Here are a few Gotcha Day pictures.
Bec said most everything else was captured on video.

Our family continues to learn more about each other each day. So far, Jack has not said a word. His eyes are incredibly expressive so many times we can tell what he is thinking just by watching. Other times, he uses fits and crying to communicate. We know that with the unrepaired palette that language is difficult. He has yet to respond in Mandarin. We know that has to be part of his frustration, too. Not only does he not fully understand what is going on and why these people have me, but he also doesn't have words to communicate his needs. We are pretty sure that fits are what he has used for the last 3 years. He has just started to point to things which has been incredibly helpful. He has a very low laugh, much like his sister, loves to play ball, and hasn't let go of the cars we gave him since the first day. We toured a very interesting museum this morning. We are heading to Yellow Crane Tower tomorrow.

Finally All Together!

Note: These are the pics and message I received this morning. It makes me think the "Gotcha Day" pics didn't come through unless Bec did not send them. Below is the second day pics. I'll see if I can contact them directly for first day pics.

Our family with the orphanage director

Wuhan has blessed us with a beautiful boy! We have enjoyed getting to know our quiet little man. For the first few hours, he said very little. He cried some when the orphanage director left the first time, but not the day after. On day 2, we have had more times of crying, but we are all learning how he communicates. He loves his cars and his ball. We have played a lot with them. We have felt the all the prayers, and we are so grateful for them. We spent a lot of time in the department/grocery store today. We walked by the M & M's and his face lit up. So great, he loves chocolate like his mama. But overall, he is a daddy's boy. He and Jarrod seem to have hit it off the best. Katy continues to be a great mother hen. She has really only gotten upset because he won't play with her enough. Praise God for the answered prayers in this area. We know there will be more rough days ahead with her, but right now, she is doing great! We hope you enjoy the pictures. Tomorrow we will be touring Wuhan. I hope to send great pictures of Jack's home city then.

Daddy's Boy

Mama and her kids

Big Sister, Big Helper

Quick Update

Hey all,
We got Jack!!! We picked him up about 3:30 Monday afternoon. He is so handsome! After playing with him for a while, he warmed up to all of us very quickly. We have had an awesome evening playing as a family. Katy is an AWESOME big sister. We are so proud of her. God is good! All glory belongs to Him as this was quite a miracle in our lives today. Since we have been up since 4 am I will wait and post pictures later. Thanks again for all your prayers. We have definitely felt them.

Love,
Bec

We're Here!!!!

Well, we made it. We had a few minor hiccups on the plane ride over, but overall it was not bad. We spent the day today at the Summer Palace and The Great Wall. According to Little Swan, we have now seen the "Real" China, The Great Wall. Evidently, Beijing doesn't count. She has made a fast friend with a little girl from another family who is 7 years old. They giggled all day today while we were on the bus. She also kept going up the Great Wall today, which meant that Little Swan kept going, which also meant that Mr. J had too as well. Thank goodness that didn't mean me, too. The weather is very nice, a little warm, but we can see the sky. It really is blue here too. Last time, in July, not so much. Our guides even said we came at the best time of year to Beijing. In the evening we walked down by all the Olympic Event Stadiums. The breeze felt so good and it was just beautiful. We are very tired from our first day of big events. Only 2 days until we get Jack. We will post more soon.

Still Waiting....

Just wanted to let everyone know that I am still waiting for Bec to email me with some info. I know from experience that the jet lag alone is a killer! ; ) They have a lap top and will email as soon as possible. They will do sight-seeing with their group through Sunday and then will get to MEET JACK ON MONDAY!! Hang on for info as soon as it comes. Remember to pray for travel safety, energy and health!!!

By the way, this is Jana, personal friend from church who also has a daughter from China. The girls are what connected us two and a half years ago through our agency, AWAA. Here is our family so you can put a face with a name of who's posting. Becky said that they can't post on Blogger from China so she will be emailing me pictures and info and I will be posting them on this blog.



PLEASE feel free to comment so that the Mr. J., Bec, Little Swan and Jack will have your sentiments as a journal of sorts. If you do not have a Google account then just sign your comment as anonymous when prompted, but be sure and type your name in your comment so the family will know who posted.

The Journey to Jack!

Follow along as Mr. J, Bec and Little Swan journey to China for Jack!! We have waited so long for this time to come and are so excited to journey along with them! Check in daily for updates as they come in all the way from the other side of the world.

PRAISE THE LORD
FOR HE IS GOOD!

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6