Today was the Giving and Recieving Ceremony. Rebecca is now the official Mommy of Thai. It the most bittersweet experience I have ever had. On one hand, the new parents are filled with joy because the children they have been working so hard for and so long for are finally with them. On the other hand, the nannies who have been caring for the children since their arrival at the Care Center (in both of the childrens cases today, ages 3.5 and 2.5, they arrived at two days old) are very sad to be separated from the children. One woman in particular could not keep her grief concealed. It was both joyful and tragic at the same time. The children are now in the swimming pool at the hotel with their new parents and it is the perfect bonding experience for all of them. The 4 hour bus ride back to the city should be interesting.