Our son Ren: Two more photos of Ren, thanks to Tracy and Kate!

Monday, November 3, 2008

Two more photos of Ren, thanks to Tracy and Kate!

Yesterday, we received a precious gift from a family in the States: more pictures of Ren! Through a yahoo group dedicated to people who have or are adopting from Ren's orphanage, I was able to connect with Tracy. Tracy and her husband adopted Kate, a 13-year old, in April of this year. I learned from Tracy that Kate spent a lot of time with Ren. She told her mom that she remembers when Ren arrived and how skinny he was. But, she said he ate a lot and grew fast. She also said he is very funny and very happy when someone picks him up!

The photos were taken in March of this year when Kate was still at the orphanage. Without further ado, here they are!

Kate is the girl in the yellow, red and white. I am elated that Ren received attention from this wonderful young lady! The other woman is one of the nannies. Tracy is going to email me her name when she has a moment to look it up.

This is the same photo but cropped in closer because I adore Ren's hint of a smile:

And the second new picture:

I am so incredibly grateful to Tracy and Kate for these photos and this information. It's so precious to us while we're waiting but I'm sure it'll be equally important to Ren in the future. Thank you, Tracy and Kate!

9 comments:

Kim said...: HOW WONDERFUL..
That is sooo neat that their are families who are taking pictures and their daughter was part of Ren's life..
Have a Great Week..
You are getting closer every day..
Hugs girly..; November 3, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Waitingfaithfully said...: Monica,

Love the new pictures! We are so blessed to have had Kate, and the Zhuhai nannies who love on these babies while they wait.

Blessings~

Tina
Zhuhai mama; November 3, 2008 at 1:33 PM
Rae said...: Oh wow!!! What a wonderful gift! It's so amazing that you have connected with people who have already met Ren. It must make you feel that much closer to having him home!

xxoo; November 3, 2008 at 6:34 PM
Unknown said...: What an incredibly lovely story! I love hearing that Kate played so much with Ren -- that is so precious! I do hope you get to keep in touch with Kate and Tracy too.; November 4, 2008 at 1:42 PM
Kennedy and Jaida's mom said...: Amazing, simply amazing photos! I'm so happy that you are receiving these wonderful gifts, Monica. Ren is an absolute darling!; November 4, 2008 at 5:53 PM
Jednet said...: It is so incredible to receive pictures when you are waiting. We looked at Jie-Jie's a thousand-million times wondering what he was like and then when you finally meet him....ahhhhh and then when you finally get to KNOW him.....double ahhhhh. Paperwork, please hurry, hurry, hurry!

Dawn; November 4, 2008 at 6:11 PM
Shea said...: How wonderful that you were given these photos. Any photo is precious, and thank goodness for yahoo groups and kind people. Ren is precious.; November 5, 2008 at 5:45 PM
Kath said...: How wonderful that you have such a tie to Ren's past. That red thread that links you is getting stronger every day!

Hugs from Ontario!; November 5, 2008 at 7:18 PM
Laurie-Anne said...: Monica... how priceless! It is AWESOME that Tracy has these pictures of your two chidren together. There is so much uncertainty when it comes to our children's pasts, and when you find a special person who can somehow 'tap' you into your son's world (from such a distance away) there isn't anything else more important in the world!!
Wow... I'm so happy for you to have these photos. And to know that your son is/was cared for so much.
*I deleted my previous comment because I had to edit - sorry :); November 8, 2008 at 3:07 AM