OK, by popular demand, we are posting twice in one day! When John-Nathan woke up, he had clean hands and feet and trimmed toenails and fingernails. We will get him totally clean, even if it takes a couple more days of naps! He was kind of slow to wake up, but then played some. We did some paperwork with our coordinator here in the room. She got him to say some things in Chinese. She was also helpful in diagnosing that he was having a stomach ache. And so another victory tonight was having him sit on the toilet and do some much needed business. Ah, felt much better afterwards--was even up to eating some noodles. (see video for meal time giggles). More play time together after that, then we brushed his teeth. Seeing Julianna do hers no doubt helped. And seeing Papa take his shirt off was apparently incentive enough for him to relinquish his prized tank top which he wouldn't let us remove earlier. Yet another victory! We have said our prayers together and are on our way to bed. We need to be up and ready to depart by 8:30 in order to finalize the adoption at 9:00 back in the same office as today. John-Nathan has fallen asleep in Celinda's arms and she has placed him in the bedside crib furnished by the hotel. Nightie-night! "I will both lay me down in peace and sleep for thou Lord only makest me dwell in safety" (PR)
13 comments:
How adorable! The Lord has definitely given you a blessing!
The Abele Family
Thanks for posting again! We were hoping you would! We especially enjoyed the video. What sweet sounds!
Love from the Smiths
We have been enjoying reading all of your posts;seeing all your pictures, and are so happy for you all. John-Nathan looks very happy and has such a sweet smile.
You have a new cousin here on this end also. My son, John and his wife, Kelly had their baby girl today... July 7th at 6:44 am. She weighed 8 lbs 13 ounces and is 20 inches long. We are here in Alpharetta, where they are in the hospital. Kelly had a very long labor and we were up all night, all of us!!
Will continue to pray for y'all as you enjoy your bonding time in China.
Mary Ann Nichols
Thanks for feeding my habit! (the habit of stalking your blog for more pics!!!)
Brings such JOY to our hearts today!!!
He's BEAUTIFUL! What a joy to see all 4 of you together. Daniel loved the video. He laughed with us as we smiled and shed tears of joy. Hurry home!
The Reeves Family
Ah the giggles of youth. Thanks for sharing again his first day with you. Now to finish the process in a couple of hours (your time). Am sure that at times it seems to drag but oh the transition John-Nathan is going thru mentally and physically. The attention he is now receiving and not being taken back to the same building and room. WOW!!! It would be overwhelming to this old goat. We really enjoy the blog and sharing some of your time with us. What a record for John-Nathan and you all. Luv ya, nl & kac
oh, how we love those giggles! Thank you for sharing those with us. They made the little ones on this end giggle as well.
Praying for a restful night for all of you.
Love,
D, J, S & A
Hello Rosboroughs!
Glad to see that you have little John Nathan and are enjoying getting to know him. We enjoy keeping up with the blog even though we don't post many comments. Just know that we are praying for you guys and look forward to your safe arrival in the states.
- Matt & Leigh Abele
What a beautiful family!!! We are so happy for all of you. God is so good ! We will continue to pray for all of you as you continue your trip home--Sweet Home Alabama. God bless you and keep all of you safe. Love to all.
Polly and Harry
What a blessing to see the victory! We are thrilled for you and continue to pray for your safety and time of adjustment. We look forward to seeing the FOUR of you soon!
Love in HIM,
Paul, Laura, Prescott and Piper Bonner
He is beautiful..as are all adopted children!! We are so happy for all 4 of you. See comment # 27 on your first entry for today for Aunt Margaret & Uncle Gene's message. I was showing Mother the pictures and we put the message on your first entry for the day. Hope you all have had a good night's rest and have a wonderful day today!! Love Aunt Genie
Thanks for sharing more of the first hours of John-Nathan with his new family. He is so cute and amazingly fitting in your family. Pray that rest of procedures of adoption go smoothly and yo'll will enjoy coming days until you fly back Our prayers for Julianna's recovery from the fever.
What a cutie pie!!! Those giggles from John-Nathan are like music!!! I'm so happy for all of you! And praying that Julianna feels 100% quickly!
Blessings,
Joy Pierce (WCF)
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