On Friday when we picked her up, she looked so weak and unhealthy. In the back of my mind I was thinking have the doctors missed some diagnosis such as leukemia. We were very concerned about her. Then changing her clothes and diaper, we realized just how small she was! She went to bed on a pallet around 9:00 and slept until 9:30 Saturday morning. She wasn’t scared when she woke up which was surprising. By the way, the orphanage director was so grateful for all the donations, so thanks to all of you for helping us fill three really large duffle bags with items. We also helped the orphanage by buying carrots, potatoes, and other items. Again, thanks to those of you who sent cash donations. Vegetables are very hard to get this time of year, so they are more expensive.
We were on our own Saturday - no driver or translator. We walked to a restaurant and market. Hope would only let Andy carry her. On the way, we passed an event in the park that was like a local talent show. There were also lots of children an balloons. Hope loved this. She is very curious and aware. We tried to keep a hat on her, but the wind kept blowing it off. She liked this and loved wearing the hat. We completely blew her orphanage schedule our first day with her. We returned to the apt. about 3:30 which is the time she usually wakes up from her nap. She went to sleep immediately and we woke her up around 5:30. As a result, she was awake until midnight! This is why I didn’t update the blog last night - I spent three hours trying to get her to sleep. She finally let me and Beth play with her and hold her after her nap. She really attached to Beth and Beth got her hooked on the Cosby Show.
She came such a long way just in one day. We are so amazed. We are headed to a village outside the city this morning, and as usual, I am running behind. I will try to update tonight. Hope everyone enjoys their Sunday. We miss you Sunday School class!
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