New Photos of Ying Rong

We've received some photos of Ying Rong when she was younger and more recently, photos of her with her friends at the orphanage (not posted for privacy). Several of the friends with whom she is photographed are also being adopted by parents in the United States.

When Joe travels to China to finalize the adoption, he will most likely visit Ying Rong's orphanage -  to take a tour, meet her caregivers, bring gifts to the children, and to give Ying Rong a chance to say goodbye. We are hoping that he might also receive baby photos or anything else the staff may have kept for her.

Thank you!

We have been blessed to receive a number of anonymous donations, and donations from friends and family and want to express our gratitude for your help. We would not be able to adopt Ying Rong without your support. Thank you for helping us, and for helping Ying Rong get to us. Please be assured of our prayers for you, and may God bless you for your love and generosity. 

To date, we have received donations totaling nearly $18,000.  

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ADOPTION & FAMILY UPDATE

Our home study has been completed and approved, & authenticated by the Chinese Consulate; this step nearly completes our dossier. We have applied to United States Immigration to be adoptive parents to Ying Rong and are awaiting their approval. Once we are approved, we have one more immigration application and then our dossier will be complete and sent off to China! Our adoption agency anticipates Joe could travel to China towards the end of July. We are hoping and praying that he will travel as soon as possible. I am expecting our fourth baby in August and would love to have Joe and Ying Rong home before our new baby arrives!