Wednesday, January 15, 2014

China Day 5 – Passport Picture Day “and then...”



So today started out with daddy/daughter breakfast time.  Mommy is still having a tough time with the rejection she is experiencing but not long after breakfast she got a Skype call from Tobie Pillstrom and that really helped her.  Thank you all for your prayers and I ask that you continue to do so.  Little Primrose is experiencing so many emotions right now she doesn’t know what to do or how to act.

Today the only scheduled activity was to go apply for Prim’s passport.  We had the pleasure of meeting Raymond, our guide from Lotus.  He was fantastic!  He told us about the history of Guangzhou as we were riding the bus to the place.  He was funny and as he talked he kept saying “and then…”  This made me laugh because I could not help but think about the scene in Dude! Where’s my car? at the Chinese food drive through.  But anyway, we made got Prim’s picture made for her passport as well as saw our official Certificate of Adoption papers.  It was a slow day with many meltdowns.  But we are determined to wear her down, not let her wear us down.

Tomorrow we are venturing out to Shamian Island with another family we have connected with.  Shamian Island is a place with many shops and restaurants that is said to be a great place to go.  I should have plenty of pictures to share on tomorrow’s post.  As for today, I will leave you with a video of Primrose and I playing during our first bonding time, back when she didn’t like me too much.  Stay Tuned!


4 comments:

  1. Hello! We are friend's with the Pillstrom's, traveled with them to hChina to get our sweet girls at the same time...

    I know what you are going through. Our daughter had a HORRIBLE transition (she had been fostered) we never saw a single smile until the day before we left Guangzhou, and that was fleeting. She wouldn't let my husband touch her and there was tantrum after tantrum. I was completely prepared for that, but still felt defeated. I tell you all of this to encourage your wife. It WILL get better. I don't know when; days, weeks, maybe months, but the light is there.... she will make it and you will love her vastly! There will come a day she can't imagine what it would be like not to have mommy and daddy wipe her tears (or her bottom!) :)

    Through all the pain, remember that God never promises the best things will be easy. And my little Alba Lee, she's one of the best things. Prayers your way! RP

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    1. I am just now reading our blog posts and the comments that have been made. I want to personally say thank you for your encouraging words. It has definitely been tough, but things have already gotten so much better. God is so good, and that little smile on Prim's face reminds me of that daily. Again, thank you so much for taking the time to read our blog, and follow our story. Your support means the world to us!! - April

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  2. Another friend of the Pillstroms! I can echo what Rachel said. Although we didn't have the tantrums (our daughter was 4 1/2 at adoption) we did have the rejection...vehement rejection at times. We were both rejected at first, and then it was just Daddy. She would point her finger at us and call us crazy! It was a good 6 months home before she started to accept her daddy. She was all for letting him do her bidding, but she would tell him on a daily basis that he was not a part of our family. Now 2 years later, she is a daddy's girl! Hang in there and keep encouraging each other. When she sees that Daddy thinks you are the greatest thing since fried noodles, she will start to think so also!

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