Check out the stuffie we included! When Claire and I were at the toy store looking for Ren's care package contents, I couldn't find an appropriate stuffed animal; either the stuffed animal was too big or the animal was wrong (we have no connection to a Zebra!). As we continued to shop, inspiration suddenly struck! Ren needs his own little Pablo! Claire, who adores Pablo from the Backyardigans, quickly agreed that Pablo was the right choice.
I realized as I was cramming everything into the little box that we had space for this book after all so it's included too. I know it's in the wrong language (!) but I thought the touch and feel aspect of the book would be nice. Besides, the cute little animals speak for themselves!
I feel so fortunate that Paul works with a great guy who translated our letter for us. Thanks, Bing! Thanks also to FOI for carrying over our care package.
This package will probably not arrive at Ren's orphanage in time for his 2nd birthday on December 3, so we've also arranged for a birthday cake to be sent to his orphanage, along with a disposable camera and a birthday card. We really fussed over Claire when she turned two and it feels strange not to be able to do the same for Ren. With this cake and card, at least we'll know there will be a little celebration for him at the orphanage. Hopefully on Forever Family Day we'll get the disposable camera back with pictures of him and his birthday cake!
8 comments:
Love the goodies that you are sending to Ren..
He will LOVE them..
Have a Great Week.
Hugs..
What a great package you put together! I'm sure Ren will be thrilled to get it. The Pablo story will be a great one to tell at his wedding. ;-)
Hope you don't have to wait too much longer to see your darling son in person.
Love,
Kath, Pat and Maeve
Pablo is the perfect stuffie for Ren! It's hard to fit everything you want to send in a kleenex sized box but huge amounts of love can be tucked away in the smallest of spaces. I know the box you're sending to Ren will be ready to burst open.
You brought a tear to my eye with your mention of sending Ren a cake on his birthday. What a special day he'll have!
This is a fantastic care package being brought to Ren! I'm sure he will LOVE the bunny book and the Pablo things. AND the Bday cake! What a wonderful idea! I hope you get wonderful pictures back. Happy early 2nd Birthday to Ren!!
Monica, I think we will be traveling together! That would be so nice!
We are also preparing a care package for our little guy to be sent with FOI to China in late November!!!
I was going to purchase Pablo for him too but my daughter INSISTED on sending her little brother one of her own personal stuffed animals instead. Siblings... :D
I just remembered something...
When we first asked our daughter what she wanted to name her little brother she said "Tarzan". So, maybe I should send a little jungle boy to D! lol... too cute.
It just seems like yesterday that you were putting Claire's care package together. Ren's looks great. He'll have great fun playing with everything.
That's great that you're sending a cake for his birthday. Incredible that that's an option nowadays. Will you celebrate with a cake at home too?
The cake on his birthday is amazing - who knew you could do that!! I love reminiscing about all the plans we mad e the first time around. Thanks for sharing.
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