Tuesday, August 16, 6:45 am Changsha time

I just checked in with Sue (remember we're in two separate rooms because there's not enough room in one), and Stacie had a very good night last night! After falling asleep at about 9:45 pm last night in Sue's arms, she woke up at 1:30 am this morning and took a bottle. She slept until about 6 am, and then first cuddled with Sue and then had some more to eat. (By the way, she also had some rice and other food last night at dinner.) She then fell asleep again and now is resting as I write this.

She is truly a blessing to our family. There are so many things we can talk about . . . and Sue will write about those things later today.

In terms of pictures, I'm having a lot of trouble uploading multiple pictures. I then tried to add just one picture but it is showing up three times. I don't want to take any chances by trying it again, so attached are 3 copies of the same picture (I think it shows up that way). As you can tell, she is very happy and a joy to our family. She's also full of energy and will keep us busy!!

By the way, as a special bonus, today is Stacie's one year birthday! I understand that our guide has arranged for a mini-birthday party for her. What a gift she has been to us already!

Thanks for all of your prayers - they have been answered in many ways. Blessings on all of you.

Gord