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*My former home, Hospicio de San Jose. Right off the Ayala bridge. It is an island 4 hectors long. It is a beautiful place with many children, all the way up to adults w/special needs. Hospicio has a "turn cradle" where mothers can surrender their babies. Mothers leave their babies in the square opening in the wall. Right now, the turn cradle is "Closed" for Hospicio is full. They can only take on 25 children per unit. My unit had 16 toddlers. The mayor of Manila also came from Hospicio.
*Mommy and Daddy got to feed me during feeding time w/all of my friends. I ate a rice mix w/chicken broth and ripped off my bib and stood up when I was done.
*Lola Mareta got to visit w/me too. The workers loved her and took her all over and into the premi room. They commented saying, "She has skin like Grandma--light filipina."
*I fell asleep in my ina's arms (mommy) on the ride to the shopping center. I slept the whole time they shopped and bought me outfits, formula, and water.
*I found the mirror hidden inside the tv stand. I laughed so hard at myself and climbed all the way inside. I screamed "DA-DA" when he played w/me. I have dimples when I smile!
*I love the tv and wanted to touch! As soon as I saw daddy playing w/the remote control, I grabbed it and did it too.
I am sleeping right now still. I woke up around 11pm crying and fussing a bit and itching my skin. It definitely needs some loving care in USA. Mommy can tell that I just want to crawl out of it, so she keeps me lotioned up as much as she can. Mommy rocked me to sleep w/my blankie. I got my bottle and went right back to sleep, snoring. Mommy is having a hard time sleeping...Daddy is snoring too. I love you my new family. Thank you for thinking of me. Love, Katrina (KAT-KAT)
Can I come over and play too? She looks very happy. Peter and I are in complete awe. We love the pics...keep 'em coming!
ReplyDeleteBring her home now!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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ReplyDeleteThis is adorable. I am so happy for you and can feel the relief you must have. To actually see her eat, smile, laugh and know that she is safe and OK- WOW! I love her little green print dress, so cute, just like her mom. I love the 3 generations of "Bouya" w/ you & your ma & Katrina... I just love hearing it all. Thank you for sharing. It is so exciting to see all of those who love you and feel this circle joining around your family. How sweet is that. I am already planning all the restaurants we will take her too. I will leave the spinach dip intro up to Elle though:) ENJOY and take lots of pics of your ma "in the homeland":) Love you- Anne
We can't wait to meet our new cousin!!
ReplyDeleteLove you, Kyle,Cal, and Ava
Did you see any big bugs grandma? Cal
Hello everyone! It has been very interesting these last couple days watching your journey on this site. In a way it has been very addicting because I fine myself constantly checking the site for your latest update. I am so glad that you have finally been united with your daughter Katrina. I know it seemed like forever but I know it was worth the wait. Just looking at the pictures I can see how happy you both are. The pictures of Katrina are so cute and I can just imagine what is going through her mind at this time. Ava is so excited to meet Katrina when you get back home. See you Saturday!
ReplyDeleteLove, Kent
P.S. Hey Dustin, I didn't know you changed your name to Dustine.
It is just so special to be able to see pictures of everything going on so that we are all able to share this experience with you as it unfolds. Both Lolo Tracy & I thought that Katrina actually resembles Alicia in the pictures. Somehow you both just look like mother & daughter.
ReplyDeleteWhen I visited grandma Jeanette today I showed her the blog and all the pictures. She got a great big smile on her face and said "oh she is so darling". She truely enjoyed the pictures. You can only imagine how anxious we are to meet her ourselves! Enjoy this special time together, experiencing your daughter and the wonderful culture of her homeland. May God bless your new little family, and we will see you soon.
All our love......Lola Cheryl