Yesterday was the medical exam & Emily did AMAZING! It is such a scary time for the kids. They’ve only been with their new parents a few days & suddenly they have to get seen by several doctors all at once. Most kids scream & cry (understandable as they’ve just been through such trauma)! Well, our little Emily was so brave & only cried at the TB test! We couldn’t believe it!! We were so proud of her!
This morning when Emily awoke, she didn’t immediately cry like she had been doing. We are excited for the progress. Everyone went downstairs for breakfast and just she & I stayed in the room. We started playing with bubbles & she actually giggled & started WALKING AROUND THE ROOM! For the most part, she has wanted to be held non stop. I couldn’t believe this change in her. She ended up giggling!! Oh what a glorious sound this was to hear.
Mid-morning, we went to the pearl market & Shamian Island. We bought Emily a pearl necklace to give her someday. ❤️ We could tell as the day was going on, she was getting more & more comfortable with us. Smiling more & even letting us give her first ride in the stroller!!
We went to Lucy’s for lunch (popular restaurant that many adoptive families enjoy on the island) & watched Emily come alive before our eyes! She was giggling and really playing with the kids. Our hearts are so full seeing her finally let her guard down & start to like us!! What a blessing!
We then did some shopping where I might’ve gotten carried away. 😉 Hey-it’s not everyday I get to shop in my kids birth country! I bought gifts to give them on special occasions over the years. ☺️
After that, we headed over to check out the famous “White Swan” Hotel. It was under construction when we were here adopting Roy. It’s absolutely beautiful!!!
We are all just soo thrilled with the progress Emily has made! Soo much in one day!!
Of course we had to push it & try for her first bath tonight. 🙈 She was having NO PART of that! Not even w/big sister in the tub with her. We will try again soon.
Tomorrow we are off to the Safari Park. I can’t wait for the kids to experience this! We enjoyed it so much last time.
Please keep 🙏🏻 for us, especially Emily. They are felt & oh so needed!
Love,
Dawn for the Rettews ☺️
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