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Our Beautiful Blessing... from China
So many that it brings tears...
Where I used to live!
Mayana Mei Xiang
Our Beautiful Blessing... from China
"Whoever welcomes a little child in My name welcomes Me." Mt 18:5
FAQs
How old is Mei Xiang? -- Adopted at age 8, she turned 11 in December 2011.
When did you travel to China? -- December 12- 26, 2008
Where did you stay in China? --Guangzhou, Shamian Island, Victory Hotel (loved it!)
When were your other daughters adopted? 2001 (age 1) and 2005 (age 3)
Would you do it all over again? You bet! But we don't foresee any more additions to our family (until way down the road when we're up to our eyeballs in grandkids). We certainly want to encourage and help others to bring orphans into loving homes, though!
When did you travel to China? -- December 12- 26, 2008
Where did you stay in China? --Guangzhou, Shamian Island, Victory Hotel (loved it!)
When were your other daughters adopted? 2001 (age 1) and 2005 (age 3)
Would you do it all over again? You bet! But we don't foresee any more additions to our family (until way down the road when we're up to our eyeballs in grandkids). We certainly want to encourage and help others to bring orphans into loving homes, though!
How many still wait?
So many that it brings tears...
China
Where I used to live!
Introducing ....
Mayana Lin Meixiang (may shee’ahng) lived in far southeast China without a mommy or a daddy. She had heard a lot about “forever families,” but until now she wondered if she would ever have one. Forever families usually want babies and toddlers. Now she is delighted to be part of a family and she works hard at learning English so that we can all communicate. Her best friend and other friends were adopted by other US families this past summer. Can you imagine her thoughts and emotions? Her life has changed so much!
Mei Xiang was born in Dec 2000
Two days later she was found near a bank building in a flimsy paper box, wrapped in a towel. Those who found her reported that she was crying loudly – a good sign to them that she would survive.
Time Line
- Feb 2008 - begin paperchase
- 05/01/08 -- Decision to adopt Mei Xiang!!
- 05/09/08 LOI to FTIA
- 05/13/08 - LOI to China
- 05/23/08 PA (Pre Approval from China)
- DTC {Dossier to China} June 20, 2008
- LID {Log in Date} June 27, 2008
- LOA{Letter of Acceptance from China} Oct 31, 2008
- TA{Travel Approval} 12-1
- {Gotcha Day}Forever Family Day 12-15
- {Adoption Day, usually the day after Gotcha Day 12-16
- CA{Consulate Appointment in China}12-23
- Home 12-26
3 comments:
So pretty!
I so remember how long the days could be. I know you're ready to come home! Sounds like things are going pretty well, we're so grateful for the updates and pictures! Say hi to Helen for us. Hang in there, we're thinking of you constantly over here, Deb
Helens a jewel, tell her hi for us even though i'm sure she wouldn't remember us. We had her both times. Darryl wanted to bring her home with us. Avi-Joy was drawn to her too.
Your doing great! And she will adjust.
thanks for the updates.
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