Howdy faithful blog followers and friends! This is Julianna here making sure you have some pictures and a little news for tonight (your day I guess). Nobody else is up to it ;) Well, things are a bit crazy here! Today was another down day adoption wise- no paperwork. So we made an outing to the Zhengzhou Aquarium.
Jack was mellow in the morning but had some smiles for Mama!
In our element? I've always wanted to be a mermaid!
Many of the tanks had this warning to not put your hands in. Our guide told us that was to be taken seriously! These fish can eat people.... go figure. Grandma, the tanks were wide open we could have placed our limbs in them!
These fish drink from bottles! Although we chose not to feed them ourselves, we enjoyed the unique sight.
Sea lion show-- Even sea lions are acrobats in China!
JN with the turtles.
This is what Jack excitedly chants while looking at the above picture, "Ma ma, ba ba, ge ge, jie jie, "bish" (fish), ba ba, ge ge, ma ma, jie jie....."
Check out the turtle!
Real live mermaid!! Haha!
Shark-o!
Aye, aye matey!
Another adopted kiddo with Jack. Hotel divided!
So, our outing was interesting as everything is here. The Georgia Aquarium is definitely better, but the outing was fun and unique. I kept thinking, "Only in China... (insert something odd)"
Love to all! Keep the prayers coming for us, they are needed. (JR)
Our upside down life...(yes, this odd room was at the aquarium???)
A quick note from Celinda: Appreciate Julianna taking care of this blog post. She has been a very good photographer, don't you think? Things are going pretty much as expected. We are all very tired. Five people in a fairly small non-toddler proof hotel room gets old quickly! We have a little burst of relief in the thought that we fly to Guangzhou tomorrow evening around 5 p.m. (that is 4 a.m. CST) and begin the last leg of the China part of this journey. We appreciate your prayers for the travel and rest of the trip. We know people are lifting us up and we are so grateful!
Jack Zanzhi is super cute and cuddly. He has been learning to give kisses and they are so sweet and gentle. We are enjoying getting to know him. We continue to pray for his little heart and mind with all the adjustments he is having to make. Pray specifically for his sleep times (naps and nights). We are all in a period of change, and while it has its challenges, it has its joys, too!
Keep praying and commenting :). We love hearing from you through the blog and e-mails. It is like fuel for the journey! Love to all~ Celinda
12 comments:
We ask the Lord for daily strength of body, mind and emotion for each of you. It is obvious and precious to see that Jack is happy to be with you. His tears remind us of how braced against big changes we all are, yet with the ability hide it. Go ahead and cry Jack!!!!! Change is hard for all of us, but you'll be giggling with glee when you come to realize the life God had planned for you in your new home and family even before you were ever born! We can't wait to hug and kiss those soft little cheeks ourselves ( AFTER your grandparents do of course....we'll gladly wait in line)
Love to all, John & Jan
Jack's Chinese sound a lot like mine. He and I should communicate real well. Love GPA
I just noticed Jack had on an Auburn shirt and the other child had an Alabama shirt. Isn't that a coincidence? Is the other parents from Alabama?
GPA
How do you day War Eagle in Mandarin.
GPA
What a nice distraction to read your blog as we were stuck in morning traffic on the way to school this Morning! We all chuckled at Julianna...the Mermaid! ;-) You never cease to amaze us, girl! My boys perked up at the sight of huge turtles. Praying for you all as you transition to the next phase of your journey....1 step closer to home! We are getting antsy to see you again, & to meet Jack!
All our love & prayers.
J happy that you all chose to obey the rules. Know you, Jn, & little J loved the "mermaids" Mom & Dad too?. praying for good flight today. Know all are tired--this to shall pass(when? Maybe in a few months!). J's pictures are great as always as are comments .(comments shows her Dad in her). Love, hugs and kisses to all.
Love Mom/Gma
JN the photography is superb!!! The pics are fabulous and help tell the story of your journey. Keep those comments coming. I hope you are writing a journal as well. Thank you are keeping us updated. You all remain in my prayers for God to meet your every need, whatever it may be! Philippians 4:19-20 Love Aunt Genie
What a fun outing! :) Lifting up prayers for Jack's sleep times and for God to bring peace to his little heart. Night times were always the hardest for my kiddos too. Praying!
Love you guys! Praying for each of you, hope that the trip continues to go smoothly for everyone. Can't wait to have y'all safely home! The pictures are great Julianna!
Love,
Caroline
Julianna is a great photographer and a super blogger, too! I enjoyed hearing about the trip to the aquarium. We will keep praying for Jack and his adjustment. Bedtime is always the hardest for our little treasures. Much love!
Amy B (WCF)
Great job, Julianna! Laughing at the shot of the AL/AU shirts--too funny. Cool upside-down room-love J-N's pose.
We miss you all and look forward to seeing our dear friends (and our newest little friend) soon!
Joy for the Reeveses
From the Bahnas:
Praise our Lord for your successful mission along with many adventures in China. Jack looks cute and will not take long to fit in the Rosborough. Thanks for sharing the fun through gifted story tellers, and talented young photographer! We love you X 5!
Paul
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