Today I recieved copies of a newsletter from a foundation called "Half the Sky." This organization supports chinese orphans and schools for them in China. Danielle was lucky to be able to go to preschool thanks to them.

In December she was featured in their newsletter in photos and her writing. She and 3 other girls traveled to Hong Kong to present artwork to their newest center. She went to Hong Kong on Septmeber 27th, Nicole's birthday, and the day we sent our letter of intent to adopt her. Signs, I don't know?

This is what she wrote in the article:

I used to be bald and shy. I always hid behind the door of the room, saying nothing but crying. Then I went to the Little Sisters Preschool in 2002. I like the teacher. I have learned to ride a bicycle, roller skate, and play with a hula hoop. I graduated from preschool and I am in grade one of primary school, but I still like to play at the preschool.


I like dolls, I usually wash the doll, get her dressed, and together with the teacher do up her hair. The doll has beautiful long hair. When I draw the doll, I draw her hair. I like dolls with long hair and now I have beautiful long hair too. Just like the doll, I have a pretty skirt with flowers on it. It's just beautiful and I like wearing it.

I want to be a teacher, painter, or a mother when I grow up. -BoBo, 7 Chenzhou CWI