Good news today

Yes, we were one of the couples lucky enough to receive a book of updated information about Daniel in our meeting today! You can imagine we were overjoyed. First of all, he looks great! We received about four new photos of him. He looks very full and well fed. The information indicates that his height and weight are pretty good too. We received one bit of surprising information about his care. We were under the impression that he's been in the orphanage this whole time. Apparently, he's been in a Holt-sponsored group home since August 2009, and before that he was in a Half the Sky care center! Half the Sky is an awesome charity that helps orphans in China. We have donated to them in the past and here they helped our own little boy! It seems like he's been in very good care.

Today was a day full of touring. It was total deja vu from our last trip. As we walked around the Forbidden City and Tienanmen Square, I found it very difficult to concentrate on anything but our big day tomorrow. Our emotions are swinging like a pendulum. It was exactly how we felt right before we were united with Madi. We are hoping for a good night's sleep tonight. Our flight departs Beijing at 11:30 and arrives in Jiangxi province tomorrow at 2pm. We are supposed to be united with Daniel at 4pm in our hotel. Will keep you posted...