We signed and mailed our China letter of acceptance to adopt Mei-Li on June 13 2012 ( Joy’s Birthday - God’s birthday present). Mei-Li’s Chinese name is Wang XiuRong. Wang is her given last name, while XuiRong is her first name, which means Elegant Countenance. In late 2008/early 2009, Felice picked Mei-Li as our little girl’s name which means beautiful, graceful. Keep in mind our daughter’s name was chosen about a year before she was conceived (that‘s cool). She is currently living in the Guangdong Province of China at the Social Welfare Center of Dongguan City in Guangdong. She is described as active, restless, fond of playing with toys, smiles, get along with others, loves to play games and my favorite: “Obstinate sometimes”.

We dedicate God’s promises to our daughter:

“I am your creator. You were in my care even before you were born.” -Isaiah 44:2

"I will not leave you orphans. I will come to you." ~John 14:18

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you , plans to give you hope and a future.” ~Jeremiah 29:11

Dongguan Children's Welfare Institue
Dongguan Children’s Welfare Institute, founded in March 1998 includes 250 kid’s beds. This institute provides excellent conditions of fosterage, education, medical treatment, restoring and recreation for the orphans and abandoned babies.