She loves vegetables, rice and noodles, which were the staple foods at
the orphanage. She doesn't like many meats. She LOVES the Dragon Fruit
that can be found at the breakfast buffet most mornings. She also likes
cheerios, but the cheerios at the breakfast buffet are sweetened, more
like Honey Nut Cheerios at home. She liked the congee the first day but
has since refused that. Smart girl, she has choices now!! She is
understanding so much English. It is quite amazing. She tries to repeat
most English words, but overall, she is pretty quiet. She talks a lot
here and there, but typically only nods yes/no when my guide is asking
her questions. Helen, our guide said she is very smart and understands
everything that she tells her, but that she is just shy. That is my
sense as well. She continues to do well, incredibly so. I keep waiting
for the other shoe to drop and that has yet to happen. She likes to hold
my hand and seems to enjoy being rocked. She is leaning in for my
kisses now too.
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She is BEAUTIFUL what a wonderful start to the new year for you all xxxx
She is BEAUTIFUL what a wonderful start to the new year for you all xxxx
So lovely, your Madi. Her pictures, I think, convey her perky, shine as well as her shy side. A beauty, all wrapped in one pretty package! I love that she is surrounded by people seeing her smart, cleverness and looking ahead to a full, bright, big future. I laughed at the congee story: Emma Kate exactly. And same with the meat. Still. It sounds like everything is going just phenomenally, Michele! I'm so happy for you, and what an answer to many, many prayers!
We both loved all the dragon fruit at the Garden.. wish I could find it here.. would make the Chilliez so happy!! Glad to see Miss Madi so shiny and happy.. she is so adorable!! Can't wait to see you both... love that your Mom is toting the laptop around.. she might get used to that!!! LOL.. Enjoy the Island.. ah.. the pearl market.. I could spend a week in there and still not have enough time to shop!! Have fun.. hugs!!!
DRAGON FRUIT!!!! That was the odd speckled fruit with the hot pink outside that we loved when we ate at the 'western restaurant' with the Assist Orph. Director on our touring day.
Have fun!!!
She is a Very Brave little girl who has alot of catching up to do with a mom who will Always be there for her- something I am sure she only dreamed about...if she ever even had the idea to dream that big- Congrats to you all!
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