We met Kristen!

It is still hard to believe I am IN a picture with my little girl. It was so neat, but almost unbelieveable to walk into the building and see Kristen walking around in real life.

She was pretty shy with us, and the care givers and social worker both said over and over that she was just being shy around new people. I am glad that we get to visit her again today before we pick her up.

I loved getting to see her with her care-givers. I can tell they took such good care of her and have enjoyed having her. One of them cross-stitched the background of a clock as a present for Forrest and I. It is so cool.

There was a whole big box full of things for Kristen to bring home. She has a hanbok, some clothes and shoes plus some very special things. From her school she has a whole scrapbook of work and pictures of her school, her teacher, and friends. Her teacher also had a pretty envelope with some Korean money inside it. Then there was a scrapbook from her time at amsa - some super precious pictures are in there. There is a little heart shaped box with hair pretties inside it - she opened it up and oohed and aahed. Hannah and I looked at each and said, "She is a girly-girl!" It was pouring rain, so they are going to bring it to the meeting Tuesday for us. I am praying it isn't raining then so we can get it back.

We got to tour amsa and see where Kristen had therapy and meet her therapists. She walked into the rooms and knew just what to do and where to go!

I was too nervous to eat before we went, so we were starving afterwards. It was pouring rain, so we went into the Subway right around the corner from the agency and ate. It was still pouring rain, so we went out and down into the real subway and bought an umbrella. EVERYONE has umbrellas here. The ticket window for the subway was closed, so we just started walking. We ended up soaking wet by the time we got back and we were so tired!

So, we went to bed around 5:30 here. We both slept for eight hours, but now it is 3:30 and we are wide awake!

I want to try to go to the big bookstore today before our meeting. Then after, if it isn't raining, we should try to go shop at one of the markets.

Thanks for all the prayers and notes of support!