Update on Qiuyan!

If I played the lottery, this would be a very good week for me to buy a ticket!

Today we received an update from Angela at

Lady Bugs and Love

on Qiuyan.

My heart is absolutely soaring, 

and my eyes keep welling up with alligator tears

every time I think about our girls.

Beautiful...Joyous...Happy

tears.

Without further ado...the *star* of the day

Qiuyan!

1. Has Qiuyan had any illnesses lately?

No.

2. Is Qiuyan susceptible to colds, bronchitis, or ear infections?

Since Hu Qiu Yan had surgery, she’s been pretty strong. She doesn’t catch a cold easily. Up to now, she has never had bronchitis or ear infections.

3. Has Qiuyan had a doctor's visit recently to check on how she responded to the Glenn Procedure?  If so, what did the doctor report?

Right now she is doing really well. She doesn’t get blue or asthma. But when she had a heavy activity, or when the weather is very cold, her lips turn more purplish.

4. How would you describe her personality?

She is active and playful.

5. Does she smile or laugh often?

She has a ready smile and is very affectionate.

6. How was Qiuyan named?

Her name was given by an orphanage staff.

7. What are the meanings of her names?

All the children brought to the institute in 2009 share same last name “Hu”. She was brought to here in fall (Sep 22, 2009), and we hope she will grow up happily and healthily just like a swallow bird, so named her Qiu Yan (a fall swallow).

8. Does Qiuyan have a favorite caregiver, or is she friendly with everyone?

Hu Qiu Yan is very affectionate and likes to act in a charming manner, she calls every A yi Mama with their last name first. Such as Yang Mama, Liu Mama, etc

9. Do you have any information on the day she was found, what she was wearing, and if she had anything with her?

Hu Qiu Yan was found at a hospital. There was a nice person called police and she was sent to the hospital to check her health. After that with all the paperwork done, she was sent to the children’s welfare institute. There was nothing with her.

10. Can you please tell Qiuyan that she has a Mommy, Papa, and three big sisters who all love her very much?

No problem. We have already shared with her as soon as we have this news We told her daddy and mommy are coming to get her in the future. We prepare the children. We hope family can send some pictures to show the child, so her transition will be easier when you come to get her.

11. Her updated measurements:

Height: 88cm; Weight: 12kg; Head: 48cm; Chest: 48cm; Foot: 13cm.

Personality: Lively, playful and likes all kinds of toys.

Hu Qiu Yan loves to chat and play games with nannies. She is very smart. She knows all the nannies names. She calls every nanny mama every time she sees them. She adds the nanny’s last name in front of “mama” Hu Qiu Yan enjoys dress up. She likes little bows on her hair. She shows everyone when she wears it. She would be so happy if you say she looks beautiful! One time, there is a nanny wear a scarf for her. She wouldn’t let anyone take it off. She even wore it to sleep. She can say some words, simple phrases and sentences clearly. Sometimes she would say a lot when she wants to express herself. Very funny. She likes to imitate adults and she is very good at it. She can go up and down stairs on her own. No problem running or jumping. But can’t have too much. She has been pretty healthy since her surgery, seldom gets sick. 

I prayed for this child, 

and the Lord has granted me

what I asked of Him.

I Samuel 1:27