Van/Thanh is adjusting well. His appetite is better today, he will eat whatever you put in his mouth. He was fussy today, he still has a runny nose and the heat probably doesn't help either. We went to the market yesterday and it rained on us, but it felt good. We bought Van an authentic Vietnamese outift and squeaky shoes. Race wanted to go to KFC again, but we opted for Spaghetti (pretty close) at the Singapore Frog Restaurant. Keith had frog. Keith was sick this morning, he slept until about 11 or so, but he feels better now. Van's diaper rash is a burn from something, it is healing though. He loves for you to hold him and lay his head on your shoulder. He still has not laughed or smiled for us yet. He is still trying to figure out who we are. We applied for passports yesterday and had the visa medical exam. If I repeat myself forgive me I can't even keep up with what day it is. I went to bed at 8:30 and was up at 4a.m. We should go to Hanoi in about 2-4 days once Van/Thanh's passport is ready. We can't decide what to call him, because he has responded only a few times to Thanh. We are going on our first taxi ride to the grocery store soon. We need to wash some clothes in the tub, I have been washing them in the sink with shampoo. Our time seems to improve each day as we learn how things are done and which restaurants serve good food. We had mandarin oranges yesterday-gross! Cokes and water are readily available. The steamed corn is great. Race is going stir crazy in the motel, but the stroller will not fit on the sidewalk with the vendors and the motor scooters. We hope to go to the park soon and take the stroller and walk around for some fresh air without worrying about getting hit by a motor scooter.
Julie
Julie
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Good to hear Van Thanh is eating, his food choices probably have been limited. The smiles will come. You sound tired and we do hope Keith is better today. Race, Aunt Joyce really like her letter and pictures you drew. Everyone at church last night wanted the update, we let them know you had Van. love, Pops and Grandma Judy
Hello, Glad to hear that everything is going good. Don't worry he will be laughing and smiling before long. Sounds like the park may the safest place to play. The streets sound very busy and crazy with motor scooters.I hope that you all have a great day, playing, eating, and sleeping. You are in our prayers. Love, Heidi Stringer Woods
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
PARKER FAMILY OF FOUR!!!!
His is a blessing to y'all & y'all
are a blessing to him! Children are
a special blessing from God! His
smiles & happiness will come the more he is with y'all (his family).
Julie are you abe to get cream or something for his diaper/heat rash?
Also what about his runny nose?
More of us need to follow your example to help needy children.
God bless y'all
Bev C
Thanks for doing these updates Julie, it is so good to hear how you are doing. Vietnam sounds like such an amazingly different place, glad to hear that you found a KFC. It is wonderful that Van/Thanh is settling in. Looking forward to your return. We have had lots of people asking after you so it has been great being able to give them an update.
Love and prayers
The Gordons
Hello Parker Four!
Julie, don't worry about him no smiling. Give him some time. He'll be smiling this Christmas! Tell Keith to stay away from amphibians and strange internal organs. YUCK! Let Race eat all the KFC he wants. We pray that you get those documents soon! You all try to get some rest. We've had some pretty heavy storms here this evening. There's been some tornado watches. Kids get colds all the time, I'm sure he's fine. Just give him lots of lovin' and huggin's. Keep us up to date when you can. We all look forward to hearing from you and we've been thinking about you guys a lot, especially when your old computer starts to take off like an airplane!
In my prayers,
Mandy
I am sure that Van Thanh will smile at you soon. Just think what you have done for him. Hopefully the adoption you guys have done will point him to Christ and he will become a child of God and be so thankful. We will pray that God would protest you from getting sick from food. We pray that he will give you guys stomachs of STEEL!! We will also pray for your protection as you guys are out and about. Julie I hope that you get a chance to write all your experiences down. I cannot wait to see you when you get back. After 90 days that is. Hahaha.
Love you,
Tasha
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