Day 4 - Love is felt the same way in every language...

Today was very emotional for me. We were up early and we went to visit Hohhot CWI, where Madisyn lived for the last 23 months.

When I first walked through the doors of the building, I was greeted by an Americian family who's little guy was in the room with Madisyn. He recongized her and called her "Yan Yan", which is her nickname. That made the tears come to the surface quickly. As we followed the director through the building, we finally came to the room - Half the Sky Program room, where Madisyn lived for 23 months.

I walked in behind Jason and there were kids on the floor playing with the Nannies. There was one Nanny who saw Madisyn and she quickly put down the baby she had in her arms and came trembling before me. She held her hands out and Madisyn quickly wanted out of the carrier I had her in, on me. I began to worry.

She snuggled and kissed the Nanny while tears flowed down her Nanny's face. She told our guide that Madisyn was very special to her and to please tell us that she is very smart and loves music. I was literally sobbing in tears leaving that room knowing that this Nanny had loved our daughter so much. I gave her a hug and she rubbed my back and said "please love her." She agreed to take her picture with us and gave Madisyn a quick hug because Madisyn wanted back with me. Phew, I was so happy that she needed to be with me.

There is one thing in this whole world that we as a human race experience -- no matter the language barrier or the culture differences ...and that's love.

To my daughter's Nanny at Hohhot CWI -- we love you, we thank you and you are a blessing to her. Thank you for loving her!!!