Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Message from Lisa!
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Monday, July 12, 2010
We have her!!!
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Today I wonder...
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Sunday, July 11, 2010
The time is fast approaching!
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In China Now...
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Thursday, July 8, 2010
Leaving Tomorrow
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Friday, July 2, 2010
So many emotions...
So many thoughts are going through my mind lately just as they did with both of my other children. This time though I will share my thoughts with anyone who wants to read them. Please remember...these are MY thoughts and they may not represent what anyone else thinks or understands and that's OK. I'm sharing them in this manner because I want people to experience the joys of adoption just as I have.
At this point in our adoption I can hardly talk about our new daughter without breaking into tears because I feel so much joy at the prospect that she will finally be in our arms soon. I wonder if this is how a momma feels when she is close to giving birth...something I have never done. I have so much hope for her. Then there are those fears that come, not heavy fears just more of wondering...
Wondering what will she be like, will she be sad, will she cry, will she like me, will she like my husband, does she even know we're coming, does she know she is about to have a family...so much to wonder about. I want to hold her so bad...will she let me...or will I have to be patient and let her learn to trust me and to love me. I pray that God will guide my every step and every word when I finally meet her. I know He will...trust in the Lord with all your heart...I do and I will!
Excitement and joy...our daughter is about to become part of our family...a family that will NEVER, EVER abandon her, a family that will always love her no matter what. She will always have us there for her and we will be happy to be with her. We are excited to share new experiences with her. We are excited to hold her, hug her, kiss her and tell her how much we love her everyday.
Yes, I know I mostly see this through rose colored glasses but that is because I have every faith in God that this is His plan for us to have this precious little girl. He placed her in our hearts and she will be our precious daughter.
How this love began is so amazing to me...as I ponder the love of a child I've never met but yet I love her so much that words can not express my feelings for her. It's the same feelings I've had for each of my children and to me it is one of God's miracles. People ask me all the time how is it that I can feel so strong about my feelings when I'm adopting...especially an older child (yes, sometimes, many times people ask stupid questions)...well to me...how can I not feel so strongly for the children I have been blessed with through God's grace and mercy. HE LOVES ME...no matter what...HE LOVES ME. How can I not love the children He has given me?
Here's how it starts...if you've ever been pregnant (as I said, I haven't) but I think you probably felt an immediate connection to this little life growing inside you. That's how I have felt with each of my children the INSTANT I knew of them...each of their stories are different in how they came to be but each of them were all part of a MIRACLE. I began to LOVE them instantly and I began to pray for them and I could not wait until the day I met them. What an amazing life as a momma I have had. What joy my children have brought to my life! I can not imagine my life without them! They are wonderful and I am blessed to be able to be their momma!
Oh, I know this post doesn't even really begin to express how passionately I feel about my thoughts when it comes to being a mom but it's so hard to put love into words that truly express how I feel.
I adore you my precious children!
Love, Mom
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Sunday, June 20, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Happy Birthday Sweetheart!!!
Today is our precious Schey's birthday. I wonder what she's doing or if anyone will celebrate with her. We wanted so badly to have her home by now but it didn't work out.
Today, if you think about it...send our precious Schey a birthday wish.
We love you so much and can't wait to meet you!!!
With Lots of Love,
Mommy, Daddy, Dalton and Sierra
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
Visa Appointment Confirmed
We found out today that we have a confirmed Visa appointment...July 21st. This is great news because now we can finally start making some travel plans. So much to do...better get started!
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
TA Alert!!!
It finally came today!
The travel approval we've been longing for...they say we are clear to come pick up our daughter. Yea!!!
Can we leave tomorrow?
Not so fast...we have to wait to get a Consulate appoinment. We should know about that by the end of the week. Our agency is trying to get us an appointment for July 20th or 21st so we would need to be in China no later than July 11th.
We'll keep you posted...we're coming soon Schey!
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Sunday, June 13, 2010
Referral Pictures of Schey
Here are some pictures of our precious daughter Schey. These are the referral pictures that were taken of her at the time they released her file in China.
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Our new daughter...Schey
Here are a few pictures of our daughter that I've been able to upload to my computer. I'm working on getting more. The little girl she is holding is her foster sister. The other two were taken at the orphanage where I assume she attends school.
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
Sunday, August 9, 2009
BRING ME HOPE
I'm often asked "Why China?" when I talk about our adoption experiences and when I found this video I thought I would share it. Maybe it will help answer the question.
Personally, we have adopted both domestically and from China and the only reason I can tell you about "Why China?" is that God has lead our hearts in that direction.
Where will your heart lead you?
BRING ME HOPE ~ Be sure to pause "My Playlist" to avoid interference.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Can I really do this...Let's see!
OK...I am bound and determined to start blogging! If only for myself. There are so many things that happen in our lives that I'd like to share and remember. So let's see if I can do this...
Look at the last time I posted to this site!
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Friday, December 7, 2007
Sierra wants more doughnuts...
Hello...it's Friday....
This was so funny. Sierra decided that she wanted more doughnuts, so she quietly helped herself. She is an absolute mess.
I hate that the video is so dark, but it was hilarious! At least to me....
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