Happy Adoption Day May 22,12

today's finalization of our adoption began at the registration office where we had our gotcha day.On the bus ride over, she was happily eating snacks and watching the traffic, pointing at things that interested her. When we pulled up to the office, she froze, gripped the handrail and began rocking and crying. I had to pull her away and go in. I was able to comfort her quickly before we got off of the bus, but I believe she was either remembering the trauma of the previous day or afraid that it was happening again. I never expected that and it broke my heart. She happily played throughout the meeting and it was rather quick with just paying fees and receiving our certificate. After that we had to go to the notary office and our day was finished before lunch. Other families have to travel by train several hours back to their child's city for the passport application, but we were blessed that our orphanage already took care of that. I wanted to visit her orphanage, but after her reaction at the office, I think God was watching out for her by not allowing us to go. Now that it's over, I look forward to getting to know her and learning her personality. The other families have already decided that she is the social butterfly of the group and I am already noticing that she is a little stubborn and strong willed. When she doesnt like something, she crosses her arms and gives her meanest frown. It is usually when her dad wants her. We have laughed so much that now I think she is doing it for a show. She is also very, very funny!