Welcome to the Safford Family’s adoption blog. We are thrilled you can join us on our journey to welcoming Meghan into our home. As we get information we’ll send it out, and hopefully update more regularly from China. Steve and his mom Susan, leave for Beijing on Thanksgiving Day, and return from Hong Kong with Meghan on December 12th. Heather, Colin and Sean will be back in Arlington Heights, counting down the days until we’re all home and under one roof.
Ji Xiang Mei (last name, first name, middle name) probably goes by Mei Mei in China. Her full name means Lucky Plum Flower, hence the name of our adoption blog. Her formal name will be Meghan Xiang Mei Safford, we plan on calling her Meghan Mei. We can’t wait to meet her! We have two cute pictures of her at the age of 2, but they are outdated as she turned three on September 21st. We know that now she is very petite, only 25 pounds, and about 31 inches tall. She’s lived in the Social Welfare Institute in Huazhou City since she was one day old. Huazhou is in southern, tropical China, so our Meghan will have quite an adjustment to December in Chicago.
We have planned and prayed, prayed and cried, cried and shopped for our little Meghan Mei. Her room is ready, the packing has begun and now we’re just trying to be patient and calm as we anticipate the trip, her reactions, and the general transition to our family. We KNOW that God has led us right to this particular girl in China, waiting for us all the way around the world. We covet your prayers for Meghan’s safety, health and well-being.
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WOOOHOOOO! So glad to be a part of all of this!
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ReplyDeleteYeah! I'm so glad you are starting a blog...now I get to stalk your blog! We are truly so excited and honored to be able to be a part of this journey with your family. Can't wait to meet Meghan and see your family together.Love you guys- Teri
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea to create a blog as Meghan Mei begins her journey home. Wishing you all the best!
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy for the FIVE of you! Colin and Sean will be awesome big brothers to their little sister! We can't wait to welcome another little one to the neighborhood! We feel blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful, special families on Ridge Ave! We will keep Meghan and all of you in our prayers as you wait to get her in your arms and welcome her home. Love, the Van Grinsven Family
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it's finally happening!! This could not be more exciting and I can't wait to meet Meghan Mei and welcome her into our lives... (and love on her ALOT!!)
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping us in the loop. We are so excited for your family! We will keep you all in our prayers. With much love, the Stoga Family
ReplyDeleteWe are so excited for you and will keep you in our prayers! - Dave & Laura
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for including us in your incredible journey! How exciting. We cannot wait to meet Meghan. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. The Threlkelds
ReplyDeleteWe are so excited for your family! I'm so glad that you were able to include a picture of her! We will be praying for each of you in the exciting weeks ahead! The Paraskevas Family
ReplyDeleteSean and Colin are going to make such awesome big brothers!!! We can't wait to meet Meghan, and Kristina can't wait to babysit.
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