MORE GOOD NEWS!

Praise the LORD! We received an email today from a wonderful lady at CWA (Mei) about our little boy! I emailed Jane in China, asking for updated information from Brighton's CWI. They took 7 photos of him yesterday and sent us an update. The info is below, followed by the photos we received. He looks much older in these photos than the last photos. Isn't he handsome??? Please leave comments too! We would love to hear from you! Click on the "comment" at the end and leave us a message!

Current Report on An Sheng

Current Condition
HT-147cm; WT-37kg; Head Circumference-53cm; Chest Circumference-72cm; Foot Length-24cm; # of Teeth-26 (height 4'9" weight 81lb. Dani is 4'10" and weighs 71 lbs., so I can take her shopping to find clothes to fit him!!!)

Health Condition
An Sheng is in excellent health condition. He runs, jumps, moves around freely. He is very strong physically. He seldom gets sick.

Daily Routines
An Sheng’s life is very structured. He goes to the School for Deaf and Mute in our city from Monday to Friday. He follows his school schedule. He gets up, bathes, eats, takes classes, and goes to bed, on time. He takes care of himself in his daily routine activities.

Personality & Hobbies
An Sheng is an open, active, diligent, and strong child. He also is very helpful to others.. Every Saturday and Sunday after he finishes his homework, he volunteers to help care takers with their chores. He loves sports, especially basketball.

School Condition
An Sheng started school in 2005 and is now in 3rd Grade (I am not sure how their school works.—notes by Mei). He can converse using simple sign language. He can understand teachers’ sign language and basically has no problem communicating with his classmates and teachers. An Sheng makes B, C grades. He is able to focus on teachers’ lectures in class and finish homework in time. According to his teachers, An Sheng is a smart child.

The People’s Republic of China
Liaoning Province, Anshan City,
Anshan City Children’s Welfare Institute


(Info Dated on 9/6/2006)