Jack's Little Mei Mei

Thursday, November 30, 2006

Lu Dan Li


We are over the moon in love with our new daughter!!!

Here is what we know about her. There is more to come on Monday.
Birthday: March 21, 2006
Currently living in Nanfeng Social Welfare Institute in Jiangxi, China
Chinese Name: Lu Dan Li
Weight: 14.3 pounds

Now for our "Red Thread" Connection.

One of my beloved Grandmothers who died 5 years ago was called Lu-short for Lucy.
The nannies in China call her Lili (Lee-Lee)
We have been planning on calling her Lily for about a year now.

We found out that her region is near the Yangtze River and is known for it's little oranges.
(Jack has been eating those little oranges all week for his snack!)

Thank you to all our friends and family for their support and encouragement.
Here is a quote from Mother Theresa that has kept me going during the past 22 months during our long Journey to Lily:

"Let nothing perturb you, nothing frighten you. All things pass. God does not change. Patience achieves everything."

8 Comments:

  • Congratulations! Wishing you safe and speedy travels to bring your little one home. Thanks for posting pics!!!

    By Blogger Jenn, at 6:44 AM  

  • Lily is beautiful. Congratulations to you and your family. I hope TA comes soon.

    Hugs,
    Jonni
    www.journeytosofia.com

    By Blogger JMCS, at 7:49 AM  

  • Congratulations Lisa & Tim! Your daughter is beautiful! OMG, when I first read your quote from Mother Teresa, it gave me goosebumps! At the beginning of our adoption journey, I was getting mail out of my mailbox. When I looked thru the mail, all of a sudden this business card falls out. It was not mailed, nor was it in an envelope! It reads the same quote: "Let nothing disturb you, let nothing cause you fear; all things pass. "Whoever has God needs nothing else, God alone suffices."...St.Teresa
    God Bless!
    Judy & Don in KC
    LID 9/26/05

    By Blogger Judy and Don, at 7:52 AM  

  • Congratulations Lisa and Tim and Jackaroni macaroni. Have a fun and safe trip. I will check in each day to see your progress and your travel tales. Can't wait to see you when you get back. Sandi the boys and I may try to come out in Feb or Early March. We can't wait to meet Lily. I just bought her some new shoes too. Peter

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3:59 PM  

  • My new little grandkid looks terrifiic. I couldn't have selected a cuter one myself. I'm heartbroken that I couldn't be with you guys to experience all of this with you but can't wait to hold all of you when you get home. We're very proud of all of your efforts to make this wonderful event happen.
    Stay safe and well.
    Papa and Granny Suzi

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 10:37 AM  

  • We just got up to speed on your blog-Lily is wonderful and so are all of you! Jack is already a wonderful brother and friend-- Welcome Lily Lu! -Papa Jim and Susan

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 10:51 AM  

  • It's a beautiful smile that she has kept hidden. I knew that she wouldn't be afraid of Tim for long. He's not all that scary.
    Claudia. Tom and Chris send their best.
    Her computer crashes whenever she tries to send you something. I told her to buy a MAC.
    We love the pics and love you guys too.
    Give Jack a big hug and tell him how proud we are of him.
    Dad and Suzi

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 8:12 AM  

  • Hello all-
    Oh, she is just so beautiful, and Jack is an awesome traveler and terrific big brother already!
    We are so happy that you are able to blog and document this trip! How awesome that you've taken the time to share! Thank you, thank you! Hope to see you all soon, be safe!
    Love, Sue, Jamie, Kait and Kam

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9:14 AM  

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