Time line for Xiao Mei

• 2/03/07 Stefani sent pictures of Xiao Mei
• 2/05/07 Call SW to start Homestudy Update
• 2/10/07 Her Family Has Found Her!!
• 2/12/07 Received Xiao Mei File
• 2/14/07 Announced our plans to Adopt!!
• 2/14/07 Stefani's Poem to our Sweet Girl!!
• 2/15/07 Stefani okays our LOI
• 2/19/07 Mailed LOI to Stefani!!

(Xiao Mei's name is Darcy on the list)

Sweet Baby Darcy

Sweet baby Darcy,

This poem must unfurl

With just the right cadence

For this special girl.

Must be fit for nice paper

And say the right things,

Because this family

All good things brings!

So, here goes my effort -

I hope to match up

To a previous poem

That really stood UP!

Darcy, you're perfect!

From head to sweet toes!

In this great family,

You'll have the 5th child's nose.

A sweet sister from China

Has truly paved the way,

For you now to be Baby

In their arms,

you will stay.

Darcy, your photos

Show elegance true.

Your family is anxious

To love and hug you!

So, raise your hands up

And feel hugs coming near!

Darcy, you are the one

They treasure so dear!!

In this busy family,

There will always be

Someone to talk to you

And enjoy your company.

(and your strong mind!)

Darcy, reach up your hand

Others are reaching toward you.

"By the By" and "eventually"

You'll be HOME in evergreen hue.