

China… And one Prayer Request

Our Littlest Treasure’s Smile

How About A Little Jumping Up and Down?
Saturday we flew to Guangzhou, China for the final leg of our journey. This is the place where all the US Immigration paperwork and medical appointment stuff is accomplished and our new treasures are issued a VISA to enter our country. There is also a Consulate Appointment where they will be sworn in as citizens…

That Precious Moment – Forever Etched in My Heart
Adoption is such an amazing, beautiful and breathtaking thing. Obviously there are adjustments and changes in every way, but there is something so astounding at just how God moves to fit people together to create a family forever when hearts are willing. Vernon has wanted a family for many years. And yet he has had…

The Smiles

Miss Pearly Bonnie
She’s here. She’s not too fond of me. She’s not sure about Liberty, but thinks she might be cooler than mom. {Which, of course, Liberty is definitely cooler than mom!} When Pearly Bonnie came through the door they said something to her in Chinese, she took one look toward us and turned 180 degrees around…

Pearl Bonnie – It’s Leap Year!
It’s Monday – Leap Year in China!! Yesterday {Sunday} we flew across China to Pearl’s province. Vernon was very excited to fly for the first time. But before we were even in the air, he was sound asleep on my shoulder. He missed the entire terrifying turbulent flight. Actually not long into the flight I…

It’s Officially Official
Thursday morning we were on the road bright and early! I had to have some interviews – the first with the Civil Affairs Director. She asked all kinds of questions in Chinese. Questions like, ‘Do you like him?” “Do you really want to adopt him?” She asked about his education, therapies, our home. And…
