Final count down!
Father & daughter together at last
Back in the room & settling in
She is already attached to Momma
Pooped out!
Introducing Abby Caiyu Schaefer
Yes Aunt Debbie's outfit was the first
A long time coming!What a day it has been! We woke up, ate breakfast and gathered on the second floor balcony to
wait for the orphanage to bring the babies. They arrived about 10:45 carried by the workers and the orphanage director. We picked Abby out among them and as they carried them past us Mark and I recognized that precious little face, she was being carried by the director. They took them to a room where we all had to wait until they called our names to turn them over to us. All the babies were crying and most of the mommies too. We were told a few details about her from some notes they had taken from her foster mom. The rest we are left to figure out on our own. Within minutes she had stopped crying and within an hour she had smiled and was talking and playing with me. She is just curious about Mark at this point. She won't let him hold her but you
could tell by this evening she was talking to him a little bit from across the room. We can already see her personality, she seems to be independant and has a temper. That was confirmed in her paperwork. She has great motor skills and studies everything I do and then tries to mimic me. She took two naps today and has fallen asleep at 9:15 after watching a portion of Nemo which she seemed to enjoy.
wait for the orphanage to bring the babies. They arrived about 10:45 carried by the workers and the orphanage director. We picked Abby out among them and as they carried them past us Mark and I recognized that precious little face, she was being carried by the director. They took them to a room where we all had to wait until they called our names to turn them over to us. All the babies were crying and most of the mommies too. We were told a few details about her from some notes they had taken from her foster mom. The rest we are left to figure out on our own. Within minutes she had stopped crying and within an hour she had smiled and was talking and playing with me. She is just curious about Mark at this point. She won't let him hold her but you
could tell by this evening she was talking to him a little bit from across the room. We can already see her personality, she seems to be independant and has a temper. That was confirmed in her paperwork. She has great motor skills and studies everything I do and then tries to mimic me. She took two naps today and has fallen asleep at 9:15 after watching a portion of Nemo which she seemed to enjoy.
7 comments:
I am officially the proudest big sister ever! That picture makes my heart melt! That represents 3 years of prayers and dreams that have come true! I am blessed! I love you guys! Love, big sis
What a joy for Abby to receive her parents today! She's beautiful! In the days ahead, she will find her new joy in being a part of your family. It will be neat to watch that happen.
Continued prayers for safe travel and family bonding.
Laura and Mark - Miss Abby is beautiful. Our prayers are with you. Judy and Bill Nagle
I am so happy for you guys. It's taken a long time, but I think it was worth the wait. Abby is so incredibly lucky to be welcomed into the Schaefer family!
EVERYTIME I LOOK AT THIS PRECIOUS
LITTLE GIRL, I CAN ONLY REMEMBER
WHEN THEY PUT WESLEY IN MY ARMS
FOR THE FIRST TIME. WHAT A SPECIL
TIME THIS IS FOR ALL OF YOU. I
AM ALREADY SO ATTACHED TO HER THAT
I CAN'T WAIT TO GIVE HER A GREAT BIG HUG. HURRY HOME MY LITTLE
ABBY, WE LOVE YOU.
AUNT DEBBIE, UNCLE JIM AND WESLEY
I HAVE BEEN CRYING SO MANY TEARS OF
JOY
What a precious, beautiful gift from God! We are praying for your safe return to NLR and can't wait to meet sweet Abby! Suzanne & Barry Sims
dad and I are praying for you guys. looks like an amazing trip. look forward to seeing you when you get home. - Craig and Steven
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