10.16.06
Above is the ad that ran in the local Hunan Daily newspaper in the days after Hui Shan (Mary) was found. Leigh and I were told of a man who researches and finds these ads. For us, he was able to not only provide a scan and translation of the ad, but the actual newspaper. It will be a cherished piece of her early history.
Sadly, her ad is just one of 13 from that day. It is certainly great to have the earliest picture available of Mary, but also tragic to look into the faces of the other 12 girls. I hope they all have someone waiting to make them as happy as we intend to make Mary.
The traslation of the ad is not significantly different than what we were told when we received our referal:
A Girl
Found 9.25.05 in a fruit box at the main gate of the Civil Affairs Bureau in Yuanjiang City. She was about 7 days old when found.
She has big eyes, single eyelids, a broad forehead, a pleasing face and is slightly chubby.
She was wrapped in a flowered cotton cloth with a feeding bottle, powdered milk and underwear.
posted by Michael Fresina @ 8:54 AM
2 Comments:
Her description sounds just like you, Mike. Well, maybe not the pleasing looking part, but the rest!
Dear Mike and Leigh:
This is Eduardo from Mexico (UWP) writing. I'm thrilled at reading this fantastic journey and could not be happier for you and for Mary. She is definitely an angel, and life could not be more fair at placing her at a home with such wonderful people like yourselves.
Congratulations on the upcoming trip to China. Happy thanksgiving to you and best regards!
Eduardo
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