We...Have...Raina.

Well, this is the blog posting we've been waiting to share for almost 3 years.  We are in a hotel room in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China.  And sitting in the bed with us is our precious Raina.  She is the most beautiful thing we've ever seen.  This day has been incredible... impossible to put into words that will ever do it justice.  We met her in a hotel meeting room, and it was one of the most memorable moments of our lives.  After taking care of some paperwork, we were back in our hotel room with her, and 3 representatives from her orphanage - the director, her main nanny, and the orphanage doctor.  They were wonderful people.  We spoke to them through our guide, who interpreted for us all.  They presented us with gifts, clothes, shoes, and a photo album they made of her life there.  This orphanage REALLY cared for her, we can tell.  After they left, Raina went through a very difficult - heartbreaking time.  She cried a life-shattering wail that rocked us all.  She is grieving yet another abandonment from the orphanage that is the only life she remembers.  Laura just held her tight for at least an hour as Raina clinged to her.  Her sorrow slowly turned to anger, yet when she wanted "down", and Laura put her down, she reached out her arms for Laura even through her tears.  After awhile, I began to distract her with some toys, and she warmed to the idea of playing.  We ordered room service, and we have now sat in the bed for almost 2 hours.  Raina has eaten crackers, Gerber puffs, dried fruit, fried rice, french fries, and she's drank Apple juice from a sippy cup, and milk from a straw.  She has already exhibited amazing skill at stacking cups, fine detail, - we are simply amazed at her in every way possible.  She is a glorious gift from God, and we are busting at the seams just looking at her.  Glory to God, blessed be His name... Praise God from whom ALL blessings flow.  We're looking at one right here.