March 5, 2006....Our first Mass with our daughter. Yes, it was all done in Chinese but wow it was such an emotional moment when receiving the host. The church building was very small but standing room only. Father Terry we need to work on that to have standing room only at every 11:00 Mass!!! The people we so nice and welcoming!! Just like our family at St. Ann's. It was hard not to understand the words but we gave it all up for the WATCH going on this weekend at St. Ann's. We hope as WATCH touched us that it is touching others. We know that we would not be here in China with our new daughther getting ready to bring her home if it wasn't for WATCH. What a huge step of forgiveness, longing for more, cleansing, and love that it brought Mike and I, especially me. We are learning more and more about our daughter daily. She truly loves music especially christian music. Watch out St. Ann's band...she is going to love to hear all of your God given talents!! I know we miss hearing you!! Woke her up with it this morning and she woke up in a great mood with smiles and charm. We finally have gotten WCIC on the interent. It is so great to hear something familiar and helpful. We just got her to take a late afternoon nap with it too. She did fuss but went to sleep. We are learning her needs very thankful for that!!!!! Oh I learned something today. In Chinese traditions and beliefs, if you have a bird poop...yes I said poop on your head it means good luck. On our way back from Church, yes you got it...I was hit. One of the families from our group went to church with us and the husband is Chinese and told me that it means I will receive good luck. I thought with it happening right after Mass, how awesome!! A double gift this morning!! Yes, I wiped it off immediatly. Baby wipes are good for many things!!!! We had our group pictures done today! Check them out in our photo album...the links are below. Sierra is wearing her first dress!!! What a beauty she is!!! Once again I cannot wait until she meets her family at St. Ann's. She has so many cousins, aunts, uncles, grandmas, and grandpas!!! She is so blessed and so are we!!! We miss you all!!!!