The Waiting Child How the Faith and Love of One Orphan Saved the Life of Another

by Champnella, Cindy

• ISBN13: 9780312309640
• ISBN10: 0312309643
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-05-01
• Publisher: Griffin

Summary

The Waiting Child is an extraordinary story of human resilience in the face of tremendous odds. Adopted by an American family at age four, Jaclyn goes to her new home with a great burden. She had to leave behind a little boy who had been under her charge at the Chinese orphanage. Jaclyn inspires two families, several agencies, and two governments to cooperate to reunite her with 'her baby.' Everyone who reads this story will believe in the power of love to change the world.

Author Biography

Cindy Champnella, is a speaker and advocate for adoption issues.

Jaclyn Champnella is a 2003 Congressional Coalition "Angel in Adoption" award recipient.
They live in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
"The Waiting Child"	p. xi
Preface	p. xiii
The First Meeting	p. 1
Getting to Know You	p. 17
The First Farewell	p. 25
Finding Her Way Home	p. 35
To Know Jaclyn	p. 41
Jaclyn's New Life	p. 51
Jaclyn's Baby	p. 61
Jaclyn's First Birthday	p. 69
The Greatest Love	p. 75
China, Round 3	p. 81
Introducing ... Tan Dong Jin	p. 91
The "L" Word	p. 103
The Twist in the Road	p. 117
The Lessons Learned at Chinese School	p. 123
The Ever-Present Xiao Mei Mei	p. 131
Jaclyn's Past	p. 137
Two Steps Forward ... Three Steps Back	p. 149
The Darkest Hour	p. 155
The Four Freedoms	p. 163
The Long-Awaited News	p. 173
The Promise Fulfilled	p. 183
A New Beginning	p. 193
A Crack in the Wall	p. 199
Lee's New Life	p. 209
Jaclyn's Gift	p. 221
A Time for Healing	p. 231
Afterword	p. 241
List of Photographs	p. 245
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