One more day to go! I can't believe it. We plan on the zoo tomorrow!

Samantha made huge strides today. We still had some crying, but when she started crying, I allowed her to call Ma Vo. She is the precious lady that has been so helpful, pictured here sitting beside Samantha. Samantha and her are very close. 4 of the women from the orphanage came today and spent alot of time with Samantha. It was such a great help. The language barrier is really tough for Samantha. She is such a bright girl and very perceptive. She had alot of questions.

I will back up a little. We started our day with a virus. Samantha threw up all of her breakfast. I have this too (Anita).
Dr. Sari, from the orphanage saw her for free. They are so giving and kind there. She said it is viral. She also has a rash. We have medicine and are improving.
The park is close by so we went, because we did not want a melt down. We felt like we needed to keep her busy. She did not feel like playing so Jay and I played and she watched and took our picture.

Samantha definitly had a glow about her when her beloved adult friends came from the orphanage. She said some of the cutest and sweetest things. Earlier she said that she loves her mom and will go to America with her. She also promised Vo that she would go to America and find good families for her friends at the orphanage. Vo asked her to describe a good family she said, " like her mom and dad". She also feels it is important for kids to have both a mom and a dad not just a mom. Samantha asked me if there are any more good mommy's and daddy's left in America. I assured her there are and told her I would also help her to find families for her friends. Samantha has many fears, but we can see she is starting to trust us. She was worried about the flying to America. She did not want us to leave her at the hotel. And many other worries. After much encouragement from Vo. She decided her daddy is a good manager, and he is strong (don't forget wealthy) so he can get us safely to America. At one point in the conversation someone called her "Ooy" and she corrected them and said "Samantha". The last picture posted is Samantha's first nail job. She was very excited about this.

We got some wonderful news. Our friends here, the Kershbaums, received their Visa today so they will be going home on the same flight with us on the 23rd. Their destination is different. The will be going to Michigan. We rejoice with them. One more family to go. Ann Davis and her new daughter are still trudging through paper work and government red tape. So, please continue to pray for them. Luknam's 13th birthday is the 30th they would love to be home for that. Well, it is late here and I am heading for bed. Have a good day because many of you are just starting your day there in America. See you soon!! Love, Jay and Anita and Samantha