It has been awhile since I have been to this blog, and I know there are many people who have been wondering how we have been doing, so today I felt ready to take some time to write a short update on our situation.
For those who are not aware, Lauren is currently with another family here in the United States. Jerry and I knew immediately upon meeting her that she had some needs that were not disclosed to us and we struggled with the decision and knowledge of being able to parent her and meet those needs.
We realized over the weeks in China that we were not prepared, and upon returning home, we saw the impact on our family. Therefore, we reached out and were able to find a wonderful family who openly welcomed her into their family, knowing the potential of her needs - and we are happy to say that she is doing very well.
We have been comforted by this family's love for her and their knowledge and ability to meet her needs. This has also now allowed us to focus on the transition of our other daughter, Kaitlyn Jinqing.
Kaitlyn is doing very well and we have settled into some form of a new routine. She will begin school on Wednesday for 1/2 days initially. Please pray for her as this will be one of the most difficult transitions for her to make. We have been working with the teachers and principal for a couple of weeks to prepare and get things in place for her to begin. However, she is the first non-English, non-Spanish speaking individual to enter the district, for as long as they can remember, so this is all new territory for them.
I appreciate the thoughts of those who have shared them and encourage you to keep Lauren and her new family in your prayers, as well. We have loved this child for some time and everyone's wish is that she be given all of the opportunities and love of a family -
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