Long Night into a Long Day

We were taking Andrew's temp every 4 hours and alternating our tylenol and motrin. By this morning his temp was down to 99.2. We were able to get a little breakfast and lunch into him today. We called our head guide, Steed, this am to let him know what was up especially since we have promised to take care of Andrew and provide medical care for him, etc. They bundle these kids up tight over here and especially if they have a fever. So we have him all covered up and gave him some chinese cough medicine our guide brought us. It has helped with the cough. I even took a little to help with mine. This afternoon, Andrew's temp was back up to 101 so we called Steed back and he brought something else for the fever. So we are trying that also. We're still trying to get fluids in to keep him hydrated. He's now on his 2nd nap of today. We're starting to get cabin fever, even Andrew. He had us walking/carrying/strollering him down the hall for a good while this afternoon before his 2nd nap. We've taken small cat naps when he's been sleeping. We're both exhausted. We spelled each other to go down to breakfast this morning. We're keeping him in the room and away from the other kids so they don't get sick. Everyone else has gone to the museum this afternoon. They're going to share pics and experiences with us. Last night the Teagues' brought us left over dumplings to eat since we couldn't go out. Like I said, everyone has been so supportive and helping us out. Even the other adoption group on the floor above us was being supportive and encouraging at breakfast this morning. We've gotten to know a few of them and seen them at all our other government stops and at breakfast. 

Megan brought our copies of Andrew's adoption papers from the Registrar's office, his birth certificate and his certificate of abandonment. We'll take those with us to Guangzhou on Saturday. Yes, Saturday  not Friday. Steed told us today. There's national holiday here tomorrow so noone is working. We'll be hanging out in Langzhou one more day. That may be a God send after all to give Andrew another day to recoup hopefully before flying. However, we are very ready to get to Guangzhou. We want to be with the rest of group, be closer to home and of course more western food! Will keep you posted. Please continue to pray for healing, peace, strength and adjustment for us all. We love you all. God bless.

In His Grip,

Lisa

and of course Kevin

PS: Mom and Dad it was great to hear your reassuring voices this morning and thanks for calling Nora and  Dad and Nancy for us to update them.