On DEC 8th we got an e-mail from Mei telling us that of the three names:
1Mayana Lin Meishiang
2 Sarah Lin Meishiang
3 Christy Meishiang
She chose Mayana Lin Meishiang for her new name. Our translator/guide got a call from the director of her orphanage, telling Helen (our guide) that Mei had chosen her new name. We can't wait to meet our new sister/daughter! 1 more DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! My mom and dad will hopefully be able to keep you all updated on the progress while they are in china.
Thank you all so much for you prayers! Keep on praying that everything in China will go smoothly.
-Kayla Amlung
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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
2 comments:
LOOK!!!
MAYANA in Morse Code :
--.--.--.--..-
-Kayla :)
(i wonder if its true)
Blessings!! That is a beautiful name, my favorite too. I am a Lin too!
Take Care we are anxious to see you with Mayana. Hannah is so excited!
:o) ash
mom to Hannah MeiRu.
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