Two major steps are under our belt as of this evening. We received our adoption certificate from the Chinese government, making Cheryl and me Catherine's official parents. After a wait of several hours, all eleven families in our group loaded the bus for the police bureau with our adoption certificates where our new daughter's passports were initiated. The children and parents are bonding amazingly well, as evidenced by the contentment shown during today's administrative marathon. Cheryl and I are thanking God for the cooler weather for these first two days due to Typhoon Bilis - we're mainly receiving rain, but no serious weather.
Once the passports are complete, entry visas from the United States are the last hurdle. Tomorrow we spend the morning sightseeing around Guanzhou, to include some shopping.
5 comments:
Look at that face! That girl knows who Mommy is already. :) You cannot know how happy I am to see Catherine adjusting so easily. Enjoy the rest of your trip (and hurry home.)
We have been following your blog site...all seems to be going well...Catherine seems to be taking to you all really good. Will keep in touch..love Dad.
Rich (and family)Congrats! What a BEAUTIFUL daughter. A definate keeper! My son saw the pictures and stated, "see mom, it's easy" reference to getting a baby. He is now wanting to go to China for vacation. Looking forward to meeting your new addition! My assessment...definately no bonding issues! Have fun on the remainder of your trip! Looking forward to having you back to work.
Thanks for sharing.
Rich (and family)Congrats! What a BEAUTIFUL daughter. A definate keeper! My son saw the pictures and stated, "see mom, it's easy" reference to getting a baby. He is now wanting to go to China for vacation. Looking forward to meeting your new addition! My assessment...definately no bonding issues! Have fun on the remainder of your trip! Looking forward to having you back to work.
Thanks for sharing.
Yup, I can already see Cheryl having the time of her life with Catherine, now is her chance to do all the girly things, ribbons and bows and dresses here we come!
:)
Love you all...
Jess
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