SHE IS IN OUR ARMS!! There are no words to adequately describe the joy of having Mary HaiTing put in our arms today. She welcomed us with a loud cry that lasted quite a while. In fact, she screamed her brains out for about one half hour. She is such a little thing, but spunky, as she wiggled in our arms to get a last look at the orphanage worker who cared for her as we left the room where we received th children. What we witnessed today, 9 beautiful children being placed in families, was miraculous. We thank God that we could be a part of it.
When we left the hotel where we recieved the children, Mary was screaming as were many of the kids. On the bus ride home, she continued to scream. However, when we got to our room, she calmed down very quickly and began checking out her surroundings. She is very observant, curious and loves to watch big sister Grace act silly.
Grace has been wonderful. She tried to warm up with Mary as soon as we had her. After about 15 minutes of solid crying, Grace finally put her fingers in her ears and walked to another part of the room. Once we got back to the hotel room, Grace hugged and kissed Mary, act goofy which resulted in a few smiles, and helped in whatever way she could think of or was asked to do. We are proud of her.
Mary is a mama's girl. If Mel leaves the room, Mary lets out a scream until she sees her mommy's face again. She and Grace took a bath together and both of them had a ball.
It is now Tuesday afternoon. Mary slept all night and has had a very good day. She only wants her mother to carry her and she continues to cry if Mel leaves the room. She is doing so well with the huge adjustment and we are having a wonderful time with her. Our adoption was made official this morning so we are finished with our appointments with government officials and now we have some free time for the next few days in Nanning.
Attached are a few pictures from yesterday.
Thanks for keeping us with us. Parker, if you need to send a message, feel free to email me at rbjlaw@gmail.com
10 comments:
Oh my gosh! Mary is a cutie. Grace can be quite the entertainer so I know she is a big help. Melanie looks ecstatic and I know you are as well. Those smiles are priceless. Can't wait to see everyone. My best to you all.
Congratulations! We are so excited for you guys. She is absolutely adorable and the bathtub picture is priceless. Can't wait to meet the newest addition to the Johnson family. Enjoy the rest of you trip and we are praying daily for a safe return home. Take Care
I had to check your blog the first thing this morning. How wonderful to see those smiling pictures! What a day to remember, and bravo to Grace, who is doing her best to welcome her sister. It's so great that you are keeping this diary - it is a precious thing -- as is Mary.
Thinking of you and imagining what you must be feeling. Love, Julie
What a beautiful child Mary is! We're so happy to hear that she seems to be adjusting so well and can't wait to meet her.
What a wonderful idea this blog was! Thank you so much.
We love you all,
Sharon, Marty, Lesley, Matt, Heather & Will
Phew, so glad everything has gone relatively well. Those glitches will just make a better story to tell Mary someday! I hope I get to meet both of those adorable girls some day soon. Di
Johnson!!! You're making me cry tears of joy! How beautiful she is and how awesome that we have followed your journey. So so happy for you, Mel and Grace. I'm very proud of Grace! Would love to see you at the airport when you return to Charleston --am supposed to be in depositions, but I'm hoping to get to be there to welcome "Big Sister Grace" and her little sister. God bless you all.
Maria
Mary is adorable! What a blessing! It is only right that Mary is a mommy's girl since Grace was a daddy's girl when you first got her. I am so proud of Grace. I am sure she is a big help during the transition. We are praying for you.
Melanie,
What a beautiful little girl she is. Congratulations. I am so happy for you and your family. Mary is a vision of hope and life.
Have a wonderful time and safe journeys home.
Love Carol Smith Graser
Hi! How wonderful. We are so excited for you. We are glad that things are going so well and that Mary can scream with such gusto. We must sign her up for theater. She is a beautiful girl and we are glad that Grace looks so happy and is being such a help. All our love.
Brandy and Melanie - Congratulations and we are all (Kerrell and the entire Wolfe family) very happy for you and also proud of you. It takes special people to do have done what you what have, in terms of responsibility, love and the effort that goes with and behind it. Enjoy the remainder of your visit and travel safely coming home. I will speak with you when you're back. Go Bucks and Go UConn.
Chris
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