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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:
WHAT A MERRY CHRISTMAS 2008 IS FOR YOUR FAMILY! CHRISTMAS IN CHINA!!!! Gabbie (formerly MaoHuanHe) and I are so excited for you all. We will be in Cincinnati after Christmas visiting my sister and would love to visit but I think that would be too soon. Gabbie doesn't remember much of her cantonese after 7 months home so the visit could be frustrating for both of them. I usually visit my sister in July, maybe then we could visit. Oh how excited we are you all of you!!!
Congratulations! Gabbie (formerly MaoHuanHe) and I are so excited for your family. We will be in Cincinnati in after Christmas and would love to visit but I know that would be too too soon for everyone. We will stay in touch. Maybe over the summer...
We will be praying for you all! AND WHAT A MERRY CHRISTMAS IT IS FOR YOUR FAMILY!!!
Happy Birthday MeiXiang! Merry Christmas to you and your new Family.
We are anxious for your arrival her in America.
Prayers be with you & your family for safe travels and a wonderful "happy forever after"!
Blessings,
Ash
Mom to Hannah (MaoMeiRu)
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