Today, Clara is feeling much better after being on her medication for her ear infection. She is such a good spirited little girl and is ready to play right when she wakes up. We went on a tour today of the countryside and the city where the Fencheng orphanage is. We were able to go to Clara's finding spot and took some pictures and spent a few minutes there. This experience was quite moving for us. We are so happy that her birth family made the decision to place her somewhere safe and where she would be found quickly. Our guides say that the birthmothers travel some distance when they abandon their babies, so it is likely that Clara's birthfamily is not from the city where she was left. Often the birth mother waits and watches until someone appears and finds the baby. It must be a horribly difficult thing to go through... Below are several pictures from the week. We will add more as we go.
Clara, I can't wait to see that beautiful, gummy smile in person. Love, Grandma
ReplyDeleteWhat a poignant moment, being able to stand at her finding spot; and yes, its so hard to imagine the plight and heartbreak their birth Mothers face....I think about that too, always wishing they somehow know how cherished and loved these miracle children are.
ReplyDeleteAnd what an absolute sweetheart ~her disposition looks enchanting and her smile lights up a room!!!! Can you just picture how she's going to fall head over heals when she sees Liah!!!
Wishing you well each day....so happy to see these updates!!