2 Months?!

How can it have been a full 2 months since we first met our girl? I have said it with each of my kids, heard others voice the same words, but truly, it feels as though she has always been here. And yet, we see her transitioning at times and then it (more)...

Welcome To Our Journal

We are absolutely delighted to welcome Qiao Qiao to our family!

This journal is our way of connecting with our loved ones as we wait for our meeting day with our daughter. We'd love for you to "come along" on our journey. Please leave comments on our site as it would really encourage us both here and in China. We hope to also use this as a special keepsake for Grace Qiao - something for her to know how many people were cheering for her as she joins her forever family.

Family and friends, please join us in welcoming our new daughter, Grace Qiao!

Our Daughter Grace Qiao Helen

Native Name: Ma Qiao Birth Date: Nov 23, 02 Birth Place: Zhongshan, Guangdong, China Log In Date: Jun 11, 09 Referral: Apr 11, 09 Travel Dates: Nov 10, 09 - Nov 26, 09 Agency: Adoption Centre & Family Outreach Int'l

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Shelley and Stephen
Kelowna, BC