Today was a very exciting, emotional and surreal day for Carter, Me, and our beautiful little M.
Before she arrived, Pat told us that she feared that M was going to have a very difficult adjustment as she is very attached to her foster mother and her home. M, carried by her social worker, Nareerat, came into the hotel conference room and immediately began to cry. She was very fearful of us and being at the hotel, period. We had some toys with us and began to try to get her to have some sort of comfort level with us and gain her trust. I honestly thought that there was no way that she would allow herself to be peeled from Nareerat’s arms! But slowly she went to Pat, and from Pat to me and from me to Carter. We spent about 3 1/2 hours together. Carrying her around the hotel conference room, in the hotel restaurant, and up in our room. She was very brave, but gently sobbed intermittently throughout the afternoon – but she did allow us to hold her for much of the time. Our little girl is absolutely beautiful and it is very difficult to see her so upset and hurting. We know why she’s sad – and we also know it will slowly get better with time and patience as we become more familiar to her.
Tomorrow we will spend the entire day together – a little time at the hotel, and then some shopping and lunch in the Central Department Store (a mall). Following that, we’ll head out of the city to M’s foster family, where we’ll have the chance to see where she’s been living. Promises to be another exciting and emotional day. More to come.....
Before she arrived, Pat told us that she feared that M was going to have a very difficult adjustment as she is very attached to her foster mother and her home. M, carried by her social worker, Nareerat, came into the hotel conference room and immediately began to cry. She was very fearful of us and being at the hotel, period. We had some toys with us and began to try to get her to have some sort of comfort level with us and gain her trust. I honestly thought that there was no way that she would allow herself to be peeled from Nareerat’s arms! But slowly she went to Pat, and from Pat to me and from me to Carter. We spent about 3 1/2 hours together. Carrying her around the hotel conference room, in the hotel restaurant, and up in our room. She was very brave, but gently sobbed intermittently throughout the afternoon – but she did allow us to hold her for much of the time. Our little girl is absolutely beautiful and it is very difficult to see her so upset and hurting. We know why she’s sad – and we also know it will slowly get better with time and patience as we become more familiar to her.
Tomorrow we will spend the entire day together – a little time at the hotel, and then some shopping and lunch in the Central Department Store (a mall). Following that, we’ll head out of the city to M’s foster family, where we’ll have the chance to see where she’s been living. Promises to be another exciting and emotional day. More to come.....
11 comments:
SHE IS BEAUTIFUL!!!! Oh yes, tomorrow will be quite an emotional day and one step closer to have her in your arms forever. Take your pics with the FF to foodland and get them developed to send back to them with SW I am sure they will love them as a keep sake of meeting you.
Can't wait to read more tomorrow!!! And post more pics of that gorgeous little girl!!!
Hirally
She is gorgeous! Enjoy your time in Bangkok with your daughter!
Love,
Leah
Beautiful indeed. The new grandparents are thrilled and so proud. I think everyone will adjust very quick. Looks like we'll be traveling again very soon.
You guessed it. There is a very emotional Lady next to me here.
Love all of you.
Amy,
How exciting, and emotional. Goodness! She is so adorable and sincere. I can't wait to read about Day 2 with your little girl.
Best,
Sarah
It sounds like your trip has been great! Your daughter is precious! She is so lucky to be a part of your family.
Pam, Chris, Grace, Emma and Brady
Praying for grace and strength and peace for you all as you get to know each other!!!!! She is adorable, but the realities are bittersweet, aren't they... Thanks so much for sharing the journey with us!
SHE IS GORGEOUS! I can't wait until I get to meet her. I know you'll have a great time with her. It'll be fun to have another cousin. Have fun!
Love,
Georgia V.
A&C,
It is indescribable, witnessing your adventure. You must be overwhelmed with the beautiful sights, the physical travel, and of course the emotional aspects that go into this final phase of your trip.
Though we can't physically be with you, your journal entries make it seem as if we are there during your first meeting with M. in the hotel room. Such an exciting experience! The first of many--but the official beginning.
Congratulations!
(Has Carter sung her anything yet?She won't be able to resist his voice!)
Love,
Kath
We are all thinking of you and can not wait to meet your adorable little girl!
Enjoy this precious time with M!
Veronica
C&A... she's a heartbreaker! Hurry home so we can all give her a squeeze. And thanks for including us on the adventure with your daily posts. We're looking forward to welcoming you all home.
Steve and Margie
Amy and Carter, thank you for sharing this experience with us. I can only imagine all of the emotions! We are wishing you all the best and keeping you in our prayers! Much love, Joanne
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