Monday, April 13, 2009

Our First Meeting!

Today was our first opportunity to meet this little guy. We heard him crying as he was coming down the hall, and thought that we were going to have our hands full, but he settled right down and even smiled, as captured in this photo:

We visited for about an hour and a half. We played with blocks, which seemed to be his favorite. He is very inquisitive and active. Despite his skinny little legs, he walks pretty well. He has a pretty nasty head and chest cold, evident by the bright red nose and rattley cough. So, for a sick kid, he seemed to enjoy our visit today.

We will be back to see him in the morning and afternoon tomorrow. The orphanage is about 20 minutes from our hotel, or just a short subway ride, should we choose to go there on our own on our next trip. It is situated in the middle of an apartment complex, which seems to be a strange location. It is well protected, thought, as it is surround by gates.

4 comments:

  1. That is one handsome young man! I think he will look especially good in a retro Cleveland Cavalier #23 jersey, don't you guys? Hope the food is coming around (at least the beer looks the same). Safe trip.

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  2. What a great picture! He is a handsome little guy and we can't wait to meet him! Thank you so much for keeping us involved in your adventure and having us feel a part of it all, even though we are half way around the world! We love you guys!

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  3. Cute little guy. . .can't wait to meet him. He certainly seems to have a pleasant disposition. What size does he wear. . .Great Uncle Mike (or Papa as the rest of the kids call him)wants to buy him some Falcon gear. Give him a hug for us.

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  4. Oh, NOW I see why you are so smitten Ken! You definitely have every right to "glow". He's so handsome and LUCKY! Congratulations to all of you!

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