Hello from Guangzhou!  Had a very good flight from Beijing.  Felt like a new plane, all got to sit together in the middle four seats.  We could hem Amy in!   She watched the preflight video however and learned how to unbuckle her seatbelt.  We had to get Chinese flight attendant to explain to her the rules of staying in seat with seatbelt on!  Heaven help us on the flight home!  Went to Mcdonalds when we got here as we have had enough noodles and rice to last us awhile. Our dear friends the Palmers were there with their newly adopted little 4 year old boy Asa.  So good to be with friends.  Anna perked up considerably.  We all went to nearby park for the afternoon/evening and the kids played. Hoping they are as worn out as us adults!  Amy had a couple of quiet crying bouts yesterday. Sat in a chair and the tears quietly came, she tried to rub them away but just could not hold them in anymore.. She is so verbal and wants to tell us and ask us so much, but we just do not understand her. We also have to correct her sometimes which is hard for her and for us but we must keep her safe.  We held her and comforted her.  She responds so well to hugs and cuddling. We were without a guide for the day so no one to translate.  Has to be so hard for her.  Please pray for us as we navigate the language barrier......to be able meet her needs and for her to feel safe and loved, to guide her, comfort her, as well as keep her within boundaries that a child should have with parents and strangers. Will send out photos tomorrow!
Did I mention Amy likes to skip, sway, twirl, whirl, run, climb, hop, unpack her backpack to make sure  the things we have given her are still there, turn on water, lock and unlock doors, open and shut doors and generally rummage through anything that belongs to anyone! She is a blessing! My thoughts
and prayers can not help but go to her foster grandma....she loved and spoiled our Amy Niu Niu.  How she must miss this little girl as much as Amy misses her.