Monday, October 31, 2011

We are 7!




Molly is beautiful, helpful, smart, and soooo sweet! She is sound asleep wearing her 'I Love Daddy' pajamas that she came with, she was so proud to take them out and show us!
Now that was a fast Gotcha Minute! I think it lasted all of 5 minutes before we were whisked away to our hotel! We thought it would just be us at Gotcha Day...not so! We were one of maybe 30!
They brought us into a room to meet Molly (with about 15 other families) she said "Hello Mommy and Daddy and gave us each a kiss and hug...melted our hearts right away! We then sat with her for about 2 minutes then had our photo taken, then we were asked if we wanted to buy the photo etched into glass that said Happy Family (We did not as we were missing 1/2 of the happy family :)), then our guide said "Let's get outta here and go back to your hotel." We agreed! It was hot, crazy and loud! Once in the van we could really hear her sweet voice and she shared her english vocabulary with us! We were able to ask her many questions and tell her lots of things through our guide. Then we hung out with our guide in the hotel room playing Barbie's, her favorite toy, and asking lots of questions. She has been so sweet as we learn to take care of her physical needs. It will be a learning curve for us but so far she is bearing with our crazy ways! :) We went to a noodle shop for dinner and she ordered shrimp with noodles, and a fruit iced tea. Before we were served the waitress came over with the bill and we just looked at it not knowing we were supposed to pay. Molly took it and read the whole thing out loud and then her and the waitress talked about something like the crazy Americans not knowing what to do with this bill :) She ate a lot for dinner and said it was very good, she gave it a thumbs up.:)
Oh, she is also mastering my mac. She found my music and sang along to some chinese music I had downloaded. She has beautiful voice!
Cannot wait to learn even more about our new daughter tomorrow!

18 comments:

  1. WOW! WOW! WOW!

    I am so happy for all of you!

    Molly is a doll!!

    So sweet!

    I love the jammies....talk about melting a daddy's heart!

    *sigh*

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  2. We are thrilled for you! This post made us both giggle. Congratulations!

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  3. YAAAAAYYYYY! So glad my cube neighbors are out his AM b/c I AM SOBBBIINNNGGG with joy for all of you. Hugs to all!

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  4. Mozer....

    Thanks for keeping us in the loop on your awesome trip.
    It is a blessing to watch God's plan unfold in real time!
    Praying for you guys

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  5. Oh my goodness!! You and Molly... TOGETHER!!
    So WONDERFUL to see!!!!!!
    Happy HAPPY Molly DAY!!!
    oxoxox,
    Stefanie

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  6. SO SO HAPPY to see her face beaming right next to yours!! She is precious Maureen :) Congratulations!!

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  7. Yeah Mo!! Molly is BEAUTIFUL!! So happy that those first precious hours with your daughter have been so joyous!! Happy Molly Day!!!

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  8. So beautiful to finally see the picture of you guys together! Congratulations- God Bless you all and safe travels coming home! xoxo The Hadleys

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  9. YAHOO!!!! What an awesome post to see today!! Izzy and I saw it just after we prayed for you all. Praying that the Holy Spirit moves among you ... comforting Molly, guiding you guys, etc. Thanks for the great updates! Keep MORE photos coming!!! Love, Julie

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  10. Oh Maureen...I am so, so happy for you, Molly and your whole family. Tears are in my eyes as I look at pictures of you and your newest daughter!!!!!!
    Hugs, Ashley

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  11. So, so, soooooooooooo happy, Mo!!!!! Praise God!!!!! I am just doing my happy dance here in my little office while looking at pictures of your beautiful Molly and her awesome Mama. Love you much, my friend, and I'll continue to pray that the next phase of Molly's transition into her new family goes as well as the first....so thankful you followed God's leading back to China and Molly!!!!!

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  12. I have been praying for you all! Molly looks radiant! I am so happy for all of you. Congratulations!

    Michelle Rowland

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  13. We are so happy you can keep us informed while you are in China. Today I went to school on cloud 9 after hearing Molly sing to us. Molly is blessed, we are blessed, your family is blessed,etc etc-Thank you God for this treasure.

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  14. Happy Family Day! She just looks so cute and sweet! I can tell she is having fun with all of you! Tears of JOY!!

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  15. CONGRATULATIONS! I am an AOW sponsor and have often thought what a sweet smile Ms.Molly has and prayed for her a family. I stumbled on this blog last night reading another adoption blog and was so blessed to see that this little angel has found her family! So glad God pointed me in this direction just in time to here the exciting adoption news. Praying for you all as you adjust to this new blessing and as you travel.
    Joy

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  16. What wonderful news!! The picture of Molly and you, Mo, was priceless. Sounds like the meeting was effortless. God bless and enjoy every minute of this memorable time.

    The Talarczyks

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  17. YIPPEEEE!!! Molly is with you, glory to God!!! Brings tears to my eyes!!! We just adore her and couldn't be more joyful to see her with her mommy and daddy!!! :)

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