I landed in Seoul at 1:00 today and met Henry at 4:00 today! The foster parents are wonderful. The father made a special effort to be there and he gave me 3 disks filled with pictures and video of Henry's life so far. Mrs. Shin, the social worker, said that Henry is a daddy's boy. Henry must be teething because everything he touched went straight to his mouth -- even the big rattle you see above. Henry has 4 teeth and whenever he is teething he bites on his father's shoulder -- which he was doing some today. I got to be alone with Henry some. I expected that he would cry the whole time, but he didn't!! He played quietly beside me for a long time and then I even got him to smile!! He kept sticking his tongue out (evidently that's his new habit that he does all the time right now) and I stuck my tongue back out at him. After several times of me sticking my tongue out Henry smiled!! Of course, when he started looking at me too much he cried. I did, however, get a kiss from him when I held him one last time. Don't be too excited -- the foster mother and I forced him to do it. :)
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How wonderful, Lisa!!!! That is great that you got to meet Henry so soon! What a cutie pie!!
How great to meet him! He's so cute. The foster family looks and sounds like nice people.
Mrs Shin was our social worker too..we loved her!
YIIIIIIII!!!! That is me screaming with joy at seeing you hold your little Henry!!!!! I have tears in my eyes right now, Lisa! What a fantastic meeting! He looks so happy and healthy and, well, perfect! What a blessed little guy he is!
PLEASE post lots more of your trip! I am checking every few hours :-)
Love ya! Mischele
What a healthy and handsome boy! I am so happy for you!!!
This is so special and wonderful. I am so glad you were able to meet your little boy! Enjoy Seoul!
Lisa, So glad to see the pictures this morning. I checked before i went to bed so it was a great surprise. You are so lucky to have such great Foster Parents. I never saw Max's Foster Dad. It seems like they are very doting on him. I am sure that is a calming thought knowing that you will be leaving him with such caring people.... you are just glowing. I remember that moment with Max..... can't forget it. I just wish you were bringing him home... praying for a fun and safe time in Seoul
What a wonderful visit, Lisa! I'm so glad that you got to go to Seoul and meet Henry. It's great that he is being loved on so much by such great people. Enjoy your time in Seoul!
He looks so cute and healthy. I am so happy for you. Is your social worder JinHwa Shin? Hope you have a wonderful time!
he is so cute! sounds like a really wonderful first meeting! can't wait to read more!
Awww, Lisa, he is just precious!! Wonderful to see you finally holding your Henry!
Lisa, I saw your in-laws at St. Paul's today and Pat gave me your blog address. So happy to see you have arrived safely and have gotten to share some time with your son, Henry! Keeping you in our prayers. Can't wait to see you next week.
Great pictures!! Thanks for sharing them, and have great time in Seoul!
I don't think i've seen such a BIG smile on your face before. That is a happiness headache smile. Congrats....he looks so happy, healthy and very well taken care of. I know you are rolling in Henry LOVE right now. Post more pics. See ya when you get home.
The picture of you holding him is so incredible!
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