This morning, the kids got to speak to Katie Chao Yan for the first time. We didn't get too far beyond "Hello", but it was nice for them all to talk to one another! Justin tried his hand at Mandarin...unfortunately he said, "This is your little sister, Justin" instead of "This is your little brother, Justin!" Giggling is a universal language, so maybe that was a good thing!
Mr. G. said that Katie's suitcase was filled with snacks and a change of clothes. He thinks that she was a favorite in the orphanage! She arrived with a cold and fever, so they have already visited the doctor and she is on medication for that. She also wears glasses! Everyone in our family does also, so she'll fit right in!
Mr. G. gave her some first grade sight word cards to read and she was able to read 8 out of 10 of them. She doesn't know what the words mean yet, but she's off to a good start! Mr. G. said that she really isn't understanding what he is saying to her, but that is to be expected. Denise (the guide) was with them all day today and could translate.
Tomorrow they will go back to the Civil Affairs office to sign the official adoption papers which will legally make her our daughter! Then they go to different offices for notary and passport processing. We'll talk with them again tonight (tomorrow morning for them).
Mr. G. sounds really exhausted! The lack of sleep plus the excitement of the day is taking its toll. He also accidentally brushed his teeth with sink water and has been paying the digestive price for it. Many times in other countries, you must drink or use bottled water instead of sink water, or you will get sick. Hoping a good night's rest leaves them ready to tackle tomorrow.
It sounds like their first day together was a huge success!
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