A week ago, Evian was in a crib just like the ones shown. It is amazing what has happened in just a week.
Today, I, Russ, took a bus trip with some of the other adoptive families to the orphanage in Yangxi, a 3 ½ hour ride from here.
As I went to the orphanage, I didn’t really know what I’d feel. As I entered the “crib room”, about 16 kids Evian’s age were sleeping, looking around, and crying. It definitely was a sober moment. I felt very glad Evian didn’t have to spend any more time there. At the same time, though, I felt sad for those other babies.
In the end, I don’t think everything has sunk in for me yet. But knowing that we’ve followed the Lord through this process and He has given us a little bundle from China along with our other 2 beautiful daughters is more than we could have imagined. It was the summer of 1999 as an engaged couple when we were last here in China together. A lot has happened since then! We never knew we’d be back 11 years later to pick up a girl to be our daughter!
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One day a blogger posted a photo of a cribmate from Tomina's orphanage. They were wondering who the other little newborn baby in the crib was. I remember sceptically wondering who would be able to identify a baby only a few weeks old. I took a good look and instantly I knew it was my daughter. Even though I did not see her precious face until she was 16 months old, I instantly recognized her as an infant. I confirmed the chinese script and it surely was my little girl. That moment confirmed our destiny together and the plan God has always had for our family. Her little crib was aqua blue....
We are so happy for you and Evian and your miraculous journey. Many congratulations!
It has been so neat to follow this journey with you.... China of course holds a really special place in our hearts, but the reality of orphanage life is sobering. So very grateful Evian is in your arms, not one of those cribs.
we'd love to meet Evian one day :)
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