Victory!!!

The victory of the day..Emma took a bite by herself and then from my hand. I bet you are wondering what was her first food? Well, I must say Emma was made to be an American because her first solid food since last Sunday.....drum roll please....McDonald's french fries! Yes, it is true she loves fries almost as much as her Mama! We are so excited that she is relinquishing this area of control she has held over us...and trusting us to help her meet her needs. What a great way to end the evening!

After our most delish dinner at McD's we ventured another direction from our hotel and found the most exquisite park. Not loud and busy like the other park we visited nearby..but quiet, serene, and fewer people. We even sat on a bench to enjoy the sights for a while. The interesting thing about life in a city of 10 million people is that the streets are 8 lanes across here at our hotel (some places they are less but still busy as can be) and it seems like a life or death situation to cross them. However, in this part of the city there are vast tunnels underground that lead you all over. It is eery at first because you go a LONG ways down before you level out and follow the signs to the next spot you want to emerge from. It is confusing but an oh-so-welcome way to avoid risking life and limb in the streets. We walked around a long time like true foreigners watching people and trying to figure out how to actually get across the street. We finally just started down some of the tunnels that are nearby and low and behold there is a whole network under the city. We forgot the camera so tomorrow will head back that way for shots of the park.

Emma is doing beautifully. She has changed so much in the short few days we have had her. I can't wait to see how she blooms and blossoms with the love that she will get from her siblings, extended family, and friends at home! We are all so blessed to be a part of something so beautiful that is far from anything I could've thought up myself. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for the awesome privilege and responsibility to care for 'one of the least of these'. Can't wait for what tomorrow brings!

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