Thank goodness it's Friday!

Important, breaking news:  we went to the hospital today, and nothing happened!  Nothing - as in NO SHOTS!  Woohoo!  Anna is done with the shots.  Hallelujah.  When she realized that we were telling her "no shots for Anna," her face lit up like a Christmas tree.  She was happier than I have seen her in a long time.  

We did not get a bandage change either, and this time, we were given a weekend pass instead of a night pass.  We must report back to the hospital Monday morning (we aren't really sure for what).

One of the things I love about the China adoption community is what a close circle has been created.  No matter where you go, you are never far from a friendly face.  Over the years, I have met many of those friends in China and across the US.  Tonight, some of those friendly faces arrived in Verona for dinner!  Greg, Lorene, Sarah and Zach, who are a military family stationed in Germany, came to Verona, and we were delighted to share a meal with them.  Although Sarah and Zach are older than Anna, she really enjoyed being in their company.   She also really enjoyed Lorene's iPad.   Lorene and I met via our adoption agency's China parent support group when I started my adoption of Amelia.  Over the years, we have been cyberfriends, and today, we were real life friends!  Tomorrow, Lorene's family and our family will see Venice together - what fun!

 

 

We are getting close to the end, and each day brings a growing sense of excitement as we climb that last hill toward activation.  Your continued prayers are very much appreciated.  And for all of you who are asking -- YES, I will record the activation, and YES, I will share it!

Hugs,
Amy