The Homestretch

We have been keeping busy here at the hotel.  The only adoption thing we had to do was to get Milli's TB test read today, which didn't take very long.  So we have had time to relax.  John is getting bored and frustrated at the length of this process.  You would think it could be streamlined a little.  Milli and Gus are enjoying the swimming pool, and we have visited a very large park across from the hotel a couple times.  The kids (mainly Gus) only last about an hour of walking in the heat and humidity.  We also had dinner with our big group last night and were able to see every one's newly adopted children.  It reminded me of the whole reason we are here.  To bring home children to give them a chance at a better life.  It's mostly children with special needs who definitely will benefit from all the therapies and advances in medicine that our country has to offer.  Being here, makes me appreciate things at home even more.  I am also very appreciative of the fact that Milli seems to be fine in mind, body, and spirit.  God really protected her these last 5 years of her life.  I cannot wait for everyone to meet her. 
Milli had her first taste of Mexican food tonight at a place called Tekila's.  She liked the chips and pico like her mom. It was the one food I have been craving. She also was eating the ketchup from the french fries with a spoon, before we took it away from her.  It was in a bowl so I can see why she thought is was soup. She still continues to eat whatever we give her. She has a big belly with skinny little arms and legs, just like her Grandma Dorothy. She also loves to laugh like her too.
We are supposed to visit the local zoo tomorrow, but there is a typhoon hitting the southern part of the province tomorrow, so it is tentative for now.  Only 4 more days until we are home!