So, we said our goodbyes to the folks that looked after us in Nanchang, Jiangxi - Mary our guide was wonderful, she really looked after us. Kudos to FOI they really know who to pick to look after the groups they bring to China.
It was somewhat a bitter sweet day as here we are taking Madi away from her homeland yet we're heading home to give her a life in our home and in our hearts giving her opportunity abound, to never be left abandoned again. We hope to be able to bring her back here someday once she understands how she came to us.
Here's a pic of Tracy, Madi, Mary our guide and I. This was taken in the foyer of the hotel we stayed at in Nanchang...yes it was 5 stars all the way.
Not much really to report as today was spent getting packed and jumping aboard a plane and getting back to Beijing. Tomorrow however we will be doing some paperwork first thing in the morning. Then we will be going to the Summer Palace. Later on in the day towards supper and feeding time for the Pandas we are off to the Beijing Zoo! Should be an interesting day.
Madi is doing awesome we could not have asked for anything more. She is now starting to respond to her Canadian name where we had been calling her Yi-Xuan we now use Madi and just about everytime we have her attention. Tonight we also had a break through, for the past couple of days Madi has been calling me Dada, well tonight while we were getting settled in she looked at Tracy put her arms up and said "Momma" we both had a tear come to our eyes. Leaps and bounds seems to be the way we're moving.....did we say we LOVE being Mommy and Daddy!!!!
The Whites are now one more step closer to home we cannot wait to get back to Canada and share our precious little Madi with everyone. You are all so wonderful, like yourselves reading our blog we sincerely enjoy reading each email and comment that you send us. Keep them coming.
Here's a family picture to enjoy see you all next week!
Just in case you're wondering...yes we are One Happy Family!
Chris, Tracy, and Madi
13 comments:
Chris stop making me tearie eye...sniff!sniff! I can only say it makes me so happy to see you all together as a family it was a long process but I know Madie was well worth the wait she is truely a special little girl who has a very special place in all of our hearts. She knows who her mommy and daddy are and loves you guys very much you can tell...
love always
Tina
Chris and Tracy..and Madi,
This is Monique from Moms' night - Mia's Mom (she's four now). Just wanted to tell you I have been reading your blog and it's absolutely wonderful!! I am very happy for you and Madi is so beautiful!! Some day, when you read someone else's blog, it'll bring tears to your eyes (like yours does to me!) because it makes you travel down that path again...that journey to the most precious little girl in the world! Thank you!
Awwwww...she said momma? That must have just melted your hearts! That's wonderful! You need to catch that on video for me :)
We're glad you made to Beijing, you're one step closer to bringing Madi home!
hugs
Angela & Bryan
xox
PS love those pjs!! lol
Chris -- just so you know I am sitting here at my desk at work tears streaming down my face. SOooo happy for both you and Tracy - mommy and daddy!!!!
This is a wonderful Christmas story, thanks for sharing your experience with us, and have a safe trip home!
- Cherylynn
P.S. - let's just put that documentum project on hold :)
Surprise, surprise...more tears of joy!!!..goodness! When I read about Madi saying 'momma'!!!..Tracy, isnt that the greatest gift? To hear 'your' child call you mommy?? I have been waiting to hear that report and now I have recieved my christmas gift!!! This Christmas God is just going above and beyond anything we could even dare to dream!!!
Love you
Krista and family
You're only one flight away now!! How exciting!! I'm enjoying following along. We were in China in September to bring home our youngest daughter. The memories are still pretty fresh and I get all misty-eyed reading your posts. Enjoy Beijing. It is a wonderful place!
Penny in SJ
Really seems like you guys have been gone forever now! Enjoy your time as you travel and yes being home will be great, but really embrace this excellent journey. May the flights be more friendly on the way home!!! Fingers crossed! It's been snowing here most of the day and they are calling for over 40cm for the weekend? Or it might rain....
Tam R.
Chris....frig man, you big mush pot....STOP MAKING ME CRY!!! That is WONDERFUL news about Madi calling Tracy 'mom' - such a milestone (and a momentous one at that)! Can't wait to meet that prescious Madi....bring her to the 1st floor first!!!
Tara
Congrats Chris & Tracy for becoming new parents and to Maddy for receiving such loving one's.
You are so lucky to have this little angel come into your lives, cherish every moment as they go by way too fast. Knowing you both, you will. Words cannot express the happiness I have for you, every day you brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing your journey with us, this is a very special time for all of you.
I cain't wait to meet Maddy in person, I'm sure she will bring many smiles to many faces.
Have a safe trip home.
Love Sue
Yep you look like one happy family, what a christmas present you have!!!! Isn't Mary awesome!! Hope you get Fay in Beijing, she is just as sweet!!! Have a wonderful next few day because before you know it you will be home bound and lots and lots of snow to greet you!!! LOL Love the pictures guys...
hugs from the Legers
Hi there guys. Wow...she is precious. I am so glad we were able to see you all via the web cam tonight, or, Saturday morning for you. Madi is beautiful, and obviously knows that her mommy and daddy love her very much. "Already has her mom's gift for gab." "We are so very happy for you all."
We are anxiously awaiting your return.
Lots of Love,
Kev, and the rest of the McKenzie-Cameron Clan...
The family photo speaks a 1000 words
I really must stop reading your blog entries while at work! I'm sure I look a bit goofy sitting here with tears in my eyes while glaring at my monitor. LOL.
I am so very, very happy for you! You are a beautiful family. =)
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