Thursday, November 10, 2005

No Big News Today


Today we just hung out in the room. Some of the others in the group went to the Anqing Orphanage. We chose not to go. First of all, Keegan had a hard night last night and I just wanted to be with her today. Secondly, it was a 2 hour bus ride one way and they were only going to be able to stay a few minutes. And for those of you that I haven't informed of the traffic issues - GOOD LORD!!!! I will explain once I am home!!!! Did I mention.....GOOD LORD!!!! Anyhow, once the members of our group got back - we found out that the orphanage sent some of the babies items to the parents. We received a certificate, a small photo book of some early Keegan photos, an Anqing Opera CD, and her clothes that she was found in..........very upseting. I am thankful to have these items but yet it's disturbing.

Our CCAI rep that is with us 24/7, Yisha, gave us a copy of her "finding ad" today. When babies are found they run an ad in the newspaper to see if anyone knows anything about the babies.........again, a little disturbing. It is the first picture of Keegan that we will ever have.

After having her only a few days - it's amazing how much we already know about her. How the way she reacts to things, the different cries and what they mean, etc. But it's so hard to imagine how, why and what these mothers go through when leaving these babies!!! And for those of you that know me well - I COULDN'T EVEN GIVE UP A CAT LET ALONE A BABY!!!!

We ventured out again to the local Lotus store (like a Walmart) and bought a few items. (side note-everyone here mainly rides bikes so they can't carry very many bags-almost all the check out lanes are 8 items or less, there are only 2 regular check out lanes!!!!!!! approx 15 express lanes!!!!!) Anyhow, we go thinking....well we will get out of the room for a while and browse the Lotus store - we get mobbed and stared out - so we just about run through the store just a snatchin' and a grabbin'!!!!! and then well......we are back at the hotel again.......

I believe we go to a local zoo tomorrow - rumor has it that there are monkeys that run loose!!!!!!!!!!! GOOD LORD!!!! I will advise tomorrow!! Never a dull moment around here!

Isn't funny how when you read the blog you can tell if it's Adam or me?????

Someone go eat at Columbia's for me - order the special with a baked potato (butter and sour cream) and the Diego salad - ranch dressing on the side!!!!!!

For those of you keeping score - pooped twice so far today..............

Until tomorrow - everyone enjoy your day!!! Thanks for following the journey!

3 Comments:

At 8:02 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Love that baby!! She's just sooo cute!! I'm glad they gave you her picture and other things. It will be good to have as she gets older. It's also good to have a baby picture of her.

Thanks for the Columbia's suggestion!! That sounds tasty!! If I go, I'll remember you as I'm eating that yummy steak, potato and salad.

You all have fun at the zoo. If one of the monkeys takes a liking to you, just bring it on home. It will fit in with the rest of the crew!!

Cherri

 
At 9:46 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

That baby girl of yours looks sooo happy! You are obviously VERY good parents. :) Of course, we knew you would be. We had a chance to go to the zoo in Guangzhou but chose to stick close to the room that day, so I'm excited to see pictures and what you think. I'm w/Cherri, bring us back a monkey! Riley would think you ROCKED!!!

Precious baby Keegan, we are so happy that you are finally w/your family. We can't wait until you are home so we can LOVE all over you!
~Erica
PS Steak and Diego salad? Sounds SOOOOOO good!!!!!

 
At 3:06 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sorry that you had to feel sad about Keegans start. All of that is behind her. I am happy you didn't go to the orphange because each of us would be getting a chinese baby girl for christmas. Glad all is well. hurry home. miss you!
jennifer

 

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