~Our Blessing in China~: May 2010

Our new Bike

Eating at the restaurant

Zhen Zhen with Dr. Dibbs

Zhen Zhen with the interpreter - David

Home from seeing the doctor-she stole the show :)

Last thing she had on before going to bed and the first thing she put on!

Yesterday we celebrated my birthday with a doctor's appt to Children's Medical Center. Rob surprised me and took the whole day off. We spent about 3 hrs at Children's. All in all, it was a pleasant experience. Zhen Zhen woke up in a great mood and this mood continued until we entered Children's Medical Pavilion. She took one look around and caught on rather quickly as to what was ahead of her. Once we checked in, we were escorted up to the exam room by our doctor's right hand woman, Liz. We were then introduced to our interpreter, David. Zhen Zhen was very reserved and tearful by this time. Within the next hour, the Zhen Zhen that we knew emerged. After a thorough exam, Dr. Dibbs informed us that she found a heart murmur. Not only would be seeing a neurosurgeon, endocrinologist, and an ophthalmologist, but she would also be scheduling a visit with a cardiologist. We are prayerful that the murmur is insignificant (Dr. Dibbs felt Zhen Zhen would be more symptomatic if it were anything serious). It was not mentioned in any of Zhen Zhen's medical charts that we received from China.

Following our appointment, we were off to eat at an authentic Chinese restaurant in North Garland, First Chinese B-B-Q. (recommended by a family at our church) We ended up ordering roasted duck, Kung Pao Chicken, and Sweet and Sour Pork Chops (?) - this is what the waiter said that Zhen Zhen asked for. We think that it's what they had most of in the kitchen, because she wouldn't touch it :) She absolutely loved the roasted duck and gave us thumbs up as we left the restaurant. She made sure we understood that she wanted to return. By the time we returned to Rockwall, we had about 15 minutes to run by Target and pick up Zhen Zhen a new bike. She was so proud when Ba Ba had finished putting it together. We were out first thing this morning practicing.

One funny and sweet story - when Rob was on his way home from taking the boys to The Shore, they stopped by Bath and Body Works to buy Zhen Zhen some lotion (yes, she has her dad wrapped around her finger). On the way, she insisted that they stop and buy MaMa a shirt for her birthday. She was very proud that she picked out my gift (Rob had to steer her away from the bright pink one). She found it this morning and wanted me to wear it.

It was a great birthday - I have much to be thankful for, a wonderful family and a Heavenly Father that loves me unconditionally!

Detra

So thankful for small glimpses of Zhen Zhen feeling a part of our family. Thank you for your prayers. Our Lord is faithful!! It will just take time, however, we are being encouraged daily!

Zhen likes to go, in other words, she likes to stay busy. She wonders why she isn't going to school. We have made many trips out to different stores and to a park. We are going to meet some new friends today at another park. These friends have all been adopted from China. We can't wait!!

What a picky eater she has become. She ate everything in site in China and now, one never knows what she will eat. We made our way to an Asian Market the other day. We made it home with some of her favorite snacks, roasted seaweed and spicey hot dried squid. Her breath is just lovely :) Also, if anyone ever needs a natural laxative, seaweed works wonders. I have to hide it from her.

I better go - Zhen Zhen doesn't like me to be on the computer. I will post pictures soon. I also want to thank everyone for the wonderful meals and gifts!! Please forgive me for being so late in sending thank you notes.
Love,
Detra