On July 20, 2005 a representative of Children of the World came to visit me at my parents home to discuss adoption with us. I had been thinking about it for years and felt I was ready take the leap of faith. Little did I know, that 1 year later my daughter Isabell An (An means Peace in Chinese) would be born.
She was born July 16, 2006 in the city of Zhangiagang City, Jiangsu Province China. Her Chinese name given to her by her caretakers is Zhang Jin Lan after the city she was born in. Currently she lives in the Zhangiagang City Children's Welfare Institute. She was born with CL/CP and on April 20th in China her lip was repaired. Upon coming home, I will be working with a team of physicians to repair her palette.
This past week the preparation of her bed room has been started. Of course, I am going with pink, as I am sure at some point in her life she will not let me indulge in my love of the color. My friend Steven is helping to make the room absolutely beautiful. Once it is done I will post pictures.
Mom will be going to China with me and I am so glad she will be there. Once we get over there we will be posting as much as possible to share our Journey to Isabell An with you all.
She was born July 16, 2006 in the city of Zhangiagang City, Jiangsu Province China. Her Chinese name given to her by her caretakers is Zhang Jin Lan after the city she was born in. Currently she lives in the Zhangiagang City Children's Welfare Institute. She was born with CL/CP and on April 20th in China her lip was repaired. Upon coming home, I will be working with a team of physicians to repair her palette.
This past week the preparation of her bed room has been started. Of course, I am going with pink, as I am sure at some point in her life she will not let me indulge in my love of the color. My friend Steven is helping to make the room absolutely beautiful. Once it is done I will post pictures.
Mom will be going to China with me and I am so glad she will be there. Once we get over there we will be posting as much as possible to share our Journey to Isabell An with you all.
Isabell's Family:
Mom, Martha with her cousin's Lily and
John Francis, Aunt Kate, and Uncle Blaise
The Grandparents:
Her cousins: Cameron, Brett
and Luke Gallahue (Blaise's kids)
Cousin Cody and GrandpaJim
2 comments:
Dear Martha, Isabel is a dream come true! The Gods are with you. I only wish I could accompany you and Mom to China to bring her your/our baby home where she belongs! I'm very excited to have a neice. This is awesome Marth and I love you. Do you realize what a fantastic mother you will be!!!! From experience I do! Isabel is one lucky lady to be. Pink is a great color... What a lucky little girl!!!! Hang in there Martha, great things are right around the corner for you. PLEASE allow me to partake in your joy. I only want the best for you always. your SIS, Kate
Martha,
Just wanted you to know I have been thinking about you and Isabel. This is wonderful. Please keep me posted on things. I can't wait to meet her.
Gaylen
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