Day 1 recap

We returned to the welfare house this afternoon and the kids we met this morning put on a show for us.  It is a traditional Chinese show and the kids did a great job.  They were so excited when we arrived.  They were all in traditional Chinese costumes and makeup.  When we arrived, we were seated up front.  One of my new little friends came up, grabbed my hand and led back to the seat next to his. What a sweet special little boy!  I taught them to shake my hand and say "Nice to meet you" and they taught me the Chinese word for baby.  

I am so in love with these older boys.  These boys are about to age out and desperately need families. They are so sweet and kind natured.  

The nannies even performed for us doing a beautiful dance.

Miranda and Lara performed 2 songs for the kids.

Miranda and Jason performed the Frozen song (am I a bad parent if I don't know the name of that song?!?).  Thankfully for the kids and staff, I did not sing or perform!

This is a group of smaller kiddos.  The boy at the front of the line (yellow shirt/red shorts) is a bus driver and kept picking up animals as he went.  Adorable!

Since we've been here, we've eaten lunch and dinner at the welfare house.  The hotel breakfast was very traditional Chinese and I think we've all agreed to dine on the granola bars we brought from home for breakfast tomorrow.  But, the meals prepared at the welfare house have been amazing!  They have a chef that creates wonderful flavors.  The chef and his staff prepare food for all the children, the elderly  and the staff.  The above was our feast for dinner tonight.  Lots of seafood!  My favorite food was the dish at the top of the picture in the yellow/green bowl.  Unfortunately, we're not able to obtain the ingredients in the US so I MUST feast up on while I'm here!

After dinner, the director of the entire complex drove us to the seaport to see the sunset.  It was a beautiful setting and nice to see a bit of the town.  

Tomorrow we get to take several of the children out on a field trip to a garden.  I'm so anxious to spend more time with these kids who have captured my heart in one day.  Thanks for the all the well wishes, prayers and uplifting comments.  I am humbled by these kids.