Dear Sadie,
In 10 days your life is gonna completely change. Everything you have ever known will be different. You will get on a plane and travel around the world and won't be back to your "home on the east side" for a long time, if not ever. You will have a new home in a new place. You will see many people who look like you, something you haven't ever had before. The many black haired people who have given you many a pats on the head, taken your picture, and shaking your hand will be a long way away.
You started this journey at the young age of 6 months, You were such the perfect little traveler. In your first six months of your life you slept in no less than 7 different places. You adjusted quite well to your new life here in China. You gave many smiles to those around you and you loved to be held. As you got older you absolutely loved playing with the many children who lived around us. You would go outside each day and say "friend, friend" whenever you saw a child under ten years old. You would run up to them and give them a big hug, grab their hand and were ready to play. Never mind they were in complete shock that a little girl who looked nothing like they had ever seen before was trying to play with them. You didn't care, you just wanted to play with a friend.
The nai nai's and ye ye's around here (the name for grandparents) absolutely adore you. Everytime we come outside they are yelling for their "xiao pengyou" (little friend) Some days you would oblige and give hugs and even on occasion run at full force into their arms. And that would just brighten their day like never before. Then there were the times when you would hid in mommy or daddy's arms but they understood and loved you anyway. You were so blessed to have so many around you who loved you. There were many people who had little dogs who would let you play and pet them. They got a kick out of hearing the little foreign girl yell, "gou gou" (dog) over and over. You absolutely loves the dogs around here. You had two favorite dogs, white bear and bei bei. Everyday we would go out to see them and you would talk to them through the fence. They loved you and you loved them.
You have made so many friends here in this place that you call home. You have changed many lives. One life in particular is our househelper, Zhou Li. You have known her the whole time you have lived here. You think she really is part of our family. Each time she comes to our house you squeal with delight. She always brings you fun treats and gives you great big hugs. She helps you wash your hands, feeds you lunch, plays games with you. She is a dear friend to you. Everyday when she leaves our house, you know automatically because she changes clothes and gets the garbage ready. You immediately start to say "bye bye zhou li" and then she bends down to give you a hug and you give her a big kiss and say "wo ai ni zhou li" (I love you zhou li). Every time she is here you have to do this same routine. If you are busy doing something you get upset if you don't get to say goodbye to her. I know that she is going to miss you so much. But I will never let you forget her because she has been such a special part of your life.
There are many things about this wonderful place that I never want to forget. This is why I am writing you this letter today. I want to remember each special detail of the first two years of your life. You have lived an adventure sweet daughter. You have traveled around the world with mommy and daddy to share the best news in the world. You have begun to speak two languages and called China your home. You will probably never remember this home that has been so special to mommy and daddy. I promise I will always try to remember these special details to share with you. And my prayer is that one day, one day you will come back to share our Father's love because even though you might forget these memories, I know that these people will never forget you.
I love you sweet heart,
Mommy
Here is some sweet sibling love between my two little ones, aren't they precious? I sure think so!
We had lots of friends over today and here are their shoes to prove it, ha ha!
Here is our whole group together! We just love them so much!! I wish you had the chance to spend time with them, I know you would love them too!
Clark with his guys...he has had such an amazing time over the past year of getting to know these guys and meeting once a week with them. They have become such an important part of his time here. 
