Thursday (A Note for Maonan Families)

Hi all, we are just getting up and ready to start the day. We will be coming home this Saturday! I do not know the times yet, but thanks to Sue Sorrels and her travel agency, who did not give up, she was able to find flights. Thank you Sue! Note to Maonan Families: It is my understanding that we are not to contact the Director of the orphanage directly until you have received your child. This is understandable as he would be inundated with emails and questions from people waiting for their children and also from people with questions who are not ready to proceed which could make it likely for him to become unable to answer all of the emails. This is something extra that this kind Director is willing to do after you receive your child. Let's not spoil this special opportunity. My agency was VERY CLEAR that we are NOT to email him directly. That it was improper to do. All questions about the children before you travel are to be submitted through your agency. We have to follow the rules of the CCAA and our agencies. It would not be fair to jeapordize the chances for other children. Yes, the director did give us his business card when we traveled to the orphanage and he said he welcomes emails, however, this is for updates and progress about the children after you get home. I recommend contacting your adoption agency and see what rules they follow. It is their decision to make. We have already had one miscommunication and one mother waiting to travel became upset unnecessarily and then contacted the Director with innaccurate information. This was a matter for her agency to handle, that is what they are there for. Thank you. Amy