Monday, 3 December 2007

....and here he is!

We left this morning at 8:30am, went to the Civil Affairs office, signed a few papers and then went to the Shanghai Welfare Institute. This Orphanage is such a nice, peaceful and clean place. The director and all the caretakers were there to meet us. It was a very happy athmosphere. Of course we were ever so excited....and then after a few words by the director we met the children.

Alexander was the very first child we saw, they were talking to the children and we heard his name...so, there he was sitting on the lap of his caretaker, looking a bit frightend but very alert and not crying! Well, he started to cry when he saw me....what is it with babies that they cry when they see me?? I don't know. He instantly calmed down when he was on Lars arm. Oh, what a beautiful picture that was. Lars looked sooo happy. The room was full of happy parents and children. The caretakers were laughin and started to come towards the parents and started talking to us. I can't describe the feelings I had. So calm and content, and overful of joy.

We came back to the hotel at around 1pm, took off his clothes, counted the toes (10!) and changed his nappy. No problem at all, little Alexander is now sleeping. He is a very very quite boy at the moment, despite what we have been told, well, this might change soon.

Here are some pictures:




























14 comments:

JennyM said...

What a gorgeous looking family. I love the photos.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Marion and Lars. We look forward to meeting little Alexander!

Anonymous said...

Congrats Jorgensen family!!!
He is absolutly beautiful & it's fantastic to finally see the 3 of you together.
Love you lots & can't wait to see you when you get home.

Love
Helen xxx

Anonymous said...

Congratulations ! Alexander is stunning and it is amazing that you are finally with him. Well done Mum and Dad and Welcome to Alexander. We can't wait for the official introduction !!
Lots of love Ger and Maya

Unknown said...

Congratulations to all 3 of you. I am overwhelmed with happiness for you all. Alexander is gorgeous. We can't wait to meet you all as a family.

love and huge hugs from Julie, Rui, Anna and Lucy

Anonymous said...

Oh Marion and Lars I am so so happy to see you all together at last and delighted it went well! I have sent the link to Leonie who ws dying to hear all the news. Load of love and hugs, tears in me eyes,
Sara

Heather said...

Hi Marion and Lars - can hardly see the photos, as the tears are tripping me :) You look so happy together. Can't wait to see you all when you get back xx

Gayle Blake said...

Happy to hear you found the wee Alexander. At last the BUSCH-JORGENSEN FAMILY are united. WOO!HOO!
Congrats and all my love to you THREE!

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxGayle

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!
Photos are great, have an excellent time in China and looking forward to see you all in CH/F.

Saskia

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Marion and Lars!!! He is lovely, you are so blessed to have each other. Have a wonderfull time together, soak up every second and have a very Happy Christmas.

All My Love
Katie xx

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Anonymous said...

Hallo Familie Jorgensen ;-)
Herzlichen Glückwunsch Euch Dreien. Es ist schön, das wir das von hier aus verfolgen können und dürfen. Dafür möchten wir Euch danken. Auch für die tollen Fotos. Alexander ist ein wirklich knuddeliger kleiner Mann. Wir wünschen Euch das Allerbeste. Seid ganz doll und lieb umärmelt. Wir freuen uns mit Euch!!!
Big hugs to you all
Beate und Pierre

Anonymous said...

What a joyful day! Such a handsome little son - don't eat him up before you get him home! The pictures were wonderful and really moving. We are so happy and relieved that you are finally together. Congratulations and love and hugs from Toots and John

Unknown said...

Congratulations! You guys look so happy! I hope you're all getting to know each other well and hope our boys can get together sometime when you're back!