A beautiful baby girl weighing 6 lb. 5oz. was born in Lutong, Taiwan at 1:20 pm on December 10. Matt and I were both sleeping in our bed in America where the time was 12:20 am. We had no idea that the child that will someday be ours was being born!
About nine months ago we started the process of adopting from a small orphanage in Taiwan. After a long time of waiting and wondering if we were even accepted, we received an email from the orphanage with this message:
We were so surprised! Not only were we accepted but we were near the top of the list?! We did a lot of research and found a lady who would complete a home study for us. We had a finalized home study to send to Taiwan on December 9, 2009 (notice this is one day before Kaili was born).
Then, on December 24 (Matt's birthday) we got a call at 6:00 in the morning. It was the orphanage director and he asked Matt if he wanted a baby girl for his birthday!! We were filled with joy and thanksgiving.
The orphanage gave her the Chinese name Deng Ai-Li. We named her Kaili (a Chinese name meaning joyful/content Jasmine flower) Hope.
Congratulations!! I am SO excited for you guys and can't wait to meet her!
ReplyDeleteShe is so sweet, beautiful and small. I can't wait to meet her!! (And send her some fun presents). I am so excited and happy for you both!!
ReplyDelete~Lindsey
Congratulations! Lindsey sent me your blog address and I am so happy for you guys. She is beautiful! keep us updated!
ReplyDeleteJenney (Flood) Dray
Congratulations, Matt & Charissa!! She is lovely. I'm so happy. Looks like she is sleeping through all the wailing. :) What a good baby!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, guys!! What a wonderful Birthday and Christmas present!!! We are so excited and will be praying as now you have to wait until you can hold your precious baby girl!! :)
ReplyDeleteI personally love her hair! So happy for ya'll! Get ready for your world to be turned upside down! But in the best way possible! Congrats! Can't wait to meet her!
ReplyDelete~Devon