Tonight we went to the wonderful hot pot restaurant for the final time. (It's new and often we are the only family there around 5:00, so we have gotten to know the staff well, and they have been intrigued by our story of adopting Aaron.) The main worker (who has befriended us over the weeks) tonight gave Aaron "lai see" (red pocket money/lucky money) and then gave us one to bring home to Donovan. We got back to the hotel room after dinner and discovered she had given each of our son's 100 yuan - that is about $20 each! We are speechless! The top photo is of Aaron and me with this very special woman.
I am also including a photo with our guide, Wensi and our driver, Dave.
Tomorrow we say goodbye to China. We have certainly enjoyed our time here in Guangzhou, the sites we have seen, the opportunity to visit Aaron's orphanage, and getting to know Aaron here in his homeland. Now, we are very much looking forward to our trip to America, and the next part of our life together. Many adoptive parents talk about feeling so bittersweet - saying goodbye to their child's homeland. For us perhaps, the feelings are just a bit different, because we know that as an orphan in China, Aaron has no future here. His future lies ahead, in America, with his Forever Family. And we are so thrilled to be his parents, and so eager for him to meet his brother, Donovan.
Love,
Nicole
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