When Wade and I began this adoption journey, we had no idea how long the wait would be and how much was truly involved in the whole process. Knowing what we know now we would do it all over again. We have had people who had adopted tell us that all of the waiting and paperwork is well worth it..... We are here to tell you that it is definitely the truth!!!!! This wonderful little person has brought such joy into our lives already!!! Do not get me wrong however, we still have a long road ahead for bonding and joining together as a new family, but seeing the smile on Alyssa's face tells it all.
It has been just over one week since we arrived back in the United States. Did I tell you how glad we were to be back!!!! This country that we live in is definitely a great place to be!!!! Never, ever take this country and the many blessings that we have here for granted.... Traveling abroad will make you truly realize just how lucky we are!!!
It has been a rather uneventful week at home. Bonding with Alyssa is going pretty well. She hangs onto her mama like glue, but that is ok with me!!! When papa comes in from outside or home from work, Alyssa's face lights up and she dances and runs through the house saying papa...papa....papa!!!!
We have not taken her out to see many people yet, however she has visited with her grandparents, nephews, uncles and aunts. We are having some problems with getting her to eat any kinds of food that have texture. She does not like to eat meat except for hotdogs... She also somewhat likes macaroni & cheese and chocolate chip cookies!!! She is just like her mama..... LOVES THAT CHOCOLATE!!!
She seems to really enjoy seeing our dogs. They meet each other at the back door all of the time. Wade took Alyssa outside to play on her swingset on Saturday and while they were out there Alyssa fed the dogs a treat!!! Of course this will make Toby & Wendy her friends for life!!!
I will be posting all kinds of pictures now that I am using our home computer. I will try to upload as many as I can for you. We will leaving on Tuesday for a 2 day trip to see an International Adoption Specialist Dr. who is familiar with internationally adopted children. He himself has adopted from Russia. I have a link on our blog for Dr. Douglas. He will do some blood work and testing and tell us exactly what we need to do to get off on the right foot with getting Alyssa ready for her immunizations. He will be able to give us info about things we may have questions on that pertain to her medical. Please keep our family in your prayers as we prepare to travel on Tuesday to Concord N.C. Please also keep Alyssa in your prayers as she bonds with her new family!!!!
Thanks again for stopping by!!!
Love, Julie
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