We have been matched!!!!!!

On June 25, 2007 I posted to our Blog the following:

"If we are meant to bring a SN child home, she is most likely already born and in an orphanage in China waiting for us. We trust what is meant to happen, will happen. I have no doubt Uncle (my brother who passed away in 1999) is watching over this whole process and knows exactly what will happen. And I trust, he knows what is best for us and will see to it that it all goes as plans."

Indeed, she was born and waiting for us at the time of my above post. And Uncle has definitely had a hand in making this match.



Introducing...........

Chen JianLei
DOB: 1/12/07
Currently Residing in Chengzhou Social Welfare Institute Located in Hunan China


JianLei is said to be a healthy and lovely baby. She is active with a ready smile and laughs loudly when tickled. She is s deep sleeper who likes to suck her fingers while going to sleep. She currently has very little hair that stands up on top of her head and no teeth!

DD # 1 is just over the moon with excitement of her new baby sister. She wanted the crib set up immediately, right next to her bed so she "can help her if she is afraid at night" I have no doubt she will be the best big sister ever!

We are hoping to travel to China in the Spring to bring Jianlei home. Until then, please keep her in your thoughts. We are lucky she is in an orphanage that is sponsored by Half The Sky. This is non profit agency that has provided many orphanages with new facilities, infant nurturing programs, Little Sister Pre-schools, Foster Family Villages, water systems for clean drinking water...this list goes on and on. Most importantly, with Half the Sky there, I know Jianlei is receiving the best of care one can receive in an orphanage setting until we can get there to take her home. If you are interested in seeing photo's or learning more about Chenzhou SWI, where JianLei is waiting for us, check out the Half The Sky link on the right side of the Blog.

Pictures coming soon!