Well the morning started off perfect. Everything was great, no trouble. We went to the officials office again, and finished the paperwork. She is officially ours.The picture above is at the official ceremony. She was really being a ham for everyone. Even more of her personality was coming through. Then when we came back to the hotel the guide had her change clothes and she broke down.....for a long time. She completely rejected Matthew and I. The guide says this was normal, and she talked to her for awhile, but she still cried. Eventually we put the clothes back on her and she was fine. I know.....I maybe should not have, but I just thought she wasn't ready yet to let go of her past. I am sure I did the wrong thing but it was so sad to see her sad. She might be wearing those clothes to college...Oh and the picture of the grass roof is for Paw Paw Jerry. Matthew says you might want to start a roofing/lawn business. : )
Much love!
1 comments:
Leslee-
You did EXACTLY the right thing. Her clothes are the one thing she has to hold on to, and she may need that for awhile. You handled that perfectly. She needs to know you're not forcing her to let go, let her do it on her terms. Maybe slowly transition her with just the pants or just the shirt, etc., while you're having them laundered.
She looks so happy, and that means she does feel safe with you, this is just a big experience for such a little girl.
You're doing great!
Stephanie
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