Adoption Updates

We found out right before Christmas that our dossier in China was finished with the Translation phase of the process and went onto Review. Review is the 3rd of 4th steps for us get our approval to adopt Adelia. So all that means is that it could come within the next couple weeks or months still. LOL

But at least we know it is not sitting on someone's desk not processing at all, which can happen sometimes.

We also got a little update of Adelia with some questions we had asked, sadly no photos this time. Our questions are in black and reply is in red.

1. Weight, Height, Head and Foot measurements? 87cm, 12.5kg, 48cm head, 52cm chest, 14cm foot, 20 teeth 

(She would would be 34 1/2 inches and 27 lbs with about a size 7 shoe size, which means all and all she is a tiny bit bigger than Isaiah, but not by much. So I am thinking a size 2T or 3 T will fit her this summer)

2. Does she live in Foster Family or Institution? She is in foster home. 

(We are very thankful for this, Asher was in foster home and his transition was wonderful and he was far greater ahead in most areas than Ellie and Isaiah were.)

3. Does she speak well and about how many words does she know? She can talk with people well. She can answer most of the questions when you ask her.

4. What name do her caretakers call her? Her nickname is Fu Can.

  ("Fu" means Lotus Flower and "Can" means blooming. We will be using part of all of this for part of her middle name. I am working on finding out the meaning.)

5. What is her personality like? She is outgoing and active. She has strong personality too. If she is mad or upset, she will show to you for sure.

(I think we will have lots of fun getting to know her. We already have 2 other 3 year olds like this, so not surprised by this answer!)

6. What upsets and scares her? She hates to stay alone in the house by self.

(This is good, as we have not future plans to leave her alone by herself for a very long time)

7. Does she still drink milk from a bottle, what foods does she eat? She still uses bottle to drink. She likes to eat pretty much everything and she is not picky.

(We like this answer too as we again use bottles for bonding the first months home together and we are glad she enjoys food too.)

8. Has she or will she have any surgery help for her spine or hip? Not yet.

(We have no idea what her future will hold for legs and spine, but we trust her Creator and Healer. He has a plan for her life, and we are not phased by this.)

9. What makes her happy? Putting beautiful dress, giving her toys, or tell her how pretty she is.

(She sounds like a perfect "Girly Girl" for our house. I can't wait to put her in a dress and tell how her pretty she is!)

10. Does she still have therapy help if so how often? She hasn't got any therapy recently

(Well, she will get plenty of that round here, we seem to live at therapy!)

The other very exciting news is that with the grant we applied for we were chosen to receive a matching grant!!!

Kids for Kyla has graciously offered a matching grant of $750. However, we only have 19 days to match the grant. If you feel inclined to help us in our bringing home Adelia please send your tax deductible donations to the following address: 

Kids For Kyla, Inc

PO Box 336904

Greeley, CO 80633