Shortly after arriving at the orphanage, Mr. G. and Katie were honored guests at a banquet hosted by the director. In attendance was the director from all of Jiangsu Province. She had met Chao Yan when she was just little, and had taken a personal interest in her. Mr. G. said this experience was truly a surprise and an honor. The Jiangsu director presented Katie with a beautiful jade necklace, and asked that we keep in touch with her at least once a year. The banquet was served on a table that spun around. Katie was treated like a queen, and at one point, she got up and gave a speech! Mr. G. doesn’t know what she said, but she had everyone laughing so hard they were almost in tears.
Mr. G. got some photos of Katie when she was younger, as well as some photos of several babies in the orphanage.
After the orphanage visit, they headed off to go to Wantou Middle School, where Katie had been in seventh grade. She got to say goodbye to her headmaster, teachers, other students, and her best friend from school. Mr. G. got a picture of her sitting in Desk #4, where she sat when she was there.
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I cannot even remember how I came across your blog...but I have been reading for a few weeks and wanted to let you know that I'm praying for your family!
I love reading your blog and that you are doing this to help the other children understand Katie's transition. Katie and Mr. G are in my prayers...as well as you at home.
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