Thursday, November 13, 2008

CHINA HERE WE COME!!! LLLLOOOOOAAAA!!!!

We are overwhelmed to announce that after 125 days of waiting....CHINA SAID YES!!!!!!!!!!!
Here she is.....is she precious or what!!!???????
We got the call at 12:20 this afternoon...i'll write more later, gotta make calls!!!!!!!
WE ARE GOING TO CHINA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!















29 comments:

Carla said...

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

Congratulations! I'm crying happy tears for you!

Cheri said...

Emily!! Congratulations, I am so happy for you all! Your daughter is so beautiful! :)

Amy said...

Congratulations Emily!!
I'm so thrilled for you . . . let's hope for a quick TA!!
God is good!!!

kate said...

Oh yea! I have been waiting to see this blog! Congratulations. I am sure will say more later, but when do you find out when you travel? Do they tell you that later? We are so excited for you! Woohoo! That sweet girl will be in your arms soon!So excited for you guys!

Kristi said...

You had such an agonizing wait ~ I'm praising God for you that your LOA finally arrived! She's beautiful!!!

Kristi (AWAA friend)

Marie Keefe said...

I'm so happy for you guys!!
I just got done texting Hayley and Frani so they will know!!

Ashley said...

AHHHHHHH!!!! I AM SHOUTING RIGHT NOW!!!! I am soooo glad that yall finally got the call!!!! I am crying tears of joy with you and for you! We love you ALL so much and are so glad that we get to be a part of Ashley's life!

Jen Talley said...

Yay!!! Congratulaions!!!

Basham said...

Emily! So happy for you and your family!!!

Denise said...

HOORAY!!!! When they said soon, they must have known it was on it's way. What a wonderful Christmas present~

Alli said...

Whoo Hooo!! Finally!!!! Praise the Lord!

tammi said...

Beyond thrilled for you....I can't even image the fullness of your heart today. :)
She's so beautiful and I can't wait to see pictures from when you have her in your arms for the first time.

CONGRATULATIONS.

:)

4 J's said...

I am crying tears of complete joy for you guys! Congratulations! I can't wait to meet her...she is beautiful!

Us said...

Hi - Found your story through Ashley. I'm sooo very happy for your family. She is absolutely beautiful!!!! God is good!!!

Laurie said...

Could NOT be more excited! Could NOT! :) YAHOO!!! China here we ALL come! :)

Shell in your Pocket said...

Wonderful! I am new to your blog came over from 3-ring circus. I am confused about your friends who need prayer..are they in China and not getting their child?
-sandy toes

Mom Nammy said...

YYYYYIIIIIIEEEEEE! YOU'RE COMIN HOME MY SWEET BABY ASHLEY!!!! You are worth the wait!!!!!! Praying for your smooth transition ...can't wait to hold you and love you...
I LOVE YOU SWEET GIRL!
Your "Nammy"

Kristy said...

Ooooooh, she is a DOLL!!!!!
Wonderful news.
Rejoicing with you ~

The Vinyards said...

She is beautiful! Congratulations. Hoping for a speedy TA.
The Vinyards
AWAA family(almost done paperchg)

Emily said...

I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! HE IS GOOD!

Naomi said...

Oh you have no idea how much we are praising God here in China!! When I checked the groups site, I saw your comment there and jumped up dancing around the room rejoicing with you!!!!! Jeff and I may be grieving our loss this week but let me tell you, there is nothing more beautiful, more wonderful than praising Him for His goodness in the lives of others!!!!!

Emily and Jay........ YOU ARE COMING HERE TO CHINA TO MEET YOUR PRECIOUS AND BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER WHOM YOU HAVE WAITED FOR, FOR SO LONG!!!

Rejoicing,
Naomi

Mauree said...

YEAH!!! We are so excited for you guys!

Shana said...

YIPPPEEEEE! so excited for ya'll! (we finally have a fingerprint appointment!)

Sharon said...

Emily,

Congratulations!!! We are with AWAA and received our LOA today too! Maybe we will travel in the same group to go get our girls. Our daughter is in Guangxi and is 14 months 3 weeks. I wish you all the best during this wonderful time.

Mom Nammy said...

My Sweet Emily and Jay,
As I sit this morning at 4:25 AM I could not sleep for thinking about what is to happen. Your turn has finally arrived to go to China. As I write, I cry...tears of overwhelmeing joy for our family. You are the best mommy and daddy that Ashley could have gotten because God has, and will always be, your cornerstone. Thank you for enduring ALL the paper work, the WAIT for the referral, the WAIT,WAIT, and more WAIT for the LOA to arrive. God has grown all of us because of this adoption. My arms ache to hold her, just as they did when you were pregnant with Avery, Ally, and Annalyse. One day Ashley will know Jesus...what an eternal gift you will afford her. I love you both more than I can say...I am soooo blessed to have been chosen to be YOUR mom...you make my heart smile.
To God be the glory...
Mom

Dawn said...

She is just beautiful!!!
Maybe we will be traveling together???
Congratulations and rejoicing with you on our RAs!!!!
Faithfully in Him,
Dawn AWAA
Waiting for Leah

Cheryl said...

WOW!!! Praising God and celebrating with you!!! What sweet words to read!!! Your daughter is absolutely beautiful!!! It won't be long until you are holding her in your arms. You are one very big step closer.
Blessings,
Cheryl

Jill said...

I'm sitting here bawling my eyes out while praising the Lord at the same time!!

Your daughter is beautiful...Congratulations!!

God is so good.

Denna said...

She is precious and beautiful.