Hello, everyone. My name is Betty, and I am Kimberly's mother.
Kimberly telephoned from China today and asked that I update her blog because an earthquake that occurred in Taiwan has disrupted all Internet communications within China. Kimberly has been trying to send emails and get on the Internet for two days without success, and this is driving her crazy. However, I am sure she will cope with this (comparatively) minor frustration.
The great news is that the adoption is finalized, and she is just waiting for her new son's passport so they can continue their travels. They will be visiting the orphanage today (which apparently is tomorrow already in China), so she will be able to distribute the gifts that were intended for children and staff there.
From a list of suggested names that Kimberly provided, Xiaotian has chosen the American name Charles, which means "manly." If you recall one of his letters to Kimberly, when they were discussing some sightseeing, Xiaotian mentioned a saying in China that "one is not a man until he has climbed the Great Wall." So apparently manliness is important to him. He will henceforth be known as Charlie.
Kimberly and Charlie will arrive back in the U.S. on January 11, and I am sure she will provide full details about her trip then. Thank you all for your interest and support of her adoption process.
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