Meet Madi's Little Brother - Daniel James "DJ" Murphy

The morning after Grandma passed away, we had to explain to Madi that Grandma had gone to heaven. We also told her that Grandma was going to find us a baby. About two weeks later, our prayers were answered. We received a call from our adoption agency that there is a precious little boy named Hong Wei Feng, DOB 2/2/08, who needs a loving home. He is in an orphanage in Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province. We have decided to name him Daniel James after Jimmy's dear friend Danny who passed away earlier this year after a double organ transplant that didn't take. One of which was his heart.

Our little guy will need a fairly major heart surgery once he arrives home. He needs a pulmonary valve, a wall to separate his left and right ventricles, and they will close off his PDA. He will need a second surgery when he approaches adulthood to replace the pulmonary valve. We have met with a pediatric cardiologist, who we respect and trust. He believes, based on the documentation provided, that once the surgery takes place, Daniel will live as a normal little boy who will be able to run and play and attempt to keep up with his big sister (good luck:)

All of the developmental information we have received indicates that Daniel is on track and doing well despite his heart condition. We are working on the details with home study updates, visas, immigration applications and hope to travel to China by the beginning of the year to bring him home.

Last night, we announced the news to Madi. She was elated beyond belief, running around the house discovering all the many things she can and will teach him. She can't wait to be a big sister. Once the excitement settled down, the following dialogue took place:

Madi: I thought it would be a girl, Mommy.
Me: I know Madi, I kinda did too
Madi: I knew it would be a boy though.
Me: Really? How did you know Madi?
Madi: Because Grandma loves little boys. Like Leo (her cousin)

We humbly ask that you keep us in your prayers. Please pray that little Daniel continues to be a survivor while he waits for his new family. Please pray for our safe travel, and please pray for a successful surgery and recovery.