study materials that I am a part of on Sunday mornings. A friend is leading the group as we are going through the book (The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace).</div>
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Lily's English has improved a ton and she understands us much more when we speak. Dan and I are still trying hard to understand her but its getting better. She talks all the time and sings. We have been going through some preschool videos that teach her letters, shapes, and numbers with songs.</div>
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One thing also is we notice the gap in her left brain and right brain thinking. This is common for those older children who have spent significant time in an institution. The bridge from her right brain and left brain really hasn't formed much. So, we are working on improving that connection slowly. The good news is it will keep getting better and better. We noticed she was having meltdowns because she just could process cause and effect type of situations. I have been reading an amazing book that is helping us understand how to maneuver this and work on healing all this.</div>
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I am grateful for many friends who have been understanding when we have to cancel plans due to Lily needing space. </div>
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As a high introvert she craves and needs time alone to recharge. I have seen her get overloaded when there has been lots of people around like church. Usually after church we don't do anything social afterwards because she needs down time.</div>
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We took her to the doctor last week as many know and she did much better than expected. The doctor said her surgery looked great and that we didn't need to do anything now for her. Her foot is a different situation. She has six toe bones so in January we are going to have one of the tips of her big toe taken off. This will be a month long recovery so we will be doing it mid January as we have a staff conference in Okinawa the beginning part of January. </div>
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There is so much I could write but really the main thing is we are seeing the Lord stir her heart in small ways. We have been saturating ourselves and her in the word. We listen to scripture and music at night at bedtime. We listen to it in English and Mandarin. I love listening to her hum Jesus loves me throughout the day. We are praying for her little heart that she will one day choose to follow hard after the Lord. She has been placed in a ministry minded family so pray that we will be able to disciple her little heart with Gods heart. I look forward to the day I can have a heart conversation with her and here her stories.</div>
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In short, we love our little family that the Lord has created. We are praying the Lord uses all three of us for His glory in everything we do.</div>
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(I TRIED TO MAKE A VIDEO, BUT HAD NO LUCK. SO HERE ARE SOME PHOTOS INSTEAD)</div>
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1st day in Korea, unpacking</div>
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Getting ready for Church</div>
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I love my Baby Dolls</div>
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First football game ever!</div>
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Carrying my Baby Doll</div>
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Learning how to brush my teeth</div>
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Learning to paint with Mama</div>
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My completed paper mache pumpkin</div>
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Learning colors by playing Candyland with Mama and Baba</div>
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Lily giving kisses to Baba</div>
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<br />MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322522239766287699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991432944526943501.post-8099366383372635432015-09-09T14:34:00.000-07:002015-09-09T14:38:04.423-07:00Reflections and GoodbyesWe have more luggage on this trip home than we have ever traveled with. Yes I know traveling with a child we will have more but we have lots of items for Lily from others on this trip home!<br />
To say she is the same as when we got here is a vast understatement.<br />
When we arrived Lily was jet lagged and terrified. She was experiencing so much of everything and with people she had only known for 2 weeks. Her trust level has risen with us now which is a great thing.<br />
Shes experienced many new foods while here but her favorites so far are blueberries, cantaloupe, and eggs. She had an obsession with yogurt but that has faded. I am constantly in awe of how she is doing in spite of all of this traveling.<br />
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We have her passport, her Social Security card but were unable at this time to get a visa. We have to readopt her to get a US birth certificate. This is because Korea does not honor the Chinese birth certificate. So, in order for this to happen we first need the certificate of citizenship which will come in the mail sometime in the next few months. Once that certificate comes, then we go through more paperwork to readopt her which follows by applying for a visa. We are unsure at this time whether we can do all this in Korea or have to fly somewhere. We do however have to leave the country ever 90 days for her. She needs to go to another country and then she can come back for another 90 days. Repeat this process until we get the visa! Forced vacations. Those force vacations need money, so we will have to be so very frugal because we have lost support each month. Please pray for that, that the Lord would stir those that He has to join our Ministry team!<br />
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We are headed to the airport tomorrow morning for a 6am flight. We arrive Friday the 11th around 230pm. Please pray for our little one during this time as she shows lots of emotions now. Pray for a peaceful heart. <br />
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Below are some photos of goodbyes!<br />
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One with Gong Gong and Pow Pow and the other with Tai low low. (Beckes Grandma)<br />
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<br />MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322522239766287699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991432944526943501.post-14406884385478464552015-09-05T16:09:00.003-07:002015-09-05T16:17:34.896-07:00The last week before we go home!<br />
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This week we spent a lot of time playing, laughing and
getting to know each other. This included a trip to Tae<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lao Lao’s house (Great Grandma) and a meal
out with her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pow Pow and Gong Gong
(Grandpa and Grandma) even went with us to Edwards Apple Orchard where we
encountered apple donuts!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were
several other firsts this week, which included Swedish Pancakes, new friends
and a Chiropractor visit. As we were driving by I was nudged by the Holy Spirit
to notice a fish symbol on top of a Chiropractor sign.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As we turned around we decided to go in as
Becke’s back was suffering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No sooner
than I entered the receptionist said: ‘Dan Haas, is that you?’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The receptionist then said: ‘no missionary or
pastor pays money to come here’!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I
looked up I noticed Brenda speaking, a lady from Creekwood Church!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With an appointment made for Becke I came out
to the car and told Becke. We then had a mini praise service, thanking God for
the divine appointment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Part of how we
praised was using a Mandarin kids praise CD.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When we have the CD on we can hear a little voice singing along in the
back seat!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another way we try and bring
Mandarin into our world is through YouTube videos showing kids singing Praise
Music.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A favorite song of all of ours
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All in all this week can be summed up with new foods, God
moments and fun bonding moments. </div>
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At Rockford Roasters (a roasting coffee house downtown Rockford) </div>
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Lily's face cracks me up the most! </div>
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Four generation picture! </div>
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Gong Gong and Pow Pow with Lily</div>
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Waiting for Apple Donuts</div>
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Sitting in a train with Baba</div>
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Our little family! </div>
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Play time with Kate (first time she went off with her without us)</div>
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We have had a fun couple days as we were visiting with Oma and Opa Haas from California. We had some special times introducing Lily to them and watching their hearts grow toward each other. We went to the Japanese Gardens here and playing at the park. </div>
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We drove to Chicago yesterday to get Lily's passport and they said we had to come back the following day. After that appointment we met Oma and Opa Haas at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. It was fun to see her expressions seeing all the fish and animals. Following that we drove to Woodfield Mall and walked around. This was a special time as we found Lily her first shoes that did not pinch and were comfortable. She raced around running all over with Baba. </div>
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We said goodbye to Dan's parents and went to dinner with a friend before we drove back to my parents house. This was a super long day and Lily was really a trooper. She started to get really squirrelly near the end. She fell asleep on the way home. She then slept 12 hours last night. </div>
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Today Dan had to go back to Chicago to get her passport with Mom. They went to the Korean Consulate to check on how to get the visa. Well, they got the passport but the visa is a no go until we get the certificate of citizenship. So, we are OK to travel back to Korea, but she has to leave every 90 days until we get that letter. </div>
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Meanwhile Lily, Powpow and Mama went to lunch at steak N Shake and then swimming at Mama's aunts house. The water was frigid but we got in. I think Momma and Auntie were colder. WE did get to spray PowPow with water which was super fun. </div>
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Great Aunt Cathy playing with Lily.</div>
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Lily's new shoes that light up.</div>
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Saying goodbye to Oma and Opa Haas</div>
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Running down the hills and Great Grandmas. This was seconds before Momma bit the dust on the hill.</div>
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<br />MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322522239766287699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991432944526943501.post-19646633758125733282015-08-22T14:31:00.001-07:002015-08-22T14:31:11.260-07:00Farmers Market Today we went to a local farmers market which was another first for Lily. The vegetables were so fun to look at. The local grown sweet corn, the local grown potatoes, squash and even cheese!<br />
I just wanted to run through the streets singing with a huge smile but alas I contained my excitement and channeled it through the lens. <br />
Its things like this, (the farmers market) that make me miss the states terribly. We both love the midwest and the ease of life here. Simple ease.<br />
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Lily is continuing to bond well with both of us more and more. We
love all the giggles, the hugs, the little personality. We are amazed
that the Lord has chosen us to be her parents. We are getting to know
more and more when shes tired, when she upset and mostly when shes
peopled out. She is an introvert and needs time away from people often.
This looks like painting, playing with playdoh, reading or using an education app on the ipad.
This has been huge for us to get to know since we are staying with our
parents. The downstairs is her safe space where she can let loose and
relax. We have not had many people here. She has not spent time with my
brother and sister in law but only a few of their kids so she gets a
little time with kids. Kate had to be carefully introduced to her slowly
and then they bonded a bit. Lily still is behind Kate (who is around
the same age) but she is super gentle with Lily and shows her things in a
kid way that we can't. What a blessing. Lily does not like loud abrupt
voices or people. Even at the market today she needed both of us around
her. She held on to dad and watched to make sure momma was there too.<br />
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went to the eye doctor to make an appointment to get our eyes checked.
We had hoped to get hers done too but as soon as we walked up to the
place she started getting upset. So, we will wait for her eye checkup.
She loved sitting in a shopping car with a little belt on. In fact momma
just put her in the cart and she pointed to the belt and said MAMMA! Ok, I will put it on you.<br />
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is such a detail in the right place type of gal! We are
watching to see what her dominant hand is. I think its left so far but
its still up in the air as she uses both!<br />
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She is full of
spunk and has a strong will but its all wrapped up in a shy quiet little
one. When she is in her safe spot she is so talkative! We love it, but I
love most about her is her empathy. Even at the farmers market she came
across a little one in a stroller who was crying and I looked at her
and her eyes were fixed on that child. Also today I was changing my
insulin infusion site and she was so concerned and handed me everything I
needed without me even telling her or asking. Seriously this kid! <br />
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MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322522239766287699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991432944526943501.post-62874629660678354642015-08-21T18:04:00.001-07:002015-08-21T18:04:43.204-07:00Bonding daysWe have had some really good needed time to bond with Lily. She has had some really good days and good bonding. She has been feeling much more comfortable here at my parents house and is bubbly more upstairs. She still clings to Baba in new circumstances and thats good. He's her protector. Mama gets lots of snuggles, kisses and hugs to and its such a joy!<br />
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We went to the post office to find out infromation about where to go to get her passport. The local post office by my parents house doesn't do them. They gave us the name of the person at the one in Rockford that does it. We went in and talked with them. The gentleman was super nice and came off his break to talk to us. The office staff in the passport area is no more as there have been cuts. So this gentleman called the Downtown Chicago office and they said we could come in and get a same day passport!!! Yippie! So Wednesday we leave super early and travel into Chicago to get a passport. We are praying we get it that day or they said it would be mailed next day.<br />
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We have come to enjoy our little family walks at night here in the country. Its a great time for Dan and I to connect to. We talk through our fears, expectations and anxieties. It has been so nice the past few days and its been a joy to walk around outside.<br />
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I was able to get out and enjoy some garage sales and found some really good finds. Wednesday during nap time I went to Meijers and Starbucks with my oldest niece! She is so stellar and I really love spending time with her. She is going into 7th grade this year and is a joy to be around.<br />
She asked to have a sushi date before we left like we did last July when I was here.<br />
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There are so many joys and moments that take my breath away while getting to know Lily. She loves order, and loves to smile and laugh. Some of the smiling and laughing is showy in that she wants to please us now. We want her to be herself so we are bracing for more bumps and bruises along the way. Tonight we had a bruise as we asked her to pick up the applesauce she spilled. She knew what she did, looked at it and Dan and shook her head no. So Dan tried again, (I was busy with changing my insulin pump site) and she again said no. Screaming and crying commenssed and a battle of the wills. We had our Chinese book with what we were trying to say and she understood. Eventually she gave in and they cleaned it together.<br />
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We wonder sometimes if we start now with some light discipline or wait till we get home to Korea. But, in a situation like above there is a difference in when she just does something because she doesnt know and doing something that you know she knows.<br />
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Downstairs in my parents house is her safe spot. We are begining to see and understand her signs and symptoms of when she is tired and peopled out. Lily and Dans introvert blend well together. My extrovert is going a little crazy so I end up talked to whomever I can. Did I mention I love our little family!!!!<br />
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Nai Nai and Ye Ye come to visit!<br />
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Today, Oma and Opa Haas (Nai Nai and Ye Ye) came in to stay for a while. We had a down day of relaxing so Lily can get comfortable around them. We played, did bubbles, ate, and ended the day getting ice cream. They brought many goodies with them that were surrounded with love. One such gift was something Lily has fallen in love with. Its an American Girl doll that looks like Lily. What a joy its been to see her light up with the Doll and care for it. She received many outfits but tonight before bed she wore matching pajamas with the Doll.<br />
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Lily has received so many amazing gifts from so many people. These include church members, parents, Grandparents neighbors on both sides and some from people we do not even know. I am constantly blown away by how gracious the Lord has been during this process. Lily is doing really well. She clings to momma at home and when we leave the house she wants her dad, Her protector. They have such a sweet relationship and its such a joy to watch them bond.<br />
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<br />MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322522239766287699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991432944526943501.post-69665941754088720032015-08-18T17:52:00.001-07:002015-08-18T17:52:57.042-07:00Above and below waterThere is often this fairy tale notion of adoption in that you are rescuing a child so once you get them the child will live happily ever after. Is this what you have thought? Maybe the excitement leading up to the gotcha day with the family and then all that adrenaline leaves? This might be the case or it might not but what I do know is life gets way harder after Gotcha day.<br />
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Attachment is hard work. Adoption is hard work. Loving those that reject you is hard work. Lily is such a joy and a delight to be around. She really lights up a room and her laugh is nothing short of hearing the Lords laugh. With all this love, sometimes also comes rejection. She has never know unconditional love and love that is constant. This type of love also brings up emotions in her that she can't even understand. There are times when she loves Mama and then times Baba is her main squeeze. While in China Lily preferred Mama and Baba just helped where he could and rejoiced in the little things all the while his heart hurt. This happened to Mama the day we left for the United States. Baba was Lily's focus and this was such a blessing and answer to prayer. This brought out in Mama some feelings and emotions that had been bound up from the start. Part exhaustion, part anxiety, part fear mostly walking in the flesh. Its so easy to get caught up in fears and in our own insecurities that we forget what God has done and what He is doing. While I would love to say I immediately focused on Phillipians 4:8-9 and dwelled there this was far from the truth. I had so many emotions bottled up from the whole process of even going to China they all began to leak out. I found myself pleading and begging the Lord for peace, and begging to ease the hurt. This also brought up good conversation with Dan and I as he experienced much the same.<br />
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The Lord had done a huge work in my heart a few years back in dealing with how I was perceiving things. I perceived life thru the lenses of fear and rejection. Also, I tended to live in the victim mentality. While I thought the Lord had sifted my heart through and through in this area I quickly discovered that this was not the case. The Lord was not and is not done in my heart sifting out in this area.<br />
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Adoption brings out all your insecurities. Truly. It is so amazing being on this journey and wow, all I can say is Lily is stinking amazing. We constantly pray that she would come to know the Lord early and that she would allow the Lord to use her mightily.<br />
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We have loved this bonding time of just getting to know our daughter. We have had to teach her most everything from using a western toilet, brushing her teeth, washing her hands after going pee, and all the basics that we take for granted.<br />
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What we do know is she loves order and details. She likes things in their places. This is far from how I operate that its forcing my anal side (the little I have) to kick in and jump into action. What we don't know is if this is a coping thing, or if she really loves order. Time will tell.<br />
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Time is what we need now. We have to keep this in mind during the good days when we are above the water and in the bad days when are heads are underwater as she experiences grief and lashes out. We would love prayer during this time!<br />
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The photos are from introducing Lily to the park, and selfies with Mama! Oh how she loves to take photos with Mama!!!!! Also I have attached a cute little video. We have some books with stickers and blank faces that Lily has started diving into. She loves to put them on Mama's face as we talk about where the eyes are, and nose, and all the other facial features. Also she loves play dough and creating things. <br />
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Also, the third day we were here my niece Kate came in to meet Lily. Literally it was just standing next to M<br />
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Lily loves Dan's protection. When she is afraid or something new happens she runs to Dad. Hes safety! </div>
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Mama and Lily and smiling to Lily. Lily did give her a high five when she left. Kids have a way of breaking down barriers that adults cant. Kate came back to have a little play date a few days later. They got along great. Lily did reach her peak at one point and then the night was ended. My parents and brothers family has been so so gracious in giving space and having patience with Lily and us. Lily is terrified of strangers and is an extreme introvert. So we have to keep her exposure to people at a minimum otherwise she starts to retreat and disengage. She loves one on one with those she knows. Seriously her smile and little laugh could melt the hardest of hearts.<br />
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After five days she was comfortable in putting stickers on Gong Gong and Pow Pow's faces. (Grandma and Grandpa). Both grandma and grandpa have been amazing with her and us. The don't push anything and allow us and Lily to tell them when enough is enough. My mom has been nothing short of amazing. She makes sure we are fed with food we all can eat. She even had me look through a Paleo book of breads that she was going to make. She has been such a blessing to our hearts as we navigate things with our new little family. THANKS MOM and DAD!!! MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322522239766287699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991432944526943501.post-82695126067015976182015-08-15T14:31:00.003-07:002015-08-15T20:16:18.001-07:00We made it. <span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); color: #eeeeee; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">Well, we finally made it to our destination and to say the trip was eventful is an understatement. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">We left the hotel in a shuttle with a guide to help us get to the train. We finally boarded the train after trying to figure out how to maneuver all the luggage while caring for and carrying Lily who was crying during security. We got to the train and boarded got in our seats when a Chinese family came and said we were in their seats. We figured out our tickets were for the wrong day. Cue the stress hormone. Praise God they let us stay on the train as there were extra seats. We had already went through the customs area of leaving China to go to Hong Kong. Wow. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">We made it to the train station in Hong Kong about 7 and had to figure out how to get a taxi while Lily was pushing her suitcase. We got the taxi and Lily did not want to ride in it with momma so dad had to switch seats. I sat in front and Dan in back and both of us being exhaust at this point had to really focus on processing quickly our feelings and focus on our daughter. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">We got to the airport and checked in and tried hard to stay awake for our 1145 flight. Lily was a trooper, and didn't cry much or throw a tantrum at all which was a huge blessing. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">We boarded the 12 hour flight to London and all we wanted to do was sleep but the stewardess came around and served a meal right away. We were trying the let Lily sleep but she kept waking up. She did a great job of wearing a seat belt. In fact, she started putting it on herself. HUGE PRAISE! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">She slept cross ways for about 8 hours which was wonderful which meant we were able to get some sleep too. We arrived in London at 530am local time. Our next flight was at 1115, so we had hours to kill and stay awake. We found a play area but she needed socks in order to play in it. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">We got on our next plane a 8 hour trip which took forever. At least It felt like it did. Lily slept about 4 or 5 hours and was happy for the rest. We had been using pull ups on her at night but decided to put her in one on the plane This plane ride I realized she had filled her pull-up with poo. Ok, so for some you know how i have gagged in the past trying to change a poopy diaper. But, being the fearless mom I am, jumped in without hesitation. Once we got to the airplane bathroom, which is so tiny, I had to devise a plan. It was so comical trying to clean her on a closed toilet put her down to toss the wipes in the toilet and then clean her again. Repeat this 10 times in a supper tiny bathroom. We were both sweating when we were done. But, we made it through without gagging! Woohoo!! I know you might be think so what, it's a diaper... but after all these years of being stalled in this area with friends kids, I it was a big victory. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">We finished the plane ride and got to Chicago. We made it through the customs line and immigration. WOOHOOO!! Lily is now an American citizen!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">We met mom and we headed to the car. Lily was put in her car seat and freaked out as Dan was going to the other side. Since she was preferring Dan I was loading the car with mom. She finally got settled in the car and promptly fell asleep for the hour and half drive to Rockton. We came in as she was crying and decide to start a bath. Thankfully my parents were understanding and just let us care for her right away. The bath was what she needed to create boundaries and a safe zone for her. We are in the downstairs area of my parents house which is like a little apartment. After the bath we all <span style="background-color: yellow;">gathered</span> on one of the twin beds and snuggled. We whispered reassuring words both of us and then kissed her cheeks over and over again. This was what she needed to be calmed. She fell asleep pretty quick and then Dan and I hopped up into the upper trundle twin. We both passed out. We don't remember much. At that point we had traveled over 30 hours.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">About 2am today I woke up starving so I went upstairs to get some food and when I came back down Lily was wide awake and next to baba. She came right to me and we cleaned up and then snuggled on the couch for a few hours. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">Today has been really relaxed for her birthday. She has gone to 2 parks and met her cousin Kate. She gave her a high five as well as Caleb (her other cousin) </span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">She is doing well right now since she knows the lower area of the house is her safe zone. It's creating boundaries for her and then she gradually becomes more comfortable. She has started smiling a little more to grandpa. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">Momma and Lily took a nap today while dad was doing seminary. Lily was fighting taking a nap but was so snugly and happy with momma and we got great face to face time. She finally gave into the nap when I put on our Chinese lullaby music. I transferred to the upper bed and started reading an adoption of the older child book and fell asleep too. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">Baba came in about 2 hours later and woke us up. That was really hard to wake up. Jet lag with no kids is no joke,but with kids is so Hard! I jumped down to the lower bed and snuggled and both her and I fell back to sleep. Baba had to wake us up again. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">We are having an ice cream cake tonight for her 6th birthday. I will include photos in our next blog. Things have been hard, and amazing all at the same time.</span><br />
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At the park in Rockton. Baba went down the slide first to dry it from the rain! </div>
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MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322522239766287699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991432944526943501.post-32309975807088684572015-08-12T05:26:00.005-07:002015-08-12T05:26:39.228-07:00Day 9<div style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;">
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Since last nights cruise was a little long we were all so tired this morning but thanks to some caffeine and adrenaline we were up and moving. We gather in the hotel lobby with some others at 740 am and got on a bus. The consulate was so crazy and we all were dripping with sweat by the time we got into security. We went upstairs and to the window we needed. One family member took An oath and then we were called up for a little interview one by one. We were back at the hotel by 1030 and had an hour before we were leaving again to another sightseeing place. Shemaine island where we got some goodies and a wonderful Green Tea Frappuccino which Lily had half. </div>
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We came back to the hotel and I started to pack up and then we decided to go swimming. Actually I wanted a nap but Lily is still picky in who goes. She is letting dan do many things with and for her mostly as long as I am around. I get out of the way when they are bonding and she does great. </div>
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Now is dinner and we introduced her to peanut butter and jelly to which her response was adorable. SHE LOVES IT! </div>
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She is starting to show lots more personality in how she is eating. The first few days she ate everything we gave her now she tells us what she doesn't like. She is also eating really well. She does not like anything green, onions, milk and cheese. But she loves bananas oranges, sausage, yogurt and apple juice. </div>
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She is learning how to brush her teeth and this morning after breakfast she learned how to make a paper airplane with baba. Lily also skyped with pong pong (Beckes dad) this morning for the first time. She wasn't sure about it but said bye bye pong pong when we hung up. </div>
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We went to one of the local stores ( think Walmart type) called aeon. We got a few things for her there. We then returned to the hotel and spent time at the pool where she ventured in the deep area of the kiddie pool and then into the big people's pool. She did such a great job and she was fearing less. Woohoo.</div>
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We had a dinner cruise tonight on the river and it was a great time. The food was ok,fellowship great and the view amazing. See photos below. The thing that happened tonight that was huge was dan was able to take Lily potty. Woohoo!! Then upon returning she sat on his lap for a brief moment to have ice cream! </div>
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We are now settled into bed as we have a big day tomorrow as its our U.S. Consulate appointment to get her visa for the states. It's an early morning so this tired momma is signing out. </div>
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Today we were able to Skype with Oma and Opa Haas and introduce them to Lily. </div>
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We met the rest of our group at 915 for a group photo and it was off to a tourist spot. It is the Chan's family house for many generations. The house is now set up with many artists from the region. After the forty minute stop we were taken to the Jade and Pearl district. As it is Chinese custom, to give your daughter a pearl, we bought her a necklace and earrings for her wedding day. After these expos we journeyed back to receive our final paperwork for our U.S. consulate 'hearing', which will enable us to give Lily citizenship! </div>
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We celebrated with a cake that was accidentally delivered to our front door at ten PM last night, then read the paperwork. Our daughter was abandoned the day she was born, at a supermarket near the border of Vietnam, and China. An unknown person alerted the police and they took her to the orphanage. Who? We know the police officers name but this all we know. The important part is our daughter was placed in a cardboard box, with a sign that stated her birthdate only. The orphanage gave her the name 'Fang Hi'. Why important? One we have her! Two she could have been thrown into the river instead! </div>
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When we squared away all the paperwork, we headed out to the kiddie pool. Lily stayed in the shallow end and tried to splash mom, who was snapping away with her camera. We made some progress with the pool as before is she would not go near the pool!</div>
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After dinner with our friends, the Knotts, we are back in our room unwinding. </div>
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We have a slower day <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1885884498" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">tomorrow</span></span> which includes waiting for the TB results and then a river cruise in the evening. </div>
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For now, enjoy our beauty!<br />
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Well, today started out rough for our little one. Today was the medical checkup and we went to four stations. Lily broke down waiting in line for the first one. She was so upset all throughout the process and all we could do was reassure her we were there and it was ok. The worst and best moment was in the general doctors office where she had to remove her pants and shoes. She started thrashing her legs this was the worst for us to see, however she was sweet when she cried out for Mama. That was the first cry for mama by name. It was so so hard to see her go thru this, but we had to reassure her it was ok. The last station was a TB Shot area where we had to give her over to the nurses and we could not go in. All we could do was listen and pray from the outside. Argh was so hard. However we were the heroes when she came out as she reached out to us. We decided to get her urine tested too since she's been peeing about every 30 minutes but then again she drinks a lot of water. At the orphanage they were allowed to go twice per day. We wanted to check for any infection just to be safe. </div>
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After several attempts and even stage fright when Baba came in the bathroom with us, the second time we managed to get enough and with that all of us left the medical building. </div>
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Lily and I headed back to the room as Dan and others went shopping. We took a lazy afternoon and decompressed. She was back to her bubbly self on the bus back. </div>
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Mama and Lily did manage to take a trip to a coffeehouse. Don't tell Dan it was at Starbucks! As dad was filling out more paperwork for Lily's American Visa we sat and drank our drinks. Lily was cute as she came and welcomed Baba as he came back into the room. </div>
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This evening we took a walk and Baba even got to hold her (she prefers me). We are working on Baba and Lily time as he has bath duty as this juncture and she loves it. </div>
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Tonight we went for dim sum and oh boy was it yummy. He wait staff fell to Lily's charm one by one and when we left she said bye bye to all of them and they all were smiling ear to ear. See photo below,with momma and Lily having a Kodak moment with chopsticks. She's picking up how to use them really well. She also is grasping the fork too as both really were foreign concepts to her. In her orphanage she was fed with everyone sitting on bouncy balls around a table and the nanny would feed a scoop of Congie ( think seafood porridge) one by one. This breaks my heart. We are learning foods she likes and doesn't like. </div>
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After dinner we strolled in the garden at the hotel and got some great photos of crossing a path on rocks with mom, and looking at fishes with baba. Now we return back to the room where bath time has begun. She got lollipop sugar in her hair and in mamas hair from this morning. </div>
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One other fun thing today she has been naming colors in English ( slurred English) but English much the same. She have an app for preschoolers on the iPad and she repeating colors too as well as repeating from momma too. </div>
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Her little voice is simply amazing. Her laugh will melt the strongest of hearts. </div>
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Thank you to those of you praying and sending kind words. <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_612220485" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Tomorrow</span></span> we go on a trip in the morning to a nearby village with sightseeing and shopping. <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_612220486" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Tomorrow</span></span> afternoon we will take an easy night. </div>
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Today we gathered in the lobby at 930 and headed to the airport. We also received from our guide the note that was left with Lily when she was born by her birth mother. We found out more information about her birthplace while here. </div>
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She does great in the car and at the airport as well but terror breaks out when she encountered a seatbelt on the plane. China does not use seatbelts so this is a foreign concept to her. She screamed, I sat her on my lap and she didn't like having the belt around us both. So we put her back into her seat. Needless to say dans hand felt the brunt as he was holding the belt buckle and she was pinching him to get it off. Finally I brought her again to my lap in hysterics and she calmed down and didn't mind the belt. I think I will have a seat buddy on the long trips to the states. I love the snuggles so it's ok! She is a snuggle bug too. </div>
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We made it to the hotel and it's amazing. It's a 5 star hotel where dignitaries come( why are we here) and we are in a suite! Each room has a separate central air controller. Ah the only bad thing when we went for dinner the difference in temps were drastic. It's 102 here and really really hot. Yeah for AC. </div>
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She's starting to warm up to dan a little more. She loves bath time so we are letting Dan do that. They have a great time and then they both take their cold medicine together! </div>
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She is such a delight and is chatting up a storm and dances around the room singing and laughing. Truly the joy of the Lord shines thru. </div>
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Today was a down day. Other families went to see the orphanages but we decided with our guides advice to not go. So we enjoyed time together having giggles and laughed as a little family. After breakfast we walked out to a park close by the hotel and we fed some fish and strolled for about 45 minutes. We headed back to the mall where we introduced Lily to her first coffee house. NO SHE DID NOT HAVE COFFEE, just in case you were wondering. She had water and a fruit snack while Baba and I enjoyed a iced coffee. It's funny her first place was Starbucks because Dan really dislikes Starbucks. </div>
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We went to a Thai place for lunch and were followed by this German lady who was recruiting for her German school here. This lady followed us into the place and Lily looked at her like saying " lady, you are disrupting our lunch leave us be". </div>
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She is such a joy and really is concerned for those that are feeling something around her. I think, this has to do with her helping in the orphanage but when I was changing my insulin pump site she came over and would not leave my side until I was done. She even took the pump as it was beeping and handed it back to me. She also comes over when I am checking my sugar and makes sure things are ok and then zips my case back up for me. What a sweetheart! </div>
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Thank you all for so many prayers and kind wishes. We really could not even have met her or done this without the community that brought her to us. We are overwhelmingly grateful for all of you. </div>
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Today was a sight seeing tour day. We went to a huge park and walked around in the rainforest like weather. All of us were sweating buckets. We walked around for about 2 hours and then went to a open air market that we were able to find a few gifts at. </div>
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We are so so enjoying her and all the joy she brings to us in just one glance. She has started talking a bit more and has said a few English words. She says "I need to use the bathroom, and Mama". </div>
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One of the most amazing things that I realized on the first day is her left foot has two toes fused together and it makes a heart on the tips. This is special for a few reasons. First, God did a work in my heart with letting Him show me His love by hearts each day in random places. Second it's a symbol and physical symbol from the Lord to remind her she is made with love from the Lord. What a beautiful thing to be able to share with her soon. </div>
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Please continue to pray for bonding and rest. She is sleeping 10 hours each night but we get up to make sure she's good. Both baba and Lily have colds so they both take a herbal tea (from local herbalists) a few times a day. Please pray as we travel <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2123632261" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday</span></span> to another part of China for the U.S. Consulate and her doctors checkups. The doctors will give a TB shot which will hurt bad so please pray for that as we can't go with her in the doc office for the shot.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00110141784221064718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991432944526943501.post-15923337743575417482015-08-04T03:55:00.004-07:002015-08-04T03:55:49.009-07:00Chinese official day<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">We made if official in China. now we waited papers to take with us </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_828074281" style="background-color: white; border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Frida</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"> to the next hotel and province. Lily is doing well, she had a full 10 hours of sleep last night and even managed to pee on mama. (Welcome to motherhood). </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">She is a delight and is super snugly with Mama. While she let Baba hold her and feed her for breakfast today while going to the offices all she preferred was mama to hold her. I was sweating buckets but was so worth the snuggles Our hearts are full of so much joy as wow, she is amazing! Those eyes are captivating! </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00110141784221064718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991432944526943501.post-7841393467537241432015-08-02T21:37:00.000-07:002015-08-02T21:37:18.260-07:00Day 1 <br />
We meet Lily in 2 hours and 15 minutes. We came back from breakfast and had a little gift on our bed.<br />
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We just boarded our first plane headed to Shanghai. it's a little unreal that we are going. We got to the airport and got in the wrong airline check in counter. we had to go over to Korean Air which had a huge line and we were a little concerned we might not get in in time. Praise God we made it with 10 minutes to spear to the gate so we got breakfast and coffee. neither of us slept last night really well waking up throughout the night.<br />
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On the plane we met some new friends who are adopting a 8 year old girl and we will meet up with them at the garden hotel. They adopted a little girl about a year ago and had such a great experience and decided to do it again.<br />
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Woo Whoo, it's really getting real. our new friends Chuck and Beth are adopting a 8 year old girl.. We have been able to share stories of the journey so far and things we hope for with our daughters. Wow even that sounds really strange to say.<br />
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As we were leaving we thought about when we step back into this airport we will have a daughter. Oh what will life be like.<br />
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We have an 1.30 hours flight to Shanghai and then We will change airports and fly to an nanning.<br />
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We got a metro train ticket from the first airport and figured out where to go. While on the train (if we have learned anything in Asia its when everyone does something and you don't chances are you are wrong) a kind lady was leaving with everyone and and told us if we were going to this airport we needed to change trains. Thank you Lord for sending her. We are now on another train and its glorious as the train moves it's a wind tunnel of breezes and ah it feels good. there is even a little girl singing let it go super loud in English!! Woot woot, this metro feels just like Korea except the language. Thankfully the destination names are in English.<br />
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We are headed to hongqio airport. We got to the airport, and had a gate change and are finally on our plane.<br />
We just boarded and we are sitting in an exit row. The funny thing is there's a spot outside the plane that says cut plane here. I laughed, but realized I wouldn't be laughing during it.<br />
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I am getting super excited. I found myself as we are checking in at this airport looking at the ladies behind the counter and my mind and heart wondered about Lily's mom. what is she doing now? W<span style="text-align: center;">e do know that Lil y was loved because her mother wrapped her and put her at the police station. So we know she loved her or she would have just put her anywhere and not wrapped up. </span><br />
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There is no turning back. It reminds me of that song I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW Jesus. We are all in with Jesus, not during back. Thinking about how when we are adopted into Gods family we are in. That's it. Nothing an separate us<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00110141784221064718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991432944526943501.post-77337213442504673222015-07-30T06:33:00.002-07:002015-07-30T06:33:38.652-07:00Ready set GO!<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">
Today after VBS we did most of the errands we had to do before we go and get Lily! Chinese money, rent, last things to bring etc... At this point in our journey we are stunned at what the Lord has accomplished and brought us through. The icing on the cake is that our friends who moved from Korea about a year ago will be adopting a little girl as well and will be there with us. What a joy to be on this journey together! </div>
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The amount of overwhelming love and support has encouraged our hearts and has brought us unspeakable joy. I have said this before but it really has taken a community ( the Body of Christ) to bring Lily Hope Home! All the funds, prayers, encouragement and hugs that all of you have given will be in forever written on our hearts and shared with Lily! She will know how she is loved already, and prayed for throughout the world before folks even met her. </div>
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I know this journey is just beginning and we can't even comprehend what is about to happen in our hearts, our home and in our lives. We know the Lord has something special planned for Lily as He has made it so clear that she is our daughter well before things were finalized. We HOPED in Christ for our family and its amazing to see that the Lord is faithful to His calling so many years ago when he spoke to our hearts. </div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Heres one last photo before Lily officially meets her mama and baba and officially becomes a Haas. WOOHOO!!!!!!! Let the sleepless nights and love begin. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00110141784221064718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991432944526943501.post-45729892222343189242015-07-27T05:05:00.002-07:002015-07-27T05:05:12.170-07:00Bags are packed! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, the bags are almost packed and we are getting things set to leave in 6 days to get our girl! </div>
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We are extremely at peace but still wonder how she will respond to us. Will she cry and scream in terror or will she warm up right away. Its a waiting game now. </div>
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Our cat is experiencing all the nerves as he is peeing on all things carpet. We are trying to figure out how to help him. Poor thing! </div>
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We leave Sunday morning and fly to China. We will arrive around 7pm, and then meet Lily around 2-3 pm we will meet her. AH!! That would be about midnight Central time in the USA! </div>
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Can't wait to meet her and see what the Lord has in store for our little family HE HAS built! </div>
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<br />MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322522239766287699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991432944526943501.post-61563202071445976082015-07-13T20:41:00.002-07:002015-07-13T20:41:51.082-07:00We have Travel Approval!!!! Lily here we come! Its with great joy I can share we have travel approval. What does this mean? The frenzy can begin. We have a gotcha day of the third of August. We will fly into China the 1st and have a day to have our guide take us around. We will meet Lily August 3rd!<br />
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Its amazing to my heart that the day that we prayed for since 2010 is finally here. Our adoption journey that the Lord truly has taken us on has been filled with twists and turns. We are not the same people now than when we started this journey. We have grown a ton and even moved to another country.<br />
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We are excited and are terrified at the same time. Our thoughts are filled with the questions of what if, and attachment, and language, and love, and cuddling. Yep we are all over the map.<br />
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We will have a friend of ours updating this blog while in China so be on the look out.<br />
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Woohoo! Here we go!<br />
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<br />MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322522239766287699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991432944526943501.post-75298417090967485662015-06-20T17:54:00.001-07:002015-06-20T17:54:35.066-07:00Happy Fathers DayI surprised Dan with a framed gift from Lily for Fathers Day.<br />
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<br />MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322522239766287699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991432944526943501.post-28212328552757990632015-06-18T17:19:00.002-07:002015-06-18T17:19:49.806-07:00Visa applied for<div style="text-align: center;">
Well, we are one more step closer. What does this mean? </div>
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We are waiting for our Article 5 pickup, after that all the forms get sent to China and we await Travel Approval. Can it be its almost here? </div>
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We are hoping to have travel approval by mid July to have a gotcha day of July 27th! </div>
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Please also pray as a friend is adopting too and it might be that we are in China together since our kids are in the same province. That would be a huge blessing from the Lord if that happened. </div>
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I will post when we get travel approval!! </div>
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Hang in there everyone we are almost at show time! </div>
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