Celebrity | Madonna Madonna Introducing New Addition Mercy to Luxe Life Orphan could jet to New York as early as this week By Evann Gastaldo Posted Jun 15, 2009 9:24 AM CDT Copied In this April 3, 2009, file photo, Madonna visits a development project in Gumulira, Malawi. (AP Photo) Mercy James is living the high life starting today. As Madonna’s lawyer prepares the adoption paperwork, the 4-year-old orphan will move into the singer’s luxury lodge in Malawi to be cared for by a nanny and nurse flown in from the US, the Mirror reports. She could leave for New York this week to meet her new sister and brothers. “Her life will now change beyond recognition,” says a source. “The next few months will be very strange but Madonna has a tight team around her to ensure that the transition is as smooth and loving as possible.” Read These Next Arizona governor wants answers on Grand Canyon fire. Trump reportedly asked Zelensky if Ukraine could strike Moscow. Obama tells Democrats to 'toughen up.' Get ready for higher tomato prices. Report an error