About Lia Shu Grace

Chinese Name Lian Tong Shu Birth Date June 4, 2008 Province Jiangsu Chinese Zodiac Sign Rat Forever Family Day December 8, 2008 Lian Tong Shu spent the first six months of her life at the Lianyungang Social Welfare Institute (SWI) in Jiangsu Province. When she was brought to the SWI as a newborn, Lian Tong Shu was about 18.5 inches and weighed about 6.4 lbs. At 5 months she weighed 12.1 lbs and was 23.6” tall. As reported in her growth and development record, Lian Tong Shu “ is a smart and beautiful little girl. Her face shaped like a melon seed. Her eyes are very alert. She has quick response. She is an extrovert and loves to smile. She gets along well with other kids.” According to the Chinese Zodiac, Lia Shu Grace is a rat. Rats are considered to be loyal, loving, industrious and hardworking. They possess lots of energy and great organizational skills. Lian Tong Shu has unrepaired bilateral club feet. We have consulted with a pediatric orthopedic surgeon colleague of Jeff who says that her condition can be corrected very well with serial casting of the legs and feet starting soon after we return from China, or at most minimal surgery. It is her good fortune to be able to start this intervention at such an early age before she tries to stand and walk. Significance of Names In China, the surname comes first. The surname Lian comes from the name of the city where she has lived, Lianyungang. All of the children who were born in the year 2008 and came to live at the Lianyungang Social Welfare Institute were given the surname of Lian. Tong means “child” and was chosen because she was born shortly after June 1st, International Children’s Day. Shu means “comfortable” and “happy.” Her caretakers wish for her to have a comfortable and happy life. We have given Lian Tong Shu the name Lia Shu Grace to honor both her Chinese name and to honor a special family member who is dear to us. We’re thinking the nickname “Shu Shu” just might work for her.

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