Chinese New Year's Gifts for JunFen!

We couldn't stand the thought of JunFen wondering where we were as we waited for LOA...so we sent her yet another care package (see photo). We wish that we could put our love in a box - hopefully this care package is the next best thing. We used Anne's service through http://redthreadchina.com/

Giving new clothes is traditional for the Chinese New Year, so we sent her a new coat and a silk traditional outfit. We also sent a child's book, a doll and pink blanket.

We included the following letter, translated by Anne:

Dear JunFen and those who care for you –

We are so excited about having you join our family. We are sure your dear foster family has taken great care of you and we promise to do the same.

We send these gifts with wishes for a Happy New Year. This will be such a special year for us to embrace you as our dear daughter. The school where you will attend is looking forward to your arrival. The teachers are from China! You will learn English at home and keep your own language, too. I am trying to learn to prepare a few of your favorite Chinese meals!

Your Baba is preparing your room. It is a lovely color of pink, and we have new furniture for you. Your Grandma and Mama will travel to bring you home soon. Your Baba will meet you when you arrive in the country of your new home. Your Mama is trying to learn a few words in Mandarin. She wants you to teach her Mandarin while she helps you learn English. We will have a wonderful life together! We are so grateful for the wonderful loving care you have been given.

We love you and think of you every moment!

Mama and Baba