After breakfast we took a 20 minute ride to the place Madilynn was found. To the left of the street was a large, bright yellow building pointed out by our guide. It was a pediatric hospital. Madilynn was found on the 2nd floor at the age of 8 mths. She was very ill when she was found. Our guide said that the person who left her took a very big risk leaving her in a public place-if they would have been caught, they would have gone to prison. She also said that many do not have money for medical care (surgery, etc.). They either let the child die or abandon the child so they will get the medical care they need. Anyway, we will never know for sure why she was left. I would like to think that maybe her mother wanted a better life for her and also wanted her to get the care she needed.
Glenda
Special Visit with Grandma
August 24, 2008 And Madilynn makes seven!!
First Family Picture
The Girls
The Boys
My China Dolls
Kyndal and Madilynn
Ready for the pool party!!
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August 1, 2008 Were Home!!!
Waiting for final flight to Denver
Meeting rest of family for first time
First car seat ride-not happy!
Ready for bed
Has she stopped crying yet??
July 31, 2008 American Consulate
Bus ride-no pictures allowed at the Consulate
Red Couch Picture at the White Swan
With our guide-Molly
Female Budda
July 30, 2008 Free Day
Starbucks in China!! My favorite!!
Dinner with Wang Ling
July 29, 2008 Were in Guangzhou!
Arrived at the Victory Hotel
Medical Exam
Was that really necessary??
Nothing like a nice bath!!
July 28, 2008 Received Madilynn's Passport
Yipee!!
Ghina very excited about the olympic games!!
Where we ate Chinese food tonight
July 27, 2008 A Visit to a City Park
July 26, 2008 Free Day
Madilynn and Jacob with "Grandma"
Madilynn enjoying her bath
Orphanage Visit July 25, 2008
Taken in front of orphanage
Madilynn with her favorite nanny
Visiting with caretakers
Glad to be home
Enjoying Chinese food with Christen, Connie, Jacob and our guide Rose
July 24, 2008
Mom can I borrow your shoes???
Enjoying pizza with friends
Playing with Jacob
July 23, 2008 "Rest" Day
Already hogging the telephone
China preparing for the Olympics
This guy ask Ashley for a picture with him-Caucasions are rare around hear
A nice afternoon nap
The Bao Tu Quan Springs
Ashley standing with a figure of a famous Chinese poet
July 22, 2008 Adoption Day
Officially our Daughter!!!
July 21, 2008 Gotcha Day!!
Not Happy!!
Doing Better
Happier Now-What a Cutie!!
All Worn Out
Madilynn - Jinan SWI July 9, 2008
I need to wait 12 more days???
Do you like my outfit???
Hi mommy and daddy!!
My dress is not too low!
NEW PICTURES!!!!
Jinan SWI June19,2008
Jinan SWI JUNE 19, 2008
Jinan SWI June 19,2008
Jinan SWI JUNE19, 2008
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