It's a free day today! We've had a really good day. Shay woke up and instantly started saying she was hungry. She knows we have some snacks here, but we wanted her to eat good food at the buffet so we hurried to get dressed and went down to eat. Children from orphanages are often really limited in the amounts of food they get to eat, and likely don't get to make many choices in what they get, so they often will eat too much, hoard food, etc. Shay seems to stop once she is full, but yet, she often tells us she is hungry when we really don't think she should be. There is a huge trust issue with us not feeding her when she asks, so finding the right balance is tricky at times. We were so proud of her waiting today to get downstairs to the buffet!
Picture from last night, but too cute not to share! :)
We came back to the room and the girls just played. I love watching them play together and so far they have shared extremely well and are very kind to one another. Their giggles are priceless...and LOUD! You have all been forewarned!
We skyped with Aunt Janeen and Corina, but the reception is often poor. It's been tough to communicate other than a few texts and with the time change that complicates things more! So, if we haven't texted you, know that we are thinking of you and appreciate your prayers and support!!
This afternoon we walked to a local park, Liuhuahu Park.
Shay ate some peanuts on the way there and practiced saying," more please, Daddy." It was sweet! We love her voice!
We walked just a short distance in the park and she was thirsty. Oops. We forgot to bring any drinks. So, we weren't there very long and had to walk back to get some drinks. She waited as best she could which meant that she continued to tell us the whole way back that she was thirsty! There is a McD's near our hotel, so we stopped there and got everyone ice cream (did I say how HOT it is here? I could post a gross picture of Kyle sweating, but I'll spare you!) and got Shay her drink!
Brother Love! These big brothers truly adore their sisters! :)
Love this sweet girl!!
Emily is a great little sister! We are SO proud of her!
We tried out the hotel pool later on (well, full disclosure....they all tried the pool. Too cold for me!)and now just ordered supper.
It's hard to believe we have only been this sweet girl's family for 6 days. We are so blessed! Emily just looked up and told me, "I love having a big sister!" as they sit on the couch side by side and I snap pictures. Ahhh....can't get much better than this. God is good!!
Glad to hear all is going well. I LOVE GZ and am jealous that you have HOT weather. Enjoy it now, my friend, because it's coats and boots for you when you get home, lol! Praying you have a peaceful rest of your trip. Sounds like Shay is doing incredibly well!
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