March 5, 2011 (Linda's post from Saturday)

Timmy is full of surprises. Instead of being scared at the airport, he was excited about the airplanes. I thought his Grandpa would have enjoyed his excitement about flying (Grampa Schmelder is a pilot). Timmy’s excitement continued as he ran down the entry way and onto the plane. After takeoff he fell asleep for most of the two hour flight.

He seems to have settled some things in his mind and therefore he is happier and becoming more independent. This morning we all had to walk to the medical clinic. Timmy did well in the very crowded room with lots of children crying. This is apparently the one clinic that has to see every child being adopted from China. There were families from all over using lots of different agencies.

That is a change with this final hotel stay. There are many adoptive families staying here. The hotel, named the White Swan, has been used by adoptive families since China opened for international adoptions in 1992. The rooms are clean and comfortable and mine looks out over the Pearl River. I am looking forward to exploring this small island with Timmy as we enjoy the 75 degree weather.