tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52104150257094662312024-03-19T04:32:49.246-07:00Love Them HomeAmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220930353823295326noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210415025709466231.post-3715934817004861662012-10-18T10:22:00.003-07:002012-10-18T10:22:46.592-07:00If you are going to take 6 months between posts, you had better come back STRONG!!<br />
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A little Sophie Lu {LOVE} ought to get the job done!<br />
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<br />Amiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220930353823295326noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210415025709466231.post-54192851379124467682012-05-20T19:31:00.001-07:002012-05-20T19:31:52.835-07:00We really did make it home. I promise. ;)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am LOOOOONG overdue for an update post. I am going to split it into two posts, because I never even shared an airport party post with you. And I don't want to skip over that. Cause friends, that right there is good stuff.</div>
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Let me go back a bit to our last few days in China. I know it appeared as though we kind of fell of the face of the earth. My apologies. </div>
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I blame it on Lolipop COMA. </div>
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Our last couple days we were in China, I came down with some bronchitis action. Whatupwitdat? Not cool. Normally not a huge deal, just power through it and keep on keepin' on. But with our little Kai man, we gotta change the game plan a bit. Even a small cold for our little man can be really hard on his heart. </div>
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So we had to do our very best to make sure I didn't "share the love" with our little peeps. </div>
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Enter SUPER-GRANDMA to save the day!</div>
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Did I mention my mom ROCKS? </div>
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Thank you JESUS that he saw to it that she would be on this trip with me. He just KNEW I would need her. That they would need her! </div>
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Honestly, it is making me tear up thinking about it as I type. </div>
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Bottom Line... I needed my Mommy. </div>
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My mom stepped in and took over caring for our little nuts for a couple of days. I napped. Got up and hydrated. Medicated, then passed out again. </div>
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And she LOVED on our littles, and took care of me at the same time. </div>
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SUPER GRANDMA ROCKS!!</div>
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As best as we tried to contain the nastiness, unfortunately Kai came down with a severe case of bronchitis for the last couple of days. </div>
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He got a SUPER HIGH fever that we could not contain. </div>
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and he became lethargic, and would pass out several times.</div>
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Wouldn't eat. Wouldn't drink. Got severely dehydrated and </div>
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wouldn't take any of his antibiotics the doctor gave him.</div>
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I'm not gonna lie. It scared the stink out of us. </div>
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Thank you Jesus that there was a clinic in the hotel where he could be seen by doctors. </div>
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They were able to admit him and give him an IV to hydrate him and to get antibiotics to his system. </div>
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He was also able to go on oxygen to help his little heart and get his blood oxygen level back up out of the scary range. </div>
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And let me tell you, Sophie Lu was a ROCK STAR. Taking care of him. Waiting so patiently while we cared for him. Rubbing his back. Trying to give him snacks. </div>
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She just KNEW he needed her. And that we needed to focus on him. </div>
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Oh, how I LOVE that little NUT!!</div>
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So little guy spent his last day in China in the clinic. </div>
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Feeling just rotten. </div>
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Well that's a lovely howdoyoudo.</div>
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We were supposed to leave for the airport at 4am the next morning, and we really weren't sure we were going to be able to make the trip. </div>
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And then it broke. </div>
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That rotten old fever FINALLY broke!</div>
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At 11 pm the night before we were supposed to leave. </div>
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The little guy turned the corner. </div>
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And little man smiled again for the first time in days. </div>
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And Sophie danced. </div>
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And this mama, and her mama(better known as super gram-mama), had a big ol' happy cry. </div>
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And I don't think we stopped hugging him until we got home. </div>
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And happy dancing. </div>
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And stuffing our faces with chocolate. </div>
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Wonder how we pulled that off? </div>
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Maybe while one of us squeezed the little guy, the other one squeezed on Sophie, and while we all happy danced, maybe Sophie was in charge of unwrapping and distributing the chocolate? </div>
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Not sure how it all went down.</div>
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Its all a blur. Will have to ask Soph. </div>
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Jesus was in the house!!!</div>
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So we caught our car to the airport, and made it to our plane on time. </div>
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I will spare you the details of the 15 hour flight, with two exhausted toddlers, and a plane full of peeps who are probably still wishing they had spent the extra change to invest in the noise canceling headphones. </div>
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Let's just say they won't make that mistake twice. </div>
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Last thing I will say about this, but I think it warrants mentioning again. </div>
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My mom is a ROCKSTAR!</div>
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Kai wanted to be carried during the flight. </div>
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Not be held and sit on her lap, watching a movie or taking a nap. Or playing a game. Or eating a snack. Or reading a book. Or drawing a picture. </div>
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Carried. </div>
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And not carried on your hip, upright. </div>
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But carried horizontal like a big Gigantic baby. </div>
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Did I mention my mom is tiny and Kai probably weighs twice her size. </div>
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So what did Super-Grandma do?</div>
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She carried little man pretty much the WHOLE flight. </div>
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Sometimes while he cried. </div>
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Sometimes while he slept. </div>
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Sometimes while he snacked</div>
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Sometimes while she cried... and snacked, and slept. </div>
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Super-Grandma carried her little buddy for the 15 hour flight after caring for me and the two kids for two long weeks. </div>
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My MOM ROCKS!</div>
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I heart my mommy. </div>
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And let me tell you, Kai and Sophie will forever have a special bond with Super-Grammy. </div>
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What a blessing she is to us all. </div>
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You didn't really come here to hear me yammer on. </div>
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I know you want the airport pics.</div>
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I will warn you that we don't have a ton. </div>
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The airport party was a bit more low key than past airport parties. </div>
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Given Kai's last couple of days in China we had to tone down the whole event. </div>
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We just wanted to get our little nuts home. </div>
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So no family photo. You have been warned. :)</div>
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Let's start the party with these two ROCK STARS, aka. SUPER GRANDPA and SUPER DAD!! Look at these NUTS!!! </div>
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LOVE these guys!</div>
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Grandpa holds down their home and their business while Super- Grandma jets off to China for 2 weeks!</div>
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That Super-Gramps is good peeps. He happens to also be Kai's namesake. :) </div>
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(alright if I call you super-gramps? doesn't seem right. I'm thinkin' I'll stick with SUPER GRANDPA!)</div>
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And SUPER DAD! Who else do you know who can take care of 8 kiddos, and the house, and all the school stuff, and work stuff, and keep everyone happy and healthy, and having so much fun that they won't miss mommy too much. </div>
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Oh, and SMILE his way through it, because he feels BLESSED to be able to?</div>
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That guy on the right. aka. SUPER HUBS, aka. SUPER DAD!</div>
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Again, Thank you Jesus for that one. :)</div>
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I am BLESSED!!</div>
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And check out this gang...</div>
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My sweet little Neice. And check out my SIL... love the anticipation on her face. </div>
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Our peeps Watching...</div>
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Awwww, sweet little mama. Daddy is LOVIN' his little LuLu-Bug!!<br />
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Again.... THANK YOU , JESUS!!</div>Amiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220930353823295326noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210415025709466231.post-2798199093617296772012-03-14T06:21:00.001-07:002012-03-24T16:47:19.953-07:00To: Mrs H's Class From: Kai and Sophie Lu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dear Mrs. H's class,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Over here. Watch your step, and please try to keep up.<br />
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Next stop, Pandas.<br />
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</div> Kai loved him some Panda's . Big smooches for Panda. <br />
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It's your buddy, Kai. Waaaas uuuup??<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh, I just love Mr. Panda. It's like my Pandy Pandy, only bigger. and fluffier. I wonder if Baba will let me to have one of my very very own. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While we waited for the bus sweet little Sophie Lu shared some treasures she found with Kai. </div><br />
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He thought that was pretty cool...<br />
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We will take your treasures, Sophie Lu. :)<br />
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</div> The kiddos ended the day with noodle time. <br />
We also had some dinner. Making good food choices, of course. Setting a good example for the kids.<br />
(Do as we say, not as we do)<br />
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Next day we spent a little bit of time at Shamian Island. We got to shop around a little and then have dinner at the famous Lucy's. The Island is so much quieter than I remember it from last time we were here.<br />
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Uuuuuuum, excuse me. What's that you got there?<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Seriously? Am I the only one who sees the injustice here?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Maybe if I distract him, I can snatch it.<br />
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Kai, over there. Isn't that your buddy, Mr. Panda?<br />
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Nice try, Soph. You snooze you lose. Nice lady at the store gave me this lollipop to keep my from throwing a tantrum while you , mama and grandma shopped. Next time, play the tantrum card... seems to work with these peeps on the Island. Not so much with grandma and mama... but here, we are golden.<br />
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Hmmmm.. I think I may have underestimated you, brother.<br />
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</div>Amiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220930353823295326noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210415025709466231.post-38622875688753691862012-03-11T04:58:00.001-07:002012-03-24T16:48:06.304-07:00Medical Day and Shopping Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We started out the morning going for our Visa Medical. It was a NUTHOUSE. So many families. And a lot of non adoptive families, too. So AWESOME to see so many little ones going home with forever families. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kai thought they could have streamlined the process a bit. Or at the very least offered some snackage. Some meat crackers perhaps?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sophie decided to take matters into her own hands. She knew I had a secret Lolipop stash. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hand it over, mama. We are on to you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I mean please. And thank you. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That perked little big guy up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Me too, please. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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If you are keeping count of our lollipop consumption, be a friend and keep it to your self, will ya?<br />
A secret, just between us. No need to tell Dr. Schneider, DDS.<br />
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.<br />
I thank you in advance.<br />
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Kai checking out the line to see if it is our turn next. I think he thought he was in line to win a big prize. Uuuuuum, not exactly Big Guy.<br />
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And not even close to your turn yet.<br />
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Finally, ALL DONE! Everyone passed their medical. Here is a picture of Kai after he figured out there would be NO prize. He is giving me the "Dude. You couldn't have given me a heads up" look.<br />
Sorry, buddy. <br />
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We ended our time at the medical center with this little funny. God does have a sense of humor. Zoom in on the girl in the gray sweatshirt, and read what it says. I am taking this as we have been given the "all clear" in regards to unlimited lollipop consumption. I read ya loud and clear. And I thank you.<br />
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(As I am typing this, Sophie came up to the computer to kiss her picture... then she did the face again. I laughed. Obviously, I need to work on my will power with her. But it's SO STINKIN' cute!!!)<br />
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Sophie made a new friend here in Guangzhou, Pandy Bear. She would also like me to share with you that this is her Pandy Bear. Not yours. HERS. I promised her I would tell you. So now you have been told.<br />
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We ended the night with a little fried rice in the room.SO long that this mama's heart has waited to see these two side by side.<br />
My heart is smiling SO BIG!<br />
PRAISE GOD!!!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The next day we had plans after breakfast to head to a local mall to do some shopping. I think Sophie tried a few cute poses out on us before we left, to butter us up and charm us into buying her a few things later. Looking back on it, I am certain that's what was going on. </div><br />
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</div> Kai wasn't sure what she was doing, but he knew she was getting a lot of attention, so he thought he would give it a go. <br />
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At the mall Sophie Lu found many many pieces of Jewelry she thought would be PEEEERFEEEECT for her. Like this one. And that one. And those. And these. And that one. And this one.<br />
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What'chu mean, No? Do you not remember the poses back at the hotel. The pretty pink rose? The sweet little face? Nothing...?<br />
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Kai thinks Sophie is crazy funny. Doesn't that smile just melt your heart?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGZfsnT18HyCwu_reonxOApOmgWk3Gy2_nZKiSbDZUc5NnddaEt5L0_cvn2vLH60zppK9Bs4kbL3ycCt1kRsiTTxAZN26u9O3haaAMUBIzFCZa-DC2e1KftXw9LQ2XFP8NbLNvpCLRGbB6/s1600/photo-6+copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGZfsnT18HyCwu_reonxOApOmgWk3Gy2_nZKiSbDZUc5NnddaEt5L0_cvn2vLH60zppK9Bs4kbL3ycCt1kRsiTTxAZN26u9O3haaAMUBIzFCZa-DC2e1KftXw9LQ2XFP8NbLNvpCLRGbB6/s320/photo-6+copy.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What's that you say, Baba? You are whispering very softly so no one but me can hear? You want me to tell Mama to get anything my heart desires. I will tell her. Thank you, Baba. I love you. Goodbye. </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Mama... Baba says we are good to go. Anything I want. You don't need to call him or text.We already spoke . Trust me." </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Listen Kai, we have GOT to stick together on this. If you don't out me on the fake BABA call, I will give you 15% of the lollipops that come my way. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">20%? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You drive a hard bargain.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Deal. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hmmm. Think she was on to me about the fake Baba call. Gonna have to get a bit more crafty. This lady is goooood. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hey, Mrs. H's class? You think my big brother Matthew, and all of you could write an email to my mom, telling her just how beautiful I would look in all those jewels? And that you think I should have as many as I want. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Because I don't have plans to make it back to China in the near future. So it only makes sense to load up now. Really. Don't you agree? I thought so. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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After the mall we came home and took a snack break. Kai found a very "special" snack in my backpack that I had overlooked. Needless to say, he was thrilled. Me, not so much. I will give you a hint, rhymes with Neat Prackers. That is all I care to say about that. Thank you for understanding.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lots of hugs to you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Amiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220930353823295326noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210415025709466231.post-73300801424477339012012-03-10T23:47:00.000-08:002012-03-10T23:47:05.061-08:00To my sweet little Pioneer..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtntyawpfOkCzuZNWXG9OviuPubDaMyVIlU8jUXzYzO-uSF4pDTfu59CnvdIuGlhzXBfPNQs11BIPcpumAOYUjEgi_h54VyEj4EH7DdB7D0RbR2gSn-E6uC4YGrDBPvlHYjcF-cXNYWJYk/s1600/photo-15.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtntyawpfOkCzuZNWXG9OviuPubDaMyVIlU8jUXzYzO-uSF4pDTfu59CnvdIuGlhzXBfPNQs11BIPcpumAOYUjEgi_h54VyEj4EH7DdB7D0RbR2gSn-E6uC4YGrDBPvlHYjcF-cXNYWJYk/s320/photo-15.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Allie-O,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am so sorry that Mommy wasn't there to go to Pioneer Day with you at school. I loved hearing all about it. It sounds like you had so much fun!! Daddy sent me the pictures of you in your little Pioneer outfit. I loved the outfit you chose!! You look so stinkin' cute!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can't wait to come home and hug you BIG!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love you, Sweet Pea~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mommy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">ps. Give the kids a big hug from mommy and grandma! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kai and Sophie Lu wave hello to you!</div><br />
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Kai being foot printed. I am not sure but I think I saw him leave a comment card for the Civil affairs building telling them he thought this process was a bit humiliating.<br />
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Happy Forever Family Day, Kai!!<br />
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Hey Peeps, Did you hear that?? I have a FOREVER FAMILY!!! Happy Forever Family day to ME!!<br />
Can I get a "WOOT WOOT" up in da house????<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When we traveled to bring home Grace in 2006 and then Hannah in 2007, we went with the same agency, and traveled with the same guide both times. Uncle Zhou. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Uncle Zhou brought me such peace. And a little hug from God reminding me that HE has got this covered.<br />
Oh how our Heavenly Father LOVES us!!<br />
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Our little nuts did AWESOME on the flight. And as far as we know, Kai's heart handled the flight just fine. Answered prayers! If you don't have friends who are prayer warriors, I suggest you seek some out. I don't mind sharing mine. They are good peeps, and they will welcome you with open arms. They have us covered, and we are feeling it. Thank you, friends. Love you!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The night before Kai's hugging day, Sophie Lu wanted to prepare herself by getting her first bath. She loved it. Ducky Ducky has never been so clean, I assure you. </div><br />
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Then she tried on a few different looks for her "do" for the big day. After all that, she ended up going with pig tails, no bow. And it worked for her. Told you she had an eye for those sorts of things.<br />
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We woke up the next day to take a very early morning flight to Nanjing. Sophie got SO STRESSED when she saw all the bags packed, bless her heart. Again, I am certain she thought we might be taking her back. When we got to the airport and said goodbye to our guide and our driver, and she realized that she got to stay with us, her little heart lightened. And her BIG smiles came back out. <br />
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At the airport, Sophie was the star of the show. Everyone wanted to get their hands on those cheeks. And they all thought it was a riot that she was coming home to 9 siblings. They kept saying over and over again.. "Lucky Girl. Lucky Girl.". Where I come from we call it blessed. :) But try as I might, I could not make them understand that WE are the ones who are immeasurably BLESSED. That's okay, though. Because we have a lifetime with her to show her what a blessing she is to us. God is Good.<br />
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Miss LuLu was a champ on the flight. As soon as we arrived, we had no time to relax as we got whisked away by our guide to start our drive to the civil affairs building to meet Kai. We would have no time to drop off our luggage, or prepare any paperwork. It was GO TIME!<br />
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Around the corner from the Civil Affairs building, our guide allowed us to stop to let Sophie Lu go potty, and to have a moment to collect ourselves after the flight. With five minutes left to leave, while we are packing up our stuff to head out, our guide starts squealing with excitement as one of her friends hops off the elevator. She runs over to her to give her a big hug, while we just sit and watch, so thrilled for her that we happen to show up at this time and place for her to run into her long lost friend. They must not have seen each other in such very long time, because she was SO very very excited to see her. <br />
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We were thrilled for her, but we had to continue on our business getting ready to meet Kai. We focused on packing, and loving on Sophie Lu for the last couple of minutes she would have us all to herself. Our guide looked over at us, and kept gesturing for us to come over. Guess we were going to get to meet her long lost friend! How sweet that she would take the time to introduce us given they had so much catching up to do... and that we had just met. Such a friendly lady.<br />
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Only.. she didn't introduce us. She just stared at us... and nodded her head. And smiled. And nodded some more. <br />
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So we nodded. And smiled. And nodded some more.<br />
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Clearly we didn't give her the reaction she wanted... cause she looked at us confused.<br />
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And then she finally said... "Kai Ji..."<br />
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I was so excited she had connected with her long lost friend, and so focused on making sure I didn't break any social rules when getting introduced, that I failed to notice she was holding a little boy.<br />
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So we met our son, in the lobby of the hotel around the corner from the Civil affairs building. Completely unexpected, but oh so sweet. And that long lost friend, wasn't so long, or lost. That was director Tang. The director of Kai's orphanage.<br />
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Director Tang, and Kai. She has such a sweet way with her kids. Every parent who has adopted from Xuzhou loves Director Tang. So does Kai. Look at that Sweet little face. Kai's, not Director Tang. Although, she is cute too. But look at our little man. Can you even stand it?<br />
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Check out Miss Sophie Lu hanging with grandma taking it all in. Sweet Sweet little thing.<br />
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I even managed to "charm" him into my arms. I can't give away all my secrets. I am saving some for my book which will be titled.. "Lolipop, Lolipop, oh Lolli Lolli Lolli, Lollipop."<br />
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Sophie Lu had NO problem getting in on the action. She brought him toys, and she would giggle at him when he laughed. She kept pointing to his back pack, and pointing to him. Such a little care taker.<br />
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After I "charmed" him into my arms he stayed there all their all the way back to the hotel. His transition could not have been smoother. Prayers Answered. Director Tang had prepared him well. He even knew to call me mama. (yes, I do understand that is what he calls all the nanny's.. just humor me). He thought it was a hoot that he got such big reaction from me every time he did. We shared more giggles, and smiles, and other things...<strike>lolipops.</strike><br />
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According to the orphanage director, Kai is used to getting his way. No one tells him NO. Ever. He likes <strike>demands</strike> to be picked up and carried everywhere you go. Did I mention he was a BIG BOY? He towers over little Sophie. Here is a picture of "BIG BABY BOY, Kai" being carried by Grandma. I mean, seriously? This boy is big enough to carry grandma.<br />
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After a crazy busy day, we were finally able to slow down for a moment to eat dinner. Kai and Sophie schooled us in how to use Chopsticks.<br />
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Director Tang tells us that Kai likes to eat EVERYTHING. And lots of it. But with his heart defect, he is not allowed to eat too much food, or it stresses his heart, and he starts to turn blue. (poor thing) So he needs to be monitored. I can't remember if I told you that he is used to getting his way? And that no one really ever tells him NO. Did I already tell you that? Combine that with a very very long day for a very hungry little man, who shovels the food in at lightning speed, and you have a recipe for some good good times. Good times.<br />
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Although today was very long (yet rushed), it was filled with so many sweet moments. Today could NOT have gone any better. Such an answer to prayers.(thank you) <br />
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Sophie just blows me away with her sweet little heart. And Kai is such a little love bug. And the two of them together... it's almost too much for my heart to take. I just keep praising God over and over and over again for these little blessings. His love overflows. <br />
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Thank you, Jesus.<br />
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Until tomorrow...<br />
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We ended yesterday with a little blog time. Sophie informed me that if I didn't get something up quick, the peeps would come for me. She was right. She sat with me and helped me pick out pics and blog about our day. She has an eye for that sort of thing. Perhaps one day she will help Colleen design tees at <a href="http://www.wildolivetees.com/">Wild Olive</a>. No pressure, little LuLuBug. But, we will save a spot for you.<br />
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Then we headed upstairs to crash! Sweet little thing almost slept through the whole night. We woke up and had a snack together for a bit, just cause we could. And probably cause the lollipops weren't enough to hold her over. But mostly just cause we could. The end.<br />
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Those CHEEKS!<br />
I am curious to see how the sleeping arrangement will play out once Caleb is thrown into the mix. Miss Sophie Lu takes up more than her fair share of the bed. She likes to move around a bit. Given it was the first night, we let her go without her brace. But I am worried about little man getting bopped in the face by our little acrobat and her feet braces. Would it be wrong to arm him with a sleeping helmet? Hoping he is used to sleeping in a crib. Otherwise, things could get ugly round here at bedtime.<br />
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Today was CIVIL AFFAIRS day. So before we headed off, we had a little fun at breakfast. Sophie Lu provided the entertainment once again. On the menu, "So Big" hands, "wave hello to everyone I meet". and "So stinkin' cute face."<br />
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As soon as the car pulled up and we got in, Sophie Lu broke out into her little sad sad cry. Pretty sure she thought we were taking her back. Bless her little heart. I was able to get her to calm down and snuggle into me, charming her with my motherly ways... <strike>lollipops.</strike><br />
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We found things to do while we waited for the official paperwork. Like, lollipops.<br />
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And snuggling with Puppy Puppy.<br />
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We interupt this program with a public service announcement from Sophie Lu: She would like you to know this is HER PUPPY. Not YOUR puppy. HER PUPPY. Just in case you were jonesin' for it. HER PUPPY. That is all... you may now return to your regularly scheduled programming.<br />
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And on March 6th, 2012, Sophie Lu officially became OURS!! Happy Forever Family Day, Sophie Lu!<br />
She was SO VERY excited that she slept through most of it. Cause she was excited. She is not passed out from Sugar coma if that's what you are thinking. As you can see, she was just very very excited.<br />
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How did we celebrate?? With a "Smarties" party in the lobby with Puppy Puppy. We like to mix it up around here.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">told ya. Cute. </div><br />
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And so does PUPPY PUPPY. Though, he really doesn't have a say in the matter.<br />
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She is a HAM. Don't believe me, check out the pics below of her entertaining us at lunch time.<br />
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"Super Silly Squeezy cheeks " face.<br />
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Tomorrow is going to be a crazy busy day. We are off to the airport at 7:30 to fly to Nanjing. After we land we will head over to meet our little man.<br />
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Tomorrow is Caleb's Hugging Day!!<br />
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So. Stinkin. Excited!<br />
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Until then, I will leave you with one last picture..<br />
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I AM CUTE. The End.<br />
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I am ONE BLESSED MAMA!Amiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220930353823295326noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210415025709466231.post-15743716696553866482012-03-05T04:15:00.000-08:002012-03-05T04:15:56.331-08:00Happy Sophie Lu Day!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2B7Pr7OLtn0zHLyyHRtdflMLRmrSJzSlsdwMVm4XXx7syGf-HVtcewemcZQ5lj9h620l_NNAmPrSf3xKQA-Akb-qem6Ywp0161l5nB5e-qLpfz0yYZD5IF6jyFw8TMmnWbRMabMVGXtQ/s1600/photo-11.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2B7Pr7OLtn0zHLyyHRtdflMLRmrSJzSlsdwMVm4XXx7syGf-HVtcewemcZQ5lj9h620l_NNAmPrSf3xKQA-Akb-qem6Ywp0161l5nB5e-qLpfz0yYZD5IF6jyFw8TMmnWbRMabMVGXtQ/s320/photo-11.JPG" width="240" /></a>Sophie Lu Day!!! </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sophie Lu started out the day very quiet and very timid. She didn't want anything to do with us. Her caregivers prepared us by saying that she does not like strangers, and she is very slow to warm to them. She was very attached to her foster mom and her little friends who were living there with her. </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Really really checking out the gang. She could not get enough of them. She threw out her best tricks. "SO BIG" hands. Hide the rubber ducky, where did it go??? Duckie on the head. Dancy Dancy. And bye bye wave. Oh.... and did I mention she threw in a few smiles in there ?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And cookies. Whatever. We will start to eat healthy tomorrow. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And after a busy busy afternoon, we headed up for a little snooze. Uuuuummm, is that not the sweetest? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Again. Lolipops. You will thank me later. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Off to love on our little LuLu. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> We are SO in love. <3</div>Amiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220930353823295326noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210415025709466231.post-43712640286395988212012-03-03T19:46:00.000-08:002012-03-03T19:46:29.206-08:00China, Baby!! And Sophie Lu's Hugging day, tomorrow!!We made it!!!! Did I mention I am NOT the best flyer? Maybe, in passing?<br />
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WE MAAAAAAADE IT!!!! God knows that I love to laugh at myself, and He provided me with many many little opportunities to poke fun at myself yesterday. And That's all I really want to say about that part of the trip. The end.<br />
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Thank you JESUS, we made it!!<br />
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and know what tomorrow is????<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">SOPHIE LU DAY!!!!!!! </span> <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">O.M.W.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So. stinkin'. Excited. </span><br />
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And did I mention grateful to be on the ground safe and sound? Cause I just want to be sure to be very very very thankful for that. Over and over again. THANK YOU, JESUS!! <br />
Oh, and I also need to give a shout out to Barry Manilow, Maroon 5, Bach, and Vanessa Carlton to name a few. You got me through, friends. You. got. me. through.<br />
You too, "the Blind Side", and "Courageous", and "Friends".<br />
We are family now.<br />
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ps. Have y'all seen that movie Courageous??? MUST SEE! and Blind Side. You are welcome. :)<br />
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Okay, bringing it back home again. I tend to ramble when I am really really excited. Which, I am. Cause did I mention that tomorrow is<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">SOPHIE LU DAY???????</span><br />
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Can't wait to post pics of little LU LU!!! And to HUG on her, SO BIG! And to squeeze those sweet little chubby cheeks. And hold her sweet little chubby knuckled hand. OH, those sweet little hands!!!<br />
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I can hardly stand it.<br />
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Until tomorrow.....<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7n0vpDY6vJKMoK0RynOKrVLZh7_0UjTXw0NVcmrJnfT36nN-_y5mlRN99y0GgUYw0rs23ScxBt1lQ7UG-nWTVZeZeGGeC1a6khgFxNjX-CqEUIDLEP_gnnyhmU09h1Tuf4srff7Xe262e/s1600/5789782316_7c32bc7fbb_o11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7n0vpDY6vJKMoK0RynOKrVLZh7_0UjTXw0NVcmrJnfT36nN-_y5mlRN99y0GgUYw0rs23ScxBt1lQ7UG-nWTVZeZeGGeC1a6khgFxNjX-CqEUIDLEP_gnnyhmU09h1Tuf4srff7Xe262e/s320/5789782316_7c32bc7fbb_o11.jpg" width="173" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">pps. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!!</span>Amiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220930353823295326noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210415025709466231.post-15198982842719560192012-02-27T11:02:00.002-08:002012-03-03T20:27:22.303-08:00A {LOVE} letter to YOU!<div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Friends & Family~</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">We are so excited to share with you that the time has come for us to travel to bring home Kai and Sophie Lu!!! Next week this time, my mom and I will be on a plane to China! On Monday, March 5th, Miss Sophie Lu will be placed in her Mama's arms forever. And on Wednesday, March 7th , Mr. Kai will get to hug his Mama and Grandma for the first time!! And on March 17th, they will be united with their big ol' FOREVER FAMILY!!!!</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Every journey to our little ones is special, for obvious reasons. But this journey will forever hold a special place in our hearts. This is the journey where friends, family, strangers (now new friends) went above and beyond and gave of themselves generously and selflessly to <span data-mce-style="color: #ff99cc;" style="color: #ff99cc;">LOVE</span> on two orphans, two precious Children of God...to <span data-mce-style="color: #ff99cc;" style="color: #ff99cc;">LOVE</span> on OUR little ones... and on our family...to share their story so that others will be moved to <span data-mce-style="color: #ff99cc;" style="color: #ff99cc;">LOVE</span> on the the 163 million little ones who still wait. God's GLORY revealed... through each and every one of YOU.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">We have been <span data-mce-style="color: #ff99cc;" style="color: #ff99cc;">BLESSED</span>.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Each and every one of you has been a blessing to us, in your own ways. No matter how big or small you feel your contribution to this journey has been, to us, it all looks the same. Blessings abound! You have LOVED on us in SO MANY ways.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Let us give you little snapshots of what that <span data-mce-style="color: #ff99cc;" style="color: #ff99cc;">LOVE</span> looks like. (and this is just a sampling)</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*Many were praying, even before they knew we were going to adopt again. You prayed for God's will for our family, and for us to know where and who He was calling us to.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You helped us get ready for home study visits.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You watched our kiddos while we ran around town gathering documents for dossiers.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You followed God's leading and sent us THE FILE, because you just knew HE was the one!</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You helped us design a gorgeous tee for our fundraiser.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You went above and beyond to help us get matched with our little Sophie Lu.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You designed thank you cards, and business cards, and websites... to make us look waaaaaay cooler than we are.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You poured over that website with your Awesome-sauce skills and made sure we didn't embarrass ourselves, too much. Then you bit your tongue and left my random capitalization, and my goofy jargon, because you knew it wouldn't be US without it.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You celebrated every acronym with us, through email, through text, through Face book, through phone-calls, through random mail-box treats, through snoopy dancing, and WHOOT WHOOTS!!</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You are the greatest adoption coordinator ever! You pray for us, and love our little ones, and you laugh with us through the whole process!</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You asked about our little ones, when you would see us in the hall at school.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You Secret Santa'd us a beautiful Whiskey Joes candle holder for our table, and included twelve votives, one for each family member.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You met for fundraising meetings in coffee shops,by the river, at parks.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You stalked people in parking lots at the golf tournament, giving away water for donations out of our van. Then when we all pulled the plug on that plan, you all divided up the 1000 water bottles and stored them at your house . Water bottles everywhere. (That still makes me laugh thinking about it).</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You continued to pray.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You asked how you could help.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You donated clothes, toys,car seats, strollers.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You mobilized friends and friends of friends, and their friends, and their dentists, and their friends of friends friends dog groomers, and so on and so on and so on to step out to love on our family and our little ones, and the orphans who still wait.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You heard our story, and prayed over our family, and came together as an office(SOUTHERN SOFTWARE!!) and decided to sponsor a family you DIDN'T EVEN KNOW, our family, to bring home two little ones.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You shared our story with your friend who is a doctor (who doesn't know our family), who was then moved to offer to cover ANY services Sophie Lu might need to help her feet.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You gave to our fundraiser when you were raising money yourself to go on a missions trip.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You reached out to us, and wrote us e-mails asking for advice on how to start the process!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!!</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You spent your Christmas money buying OUR shirts for your little cousins.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You organized spreadsheets to keep all of our fundraising in check.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You ran a secret Craig's list store out of your home to raise money for Kai and Sophie Lu.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You made butter to raise money for your cousins to come home... and you are only 10.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You wore your GOD IS LOVE tees EVERY DAY!</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You edited and framed pics for me of our little ones. over and over again, in-between raising your 10.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You shared with me that God has moved your heart to care for orphans like never before.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You set up a donation site, and processed and receipted every donation that came through( ITF!!)</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You stepped out when God called you, and donated to a raffle telling God that if you won, it would go towards Kai and Sophie Lu coming home. After God showed you the correct card in the huge pile, and you won the $1500 you would then donate to our family, you took the time out to share our story with a room full of people, in hopes they would be moved to love it forward, too.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You took time to plant seeds, on many many occasions.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You signed me up to speak at the orphan summit, even though you know I loathe public speaking, because you KNOW my heart for the orphans, and you know HIS heart, and you wanted to stretch me, cause you love me, and you love Jesus, and you love the orphans.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You spent days on the phone contacting churches to share our story.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You felt moved to start an orphan ministry at your church.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You photo copied, and photo copied, and photo copied some more</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You spent your day off of work, hauling flyer's around town to spread the word about our fundraiser.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You graciously gave of yourselves and your business for a day (Chick-fil-A!!)to LOVE on our family and BIG DAVE's family.... and you spent hours and hours and hours planning for that day, to make it SO VERY special...and you became family!!</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You spent hours and hours through the middle of the night, conceiving and bringing to life a gigantic Traditional Chinese Hat for the "Eat mor chikin" cow...it was a labor of love, and we felt the love.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You took time out of your day to support our family, and Big Dave's family, and his orphans, and it meant so much to us all.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You made cards for the orphans.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You contacted businesses all over the city, to seek sponsorships.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You held a bake sale to raise money for Big Dave's orphanage.. and you were 8.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You generously gave to our fundraiser to bring home Kai and Sophie Lu.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You donated to our fundraiser, and you didn't even know us.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You gave when you were fundraising for your own adoption.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You tell me that every time you wear your God is love tee,you think of us and of Kai and Sophie Lu.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You have a heart for orphans and you bless our hearts when you tell us how we can make room for more, and not one of you ever once have made us feel like you feel like we don't have time for you.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You get "it"</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You showed me that a life in service to Christ, and to his precious orphans specifically, is worth everything!! No matter what the cost. And you walked that out, and stood by your faith, when it was tested and it would have been so easy not to.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You facilitated and organized a chocolate fundraiser, and worked out all the details so we wouldn't have to.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You gave of your chocolate business for a day(Shakolad !!) and gave a percentage of your sales to help love them home, and helped us design a love them home chocolate!</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You offered to accompany me to China.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You take the time to give advice on packing and how to entertain two toddlers for two weeks.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You send me beach balls in the mail, cause you know no china trip is complete without it.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You did blog posts showing beautiful pictures of your gorgeous kiddos in our tees, to help us spread the word.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You did a giveaway on your "HUGE HONKIN BAJILLION PEEPS FOLLOWIN" blog for your blogaversary, and you chose to give away OUR tees to help support our family, and to spread the word, and to show your love.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You single handedly ran this fundraising mission.. you kept everything organized, rallied the troops, and held secret fundraising meetings behind my back when you thought I might be too busy.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You tell us that when you wear your God is love tee, you love telling the story behind the tee. A chance to witness God's love for us all!!!</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You offer to make little cards to raise money for Kai and Sophie Lu...and you are 6.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You are going through one of the hardest seasons of your life, and you take the time to text to find out when I will be leaving to bring our little loves home.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You offer to do anything to help out.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You are my naming buddy. And I have thousands of texts to prove it.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You offer to carpool our kiddos from the bus while I'm gone.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You fb me to make sure I know how to post from blogger while I'm gone.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You frame Kai and Sophie Lu's picture the day you find out we are adopting them, and their photos go up on the picture shelf, where you show off all your grandchildren, showing everyone, they are loved.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You attach a little note to your donation, thanking US for allowing you to play a part in helping them home.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You bring your tooth fairy money down in little bags that say, TO LOVE THE ORPHANS!</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You selflessly share your wife and best friend for two weeks, so she can be there to support her daughter in one of the greatest blessings of her life.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You make pictures for Kai and Lulu and drop them off at my house every now and then, cause you are always thinking about them... and you are 8 and 6 and 3.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You spend hours decorating your car windows with LOVE THEM HOME, mucking up your car... and you are a "neat freak"(I say that lovingly)... but you do it cause you love us.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You text to marvel with me at God's meticulous orchestration of events. :)</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You donated your time to teach calligraphy, and to share Chinese culture.. then you THANKED us, for letting you be a part of it all!</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You spend the day, the whole day, crafting, greeting, crafting some more, and trying to find creative ways to let the peeps know they have to say "love them home."</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You go all around town, honking your horn, driving your LOVE THEM HOME mobile, trying to bring people in.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You buy chocolate.. lots of it.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You pray.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*Then you pray some more.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You spend your evenings, after a full day of work and caring for three children all on your own, making beautiful God is love necklaces for our fundraiser.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You made me laugh through the wait.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You get how special everything about this is.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You offer to document our airport party with your mad photog skills.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You are my countdown to trip buddy.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You will be Jeff's countdown to airport party buddy.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You will make sure I have everything I need for the trip</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">*You will cover us in prayer all the way there and home again.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #33cccc;" style="color: #33cccc;">* You will make sure that we feel the love. And we will. We already have.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">We look forward to the day when Kai and Sophie Lu are old enough to understand how much their Heavenly Father loves them! We know it will bless them greatly when they hear how he showed <span data-mce-style="color: #ff99cc;" style="color: #ff99cc;">HIS LOVE</span> through each and every one of you, before they were even HOME! <span data-mce-style="color: #000000;" style="color: black;">HOW LOVED THEY WILL FEEL</span>!!! Oh that makes this mama's heart smile SO BIG!</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">There are NO WORDS to express how grateful we are to each and every one of you for helping us to <span data-mce-style="color: #000000;" style="color: black;">LOVE THEM HOME</span>!!! We have been <span data-mce-style="color: #ff99cc;" style="color: #ff99cc;">BLESSED</span> immensely by the outpouring of your <span data-mce-style="color: #ff99cc;" style="color: #ff99cc;">LOVE</span>! You will always be a part of THEIR story, and a part of our hearts.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">As we prepare to travel, I would love to ask for continued prayers. Prayers for safe travel (no anxiety for me), prayers for Jeff as he holds down the fort for two weeks, prayers for the kiddos that they stay safe, and they they don't get too sad while I am gone (especially the little girls and Johnathan.. though, life is always a party with Daddy around, so they will be fine), prayers for seamless transition for Kai and Sophie, prayers for Kai's heart to remain stable on the trip and have no issues on the plane, prayers for God to provide a support system to meet any needs we may have while we are there, prayers for uneventful plane rides, and prayers for divine appointments...opportunities to share the <span data-mce-style="color: #ff99cc;" style="color: #ff99cc;">LOVE of GOD</span> and to touch and bless as many hearts as possible.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #ff99cc;" style="color: #ff99cc;">THANK YOU SO MUCH</span> for everything! Each and every one of you is a blessing to us!</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">And after we settle in for a bit, we will have a Welcome Home Party at Chick-fil-A!!!</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">We can't wait for Kai and Sophie Lu to meet YOU!!</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Much Love~</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Amie, Jeff, David, Katie, Matthew, Sam, Allie, Grace, Hannah, Johnathan, Kai & Sophie Lu!</div>Amiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220930353823295326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210415025709466231.post-33672415768409186782012-02-11T18:05:00.000-08:002012-02-11T18:05:09.881-08:00TA, baby!!! February 9th, we received TA and CA! We are going to CHINA!!!!<div><br />
</div><div>In a little over 3 weeks, My mom and I will be in China to hug on our little ones!!</div><div><br />
</div><div>CANNOT. WAIT!!!!!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Hopefully we will be able to log onto blogger while we are there, to post our travel journey here. </div><div><br />
</div><div>We would love to have your follow along and pray us there and back!!!</div><div><br />
</div><div>:)</div>Amiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220930353823295326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210415025709466231.post-5432734764288530172012-02-11T17:57:00.000-08:002012-02-11T17:57:53.248-08:00Meet our little Peeps!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXJUFazaffciSsUdd1MJ__QvVyUpHbTljkwBTdfaDfkh187kWb8HhM-taJ_XPbxs7Zh-SKj9bK1dpYRbkWF14AT36R5uw_uFm46aJVgwRW_wSPxla_6BPZWlzz_NXB-MrJL1AlJcXaHjI/s1600/Kai1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXJUFazaffciSsUdd1MJ__QvVyUpHbTljkwBTdfaDfkh187kWb8HhM-taJ_XPbxs7Zh-SKj9bK1dpYRbkWF14AT36R5uw_uFm46aJVgwRW_wSPxla_6BPZWlzz_NXB-MrJL1AlJcXaHjI/s320/Kai1.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Kai turned 2 on November 16th! He waits for us in the Jiangsu province at the Xuzhou SWI. He has been diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, a congenital heart defect, and will need surgery promptly upon coming home. The nannies describe him as lovable and someone who is quick to cuddle! When he used to take a bottle, he would feed himself with one hand and hold onto the nanny's finger with his other little hand (awww). He loves to play games with his friends, especially ball, and play outside. This little cuddle bug will have plenty of little people looking to hug on him when he gets home!<br />
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Little Sophie Lu turned 2 on December 12th! She is waiting for us in the Huang Mei City SWI in Hubei province. Sophie Lu was born with bilateral clubfoot and has spent a good amount of the past year being loved on at the House of Love in Guilin. While there, <a data-mce-href="http://www.anorphanswish.org" href="http://www.anorphanswish.org/">An Orphan's Wish</a> (AOW) sponsored her clubfoot casting to help correct her feet. While she will have to wear braces for a few years to ensure the corrections stay, her sweet little feet point perfectly forward now! Her nannies at AOW describe her as a spunky little mama! Thanks to AOW, we have video of her taking her first steps (something she could not have done without the correction of the casting), and pictures of her dancing and hanging out with her peeps. Wait till the little spitfire finds out how many peeps she has waiting to love on her, that she gets to call her VERY OWN!Amiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220930353823295326noreply@blogger.com0