Saturday: Medicals and paperwork for the consulate appointment

Friday we flew into Guangzhou, China. It is the tropical section of country where the consulate resides. It is so nice to be able to walk around and see plants, flowers and green trees. The boys enjoyed swimming so much at our hotel in Tianjin that they hurried to see the pool here at the White Swan Hotel. The pool happens to be outdoors and is closed for the season. We are so grateful to be at this point in our adoption journey.
We are getting closer to wrapping up all the requirements necessary to leave this amazing country with Benjamin. Shortly after eating an amazing breakfast at the White Swan breakfast buffet, we gathered up paperwork and walked to the medical clinic where Benjamin received his medical exam to prove that he meets the criteria as special needs according to his paperwork. Also, he received a TB test which he needs to pass in order to wrap up here. Things were a bit chaotic at the clinic but everything went as it should.
I neglected to mention that during breakfast, Feng (Christian's foster father) and Peace, my long time Chinese friend who studied in the USA walked in and sat with us. It was the most joyous reunion as Feng hadn't seen Nao Nao since he was 3 years old. Christian now age 7, referred to as Nao Nao by Feng, lived in their home for two years. He came to Feng and Li Ying as a malnourished 1 year old. They loved on him and nourished him until the day we adopted him in October, 2006. There were many tears when Nao Nao left their household. They didn't eat for three days until we agreed to meet with them, then they began to come to terms with relinquishing him to us. They are the reason our son is alive today. We are so grateful to them for their excellent care of Christian. They loved him as a son. We promised to bring him back for them to see some day, so HERE WE ARE. God just happened to put another adoption together in order to make it happen.
We walked around Shaiman Island today with our friends taking in the sights and sounds. We found a stroller for Benjamin to ride in as he gets heavy to carry when he gets tired. The boys are delighted to be running around the park and finding fun boy things to do. It is Saturday so all the families are out with their children enjoying the festivities. Feng keeps his eye on Nao Nao as we walk. Christian slips his hand into Fengs and says, I have two BaBa's. BaBa in Chinese means daddy. This brought a great smile to Feng as you can see him hold back in respect to our family. He is beaming with pride over the loving kindness that Nao Nao offers him. If you met him, you would find it easy to do as well. We have yet to meet Li Ying as she is flying into Guangzhou as I write. By the way, Feng doesn't speak a word of English. No one needs language to show love.
We are overwhelmed not only with how well Benjamin has adapted to our love and family life but also his capacity to love us in return. We are feeling dizzy with God's goodness as we are witnessing a circle of love that God planned before time and is allowing us to be a part of, not only in Benjamin's adoption but in closer for Christian's adoption as well.
Overwhelmed by His Goodness, Wendy for Art, Christian and Benjamin David Docter