We were picked up at 9am and then we went to the orphanage and met Shella May. We talked to the director for several hours and then went to lunch. We had a tour of the property and got to meet all her friends and her aunties. We took some pictures of different things and asked her if she wanted some pictures. She has only spoken a few words so we don't know much yet about her or what she thinks. We have barely gotten a yes or no out of her when we ask a question. Usually she answers yes with an eyebrow lift. Here are a few pictures with more to come later.
Daddy meeting Shella May for the first time
Mommy and Shella May walking at the orphanage
Shella May showing us her bed. She was able to take her blanket with us.
One of Shella May's friends at the orphanage
More of Shella May's friends at the orphanage
14 comments:
She's beautiful! I can imagine the feelings that you all are feeling right now. She will appreciate all of the pictures that you guys were able to take of her home at the orphanage. Hope you all had a good wonderful first day together as a family.
I woke up early hoping there would be a new post. I agree with Jenny that she is beautiful!! and cute too!! I can hardly wait to give her a Grandma hug. I love the picture of her and Ryan. Don't worry about the lack of words - I am sure she is taking everything in and processing it all and then she will open up and be a chatterbox. I praise God that everything is working out and by His mercy each day will just get better and better. Love you all. Grandma Becky
Oh Julie, she is so beautiful. I am tearing up just looking at the pictures. I am so happy for your family. I am sure she is overwhelmed and happy to have her family.
I was so eager to check your blog this mornig to see if you posted pictures. I'm so excited for you guys and can't wait to hear more.
She is a cutie and so small. We can not wait to meet her.
Dad & Karma
What a beautiful little girl you have! She has a very sweet smile and I'm sure she will be talking a lot once she gets more comfortable with you guys. I can't wait to see more pictures of your new family...
julie, i'm happy for all of you. i hope it is not too long before she is a little less overwhelmed and can begin to share more of her world of thoughts with you. i had to laugh at your description of the 'yes' with an eyebrow lift. my husband made a similar observation about the various uses of the subtle eyebrow lift during his first visit there.
I love this post so much. I am so glad that you guys are with your daughter at last!!!
You are probably all peacefully sleeping right now, your first night together! You are all so very lucky. Congratulations.
Angie
We´re so happy for you! I can´t even imagine how overwhelming it must be for her. After overcoming all the stones on the road you made it, you are finally together with your daughter.
Keep us posted, we love you guys!
Mariela & Rodrigo
Your little girl is beautiful. Wow, it must be a surreal feeling to have her with you after all this time! You must have woken thismorning with a feeling of 'I can't believe she's finally with us'. Enjoy the rest of your trip. Thanks so much for taking the time to blog, and keeping us up-to-date.
I am so glad to hear that you are finally with Shella Mae. She is a beautiful girl and hopefully it won't be long before she becomes more comfortable with you and starts to open up. Thank you for posting and including pictures, it is wonderful to hear how things are going.
We are soooo happy for you! We were eagerly waiting for your new post about you meeting Shella Mae. It is so funny about the eyebrow lift when she says yes. That is such a Filipino trait together with using their lips to point at things or give you direction. Looking forward to more posts, pictures and videos. Congrats!
Congratulations!!! The moment you have been waiting for! She is beautiful!!! Hope you are enjoying your first of many memorable moments as a family!!
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