GOTCHA!

What an incredible day! Where do I even begin? We arrived in Nanning at 11:00 am. We checked in at the hotel, and waited until we were to meet our translator at 2:50. This was the moment that we had been waiting for. As we entered the Civil Affairs building, I heard a conversation being had concerning Ning Yi (our AbbyGrace), and then our translator shared with us that the Foster Parents were there and wanted to meet us. What an absolute joy it was for us to be able to meet them. The family that has cared for our daughter as their own for more than two years. It was with great joy that I was able to hug the neck of the Foster Mother, and share with her my sincere thanks for her motherly care of my daughter. It was an unexpected pleasure. Then we went upstairs to a private playroom where they were to bring the children to greet us. Ning Yi was first. She entered the room running, and barely stopped. There was a slide that she had her eyes set on. As she begin to climb the stairs, we were close behind her trying to get her attention withoug scaring her. One of the orphanage workers called her nickname "LiLi" and asked her who we were. She turned, looked me in the eye and said "Mama", and then to Ethan "GeGe", and to Robert "Baba". Then she quickly went about her playing. We played for several minutes until we were told that it was time to leave. I was certain that the tears would begin then. But they didn't. I simply scooped her up, and out we went, while she still laughed and giggled. And to this point, there has not been a tear. I understand that there is still great possibility that the grief will come. However, I believe that the prayers of so many that have joined us in praying that the transition would be made easy for our daughter have been answered. Thank you, Lord! We are completely smitten with this beautiful gift from the very hand of God.
And now, what you've all been waiting for, the pictures!