The verdict is in. Our escort believes that Anna does not have the chicken pox. We still are not sure. We feel that we could play connect the dots on her face and body. If it is, it is a mild case, praise God!
Throughout most of this process, Jeff and I have been extremely peaceful. It is amazing and beautiful to know that God chose this precious child just for us. With 1.1 billion people in China and millions of orphans here, God picked a little girl that resembles our family and our personalities. Anna is so funny and such a rascal! She has 7 teeth and got them brushed tonight for the first time! I think she thought that the tooth paste was food, so of course she thought it was great! She eats almost anything we put in front of her, except baby food! Yuck! She eats eggs, bananas, Pizza Hut, muffins, potato chips, and almost anything we eat! She gives big smiles in between bites and giggles! Also, on her terms, she will flirt with you.
We have come such a long way in such a few short days…we heard that by the third day that things would get a little easier. The initial fear and distrust that we could see in Anna’s eyes was so heartbreaking. We know that she had been left to fend for herself and never knew what it felt like to trust someone. When I think about her living in an orphanage just a few days earlier, it is almost hard to fathom. I had been wondering when the emotion of all this would hit me and it did last night. I was feeding Anna steamed egg before bed and she grabbed my arm very had and shoved my hand into her mouth, I just started to cry. She never knew when she would get her next meal. That really got to me. I am so happy she is out of there!!!!! Thank you God!!!!!
Jeff and I were weepy this morning when we had to fill out her paperwork. All the answer to the questions about her past are “Unknown”. I can’t imagine the pain associated with this….this is all I can say about this….
We know what really matters is Anna’s future and it is bright!!!! She could not be more loved or wanted by her Mommy, Daddy or brothers!!
I have so much to say and I am the worst typist in the world and terrible at putting my thoughts in letter form. So sorry I am behind.
Love to Hanky, Tazey, and Wicky and Grandma, too!
Love, Jeff, Christina, and Anna
