To Emmy Xiang

I love you so much. So often I am reminded of the fate you've been saved from and the deep, deep love that your family has for you, and I am overwhelmed with the goodness of God. Emmy, I hope that you never forget how much our Heavenly Father has blessed you -- you, my darling sister, have been chosen from the thousands of fatherless Chinese daughters with a home in an affluent country, with a body spry and healthy, and with the opportunity to learn about Him and His gospel.

My dear, I pray continually that you might be among the chosen ones, that the Lord would sweetly woo your heart into submission to His will. And I thank Him daily for giving you and our sisters, Katie and Gracie, to me. Sisterhood is a wonderful thing, a bond none can describe: treasure it.

At times like the one Mrs. Lenfestey captured, when you snuggle with me and caress my back, that I miss China and the sweetness of adoption so much that I can hardly stand it. Oh! How I hope that we can repeat those experiences again soon. Until then, you are the best China-sister ever. Love, love, love you!