The last couple of days in Fuzhou were stressful.  Levi boycotted the bottle and we were searching for food that we would eat.  We continued to sneak formula in the yogurt, congee and noodles which he did not seem adverse to.  But we really were concerned especially since bonding is so good when you're able to bottle feed.  Miracle.  He began to take a bottle today.  In fact after Cindy made the hole even bigger we just squirt it in his mouth and he takes it--all of it so for that we are grateful and he seems to be settling in a little more.  It's easy to assume there's little adjustment, but when the Civil Affairs representative, Jack spoke to him in his dialect to tell him to smile--he immediately did!!!!  That was so good for us to see. And it's a reminder of what he has to overcome in his short life already. 

The bus ride to the airport took about an hour and our flight was delayed about 45 minutes.  We found a cafe and ate dinner and managed to get through that well.

As we drove out of Fuzhou, besides leaving Cindy's parents there to fly home Saturday the 25th(today) we felt an unexpected sadness.  That Levi was leaving his home province for a very long time or forever.  He was leaving his world and going into a brand new culture, world, etc.

Then we arrived at the hotel.  Oh my.  We are paying Hampton Inn prices for this hotel and it's a phenomenal place.  Can there be more than 5 stars?  You would never know you were in China until you try to speak with the staff.  It looks like an Italian Villa--a really big one.  The lobby is decorated to look like the Sistine Chapel and the hallways, the views, the everything.  We were so drop dead exhausted and to arrive here was a real haven of rest from the Lord.  The hotel is the centerpiece of this Planned Community called Phoenix City.  The neighborhoods around the hotel are just as magnificent as the hotel! 

The Breakfast Buffet!

Hopefully I can update with photos Sunday the 26th.

New "Villa" Construction