The orphanage

So the orphanage visit was exactly as we expected it would be. It was a very long day filled with alot of emotions for all. The news crew came and interviewed Brian, Jael, and Ting Li on adoption. Lu Ai Ping invited Jael and Ting Li's teachers to say goodbye to both girls. The teacher in pink was very special to both of them. On Skype I talked to Ting Li about her. She was very emotional when she spoke about her. Ting Li said that when she did not have a family that teacher always told her how special she was and what a great dancer she was. She really had a heart for Jael, Ting Li, and Claire it seemed. For those that dont know Jael was never allowed to say good bye to this teacher in China. The orphanage pulled her out of school and didnt tell her she wasnt going back because her family was coming on Monday. This was something she has carried with her for a while now. Hopefully now that she has had the chance she can move forward now. The orphanage had a big dinner for them all and they had a chance to see the room where Ting Li slept. Brian said that he can tell how much Ting Li needs her mother. She definitely prefers females the complete opposite of Jael. He said on the way back from the orphanage visit she sat on the interpreter's lap the whole way back.

The girls had a chance to speak with Kelly Kraft and Claire on Skype. Ting Li told me today that she was so happy she talked to Claire. She said she misses her so much and it makes her sad that she is not there with them. She looks forward to seeing them hopefully in September. Jael has always held Claire up on the pedistal. She has always had a special place in her heart for Claire. I think she wishes that she had more time to talk to her as well but understands that Ting Li has not spoken to her in a while.

I only posted some of the pics from the orphanage but for anyone who has facebook Brian posted the rest of them on his Facebook.