January has come and gone! Where does the time go? I can't believe it has been 3 months since our plane landed in West Texas and Amelia and I began our new lives together here in the United States. She continues to amaze me. She is now recognizing letters ("o" and "t") and knows a few numbers. She is learning to master pronouns ("me" and "you"). If she can't say the words, she has no trouble getting her meaning across by pointing and showing you exactly what she wants. She tells everyone where to go and how to get there! Some might say she is "bossy," but I like to use the term "determined." She definitely knows her own mind, which will serve her well as she grows older.
I do see a hurt and fear that surfaces from time to time and reminds me that, though she is incredibly resilient, she has experienced a major trauma in her tiny little life. Thank goodness we serve a Lord who heals broken hearts and mends tender spirits! Amelia is happy and healthy and grows more confident and comfortable in her new life every day.
I am delighted to report that The Chunster finally seems to be adjusting to daycare. What a huge relief! She still cries a little bit, but it's more of that typical 2-year-old not wanting to be left than the wails of a frightened child whose whole world has been turned upside down. Thank you to all who have prayed for Amelia during this difficult time of adjustment.
I have been missing my beloved China lately. Some days, I think about China and yearn to be there again. Life there seems simpler and more quaint. Of course, every time I have been to China, it is like a vacation, since I am not working and am getting to truly soak in the experience of life there. I am sure it would be different if a person lived and worked there every day. Even so, I miss the kindness and gentility of the people, the delicious food, the fabulous prices, and all the walking and pedicabs. I just love China so much!
I hope and pray that Amelia will come to love China, too. I wish I could take her to live there for a month or two every summer Wouldn't that be grand? I seriously need to win the lottery! HA! I hope she is always proud and happy to have been born there. Yes, the country has problems, but then again, so does the U.S.!
I have finally(!) managed to upload some of the photos that Amelia's foster family provided of Amelia as a baby and Amelia seeing my photo for the first time. What a precious treasure these sweet people gave Amelia to be able to have a glimpse into her early life. There are additional photos in the "NanChong, China" photo album.
Love,
Amy & Amelia AiChun
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