I" HAVE HELD THEE IN THE PALM OF MY HAND." -Isaiah 51:16

On March 1st, 2009 we placed our daughter, Halainah Grace Qinyang in God's care forever more. Our precious gift from heaven above was welcomed into Christ's family with love.

We gathered with family and friends to celebrate the most important day in Halainah's life thus far, her Baptism. The ceremony was beautiful but hectic unfortunately. Afterwards we celebrated at "The Godparents" house (Aunt Bonnie's and Uncle Mario's). It was a very touching day. We have dreamt for 10 years of the day that we would baptise our child. But instead of dreaming about it, we lived it. We lived one of the best days of our lives. And our family and friends were there to support us which meant the world to us.

I need to personally thank Aunt Bonnie, Uncle Mario, Billy, Alyssa and CJ. I was so sick on Saturday night. My fever hit 102.7. Every single muscle hurt in my body. I had to go to the doctor and get a steroid shot in my bum because my sinuses were so stuffed and inflamed. It was the worst sinus infection I think I ever had. I thought for sure I was not going to be able to make it through my daughter's most sacred day. Thank you Aunt Bonnie, Uncle Mario, Billy, Alyssa and CJ for taking care of everything. Thank you so much for ensuring that Halainah's day was so special. I know how much work you all put into her day. I know how exhausting it was for all of you. And I am so sorry that I wasn't able to help more. Thank you is not enough. You all never cease to amaze me and I love you to the moon and back!

Halainah's Jiu Jiu (my brother) flew all the way from Colorado just to celebrate Halainah's special day. The last time Halainah saw her Jiu Jiu was in China. When Jiu Jiu got into the car at the airport Halainah stared at him. But a few minutes later she was smiling and laughing. When we got home she didn't want to be away from him. She was glued to his side. She definitely missed her Jiu Jiu. But the best part was that all weekend she would randomly kiss him and hug him. They would be playing and she would stop to kiss him and hug him. It really touched my heart. In fact when he said goodbye to fly back home, Halainah put her arms out as he walked out the door. I cried, it broke my heart to see him leave to go back home.


Halainah and her Jiu Jiu!

Jiu Jiu made Halainah this tin foil hat which she proudly wore.

Well just for a little while!
Halainah's beautiful Baptism dress that her Godparents bought for her.

Aunt Bonnie is getting Halainah dressed for her special day.
Halainah and Uncle Mario
Halainah and Aunt Bonnie

Blowing kisses to all of her fans!
All dressed and ready to go

The most important moment...
Grandma has been praying for this day. She never smiles in pictures. And she is smiling from ear to ear!

Our family with "The Godparents" Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Mario

We have a ton more pictures but I was careful about posting them. I am not sure which family members would allow their pictures on my blog.