Hudson's home for the last 18 months of his life

Here is the entrance gate to the orphanage where Hudson was abandoned and left wrapped in a blanket with a note from his parents.

We asked if we could visit where the kids played and this is where we were taken. My eyes filled with tears as I entered. No toys to speak of, a TV blaring with non-kid friendly shows and this sweet girl who has down syndrome. She was precious. As I reached for her hand she took it and just begin to swing it back and forth with a wonderful smile. My heart aches.

The foremost crib was Hudson's. And these are 4 out of the 8 children besides Hudson that were in the same room together. They lit up as we came into the room to talk with them and play with them for a bit. There is no heat in the building which is common in this region so that is why they are bundled up. The boy with the red, black and teddy bear jacket and the boy in the brown coat are set to be adopted in the next couple of months!!!

We are now in Guangzhou where the US Consulate is and where we will receive Hudson's visa to come home! We have done more paperwork as well as his medical exam. He was a rock star during that!! Today we went to a park and a shopping market area and then had the afternoon and evening to relax! It was so fun just to hang around our room and see Hudson in his element. He loves to walk all over freely and explore what he can find. It's really as if he is in love with the freedom to roam and be curious! He has definitely been wanting me mostly to hold him but today he warmed up even more to his dada. Would you pray for Matt...he has a cold/sinus infection and hasn't had great energy. Thanks!!