Waiting in Nanchang

We've been busy ... changing diapers and trying to convince an unhappy baby to take her medicine and drink Gatorade (Maryn has had diarrhea since Tuesday morning). Unhappy is a relative term. Maryn only fusses when tired or hundry; and she means business when it's time to eat.

Tuesday we hung out at the hotel and saw a doctor that our adoption agency sent. While the boys tour the city (new Nanchang and an old palace), Sherry and Maryn stayed back at the hotel. Today (Thursday), we visited the countyside. We took lots of pictures, but we'll have to explain what we saw. Each of the families brought candy or snacks to give to the kids in the village.

We decided God chase Maryn for our family because it was going to take all four of us to keep up with her! On Monday she was crawling like an inchworm. Now she's up on all fours and even crawled a little across the room (to follow Mommy). She throws herself from a sitting position to get what she wants. She jabbers and has lots to say. We just haven't figured out if she's speaking in Chinese or English.

We're still in Nanchang and should get Maryn's passport tomorrow. Saturday we fly to Guanghou. We are all doing well. Please pray that Maryn's GI system settles, that she doesn't become dehydrated and that she takes her medicine. She loves her formula, but doesn't seem to want to drink anything else.