A few details about gotcha day...

Here are a few more details about yesterday.  When we arrived at The Civil Affairs office, Emily & her orphanage workers had already arrived.  We saw her immediately!  She was smiling & happy as could be!  They ushered us all into a smaller room where we could do paperwork. 

While Mike & I were signing paperwork, Maddie & Roy began to play with Emily.  There were squeals of delight!!! Emily immediately gravitated towards Roy. It was adorable.  When he tried to stop playing with her, she immediately grabbed his hand & made him play again. ADORABLE!! 

Things were going fine until her orphanage workers disappeared.  Oh the tears & screams started coming.  She has been beside herself.  It’s the most heart breaking thing to watch.  She has every right to be terrified of us.  She has no clue as to what is going on. 

She has been struggling hard core since then.  The only times of quiet are when we have pulled up Chinese lullabies on YouTube or finding random cartoon shows in the hotel.  Her heart is just soo sad.   This is normal & in time she will learn to trust us.

This morning (10/9), we took her down to the breakfast buffet.  We thought for sure she would be delighted to have some delish warm Chinese food.  Nope! She wanted nothing to do with it.  Back in the room we went.  

Shortly thereafter, we went back to the civil affairs office to complete the adoption.  In China, they give you a 24 hour period to decide if you are happy with the child.  Of course we are!!!  Anyways, she was soo excited to see the orphanage workers for a short bit.  We asked them if they could get her to eat something.  Up until that point, she refused all food from us.  I think she is afraid we’ve poisoned it! 🙈 They were able to get her to eat one small pastry. 

After signing all the paperwork & stamping our thumbprint & her footprint, we began a small ceremony in a separate room.  They asked if we will always Love her & never abuse her.  We of course said YES! 

After that, the orphanage workers gave us a precious album, full of photos of Emily.

Shortly after that, the orphanage workers left, more tears from Emily came.  Poor poor dear. It makes us sooo sad to see her so upset.

We then went to the notary, bank to exchange money & then back to the hotel.  Jana went to the mall & brought back Burger King for lunch.  Well, are thrilled to say that Emily ate from us!! She has French fries!! Baby steps! Baby steps! At least (for now) we don’t have to worry about her being soo hungry.  

I’m trying to get her to doze for a nap right now. She is in my bed, watching some Chinese cartoon.  Hopefully she dozed off soon. 

Please pray for her heart!! My goodness! 

Thank you!!