WILL THE REAL MAELYNN PLEASE RISE

Today was pretty much a restful day, for me anyway. Phil took Joshua and went to church with Hank and Michaele while I stayed home with MaeLynn. But, it was just what the doctor ordered because…AT LAST…the real MaeLynn arrived. I cannot get over the amazing transformation. She giggled, laughed, played and…get this…even RAN around the room. She became one feisty little girl that has an amazing laugh and smile. She even ran up to me to give me a hug and kiss all on her own, without any prompting. We played for no less than three hours straight and had one amazing time. I truly believe she just needed some one-on-one time, without any outside distractions. It was one joyful day today.   When Phil, Hank and Michaele came home, she even started to get playful with the men. Finally Phil was able to see this amazing, gorgeous little girl just blossom. He was so pleased. Hank even said that there were a few times it almost made him cry to watch how much these two have grown since the first time they met them. I am taken back on how such innocence can gain trust so quickly. We now know that MaeLynn sees us as her caregivers and, hopefully in time, her parents.    We took a walk around the hotel and bought some beautiful Chinese dresses for the girls. Phil is having some Chinese sleeping clothes made and I had a Chinese top tailored. We were able to discuss family history and have them share their adventures since their arrival in China. It was hard to say goodbye and we hope we may be able to squeeze in one last reunion before we depart on Wednesday, but only time will tell. Tomorrow is the big day as we go to the Embassy and we must leave early in the morning. Though it was a fairly relaxing, chill out day at home, it was probably one of the most fruitful where MaeLynn is concerned.