Thursday, July 16, 2009

Bright Eyed Girl!

Liana had her first eye exam today with Dr. Michael Blackburn
of Oak Mountain Eye Care. Praise the Lord, her eyes are healthy!
Liana enjoyed the visual games the optometric assistant played
with her, as well as Dr। Blackburn’s exam assisted by his toy friends!
The staff really enjoyed our bright, inquisitive, smiling, bright eyed girl.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

July 14, 2009

We would like to give you an update on our daughter Liana (Fangying). She is really adjusting very well in our forever family here in the United Sates.
In the beginning she cried out with momentary night terrors, but that is much improved. She sleeps through most nights now, and wakes up with great enthusiasm each morning.

We recently had Fangying’s heart checked by a pediatric cardiologist। We are happy to report that the surgery performed in China has done wonderfully for her. The physician did an ultrasound of her heart and checked her oxygen levels. She is in no need of any immediate surgery! He would like to see her again in a six months. She will continue to have routine appointments to keep a close watch on her heart condition. He told us to go home for now and enjoy our little girl. We were thrilled with that wonderful report! We are trusting Abba Father for a creative miracle.

Fangying has a terrific appetite. Her pediatrician says, outside her heart issue, she is a very healthy little girl. She eats most foods that are prepared for her. She really enjoys scrambled eggs and yogurt. Of course, she still loves her rice and noodles.

She has been checked out by the International Adoption Clinic. She is physically on track, and her developmental skills are great! She is bright and has a zeal for learning.
Fangying already knows and speaks over three hundred and fifty English words!

The family therapist is pleased with how well she is bonding with us. Her brothers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins all adore her. She is adapting socially. People love her winning smile and her outgoing personality.