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Our second son traveled from his orphanage to our hotel by car - with another child being adopted by a single mom - and he brought with him a small book that he seemed fascinated with on our last visit to the home. We were expected to change his clothing and return what he was wearing to the Adoption Center the next day. He arrived after 9 p.m. We kept the book, but went to the pedestrian mall the next day and bought 10 to replace it and made sure we explained the situation to the poeple at the adoption center so they would know what was going on. They were perfectly happy of course. One small, beat up, chewed up book for 10 brand new ones - sounds good. We had left a bear for our son on the first visit and picked it up from the playroom on one of our visits with him at the orphanage. We didn't ask if we could take it, we just did. It was his. Our first son came with barely his dignity. We kept nothing - not even a diaper. I would not expect anything and then if she gets to keep something, it's a bonus. A sturdy stroller might work just as well as a wheelchair and be much less bulky on a long trip. You might, though, consider some comfortable padding for her - a good cushion or pillow - if she is unable to move her legs because she likely wouldn't be able to adjust herself for comfort. God bless.
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