"We often think of the intersections in our lives, those that are planned, those that occur by chance. Some encounters we hope for, particularly love, and alas, some meetings never happen despite what we wish. I think of how those intersections have the potential to change us, our character, our circumstances, our hopes. We think about how they add to the unfinished story of our lives"...(Amy Tan, Mei Mei, 2005) Chinese folklore speaks of invisible red threads that connect a newborn child's spirit to all the people who will be important in the child's life. As the child grows, the threads shorten, drawing closer those people who are destined. We anxiously await this special meeting, a life changing intersection which will soon take us to China to bring home our little daughter, Cali Griffin.

April 13, 2011

We're Home!

After a long trip home and a few days to regroup, we're all adjusting to life back in Michigan. Cali loves daily walks in her stroller and is getting used to having Scout's wet nose in her face. She told Scout right away that she was in charge with a "No, no Out" to get him away.

She really seems to be settling in very well and we're having fun getting to know her better every day and experiencing life through the eyes of a 19 month old! She is a riot and full of energy and curiosity which is just how she was described by her nannies. She is quiet and shy at first and then a total character once she gets comfortable and we love that she enjoys cuddling with her mommy and daddy too!
















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