We are thrilled to announce that we have been matched with a little girl in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. She was given the name Chang Wei He, and when we adopt her she will be known as Lillian Weihe Bruffett (we'll call her Lily).
We like the story behind the name Weihe. "Wei" means "mighty" -- an aspirational name for a small girl (she likely was born prematurely). The name symbolizes the hope of her caregivers at the Changzhou City Children's Welfare Institute that she would grow stronger. "He" is a common name for girls and means "lotus" -- a water lily.
Her birthday is November 18, 2005, so she is nearly 2. The letter we received from her caregivers in China concluded with this, and we couldn't agree more: "She is as good as pie."
We just found out this week that we may be allowed to travel as early as mid-December, or possibly as late as late January. We will be in China for approximately two weeks -- possibly over Christmas.
We are excited and bursting with anticipation.
In January 2008, Brent and Kari Bruffett met their beautiful daughter from Changzhou, Jiangsu Province. Two years later, after a trip to Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, we're a family of Mommy, Daddy, and two lovely daughters.
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Congratulations!
I know it has been a long journey and it is so good to hear that you are another step closer.
Look forward to more photos and stories!
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