Lily Jane
The Big Picture……
Isiah 55:8 8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord." I'm not sure I will ever be able to comprehend all God has done to bring Janie to our family. Read More >>
Our Itinerary…….
Hank and I are on a forced relaxation trip to Arizona right now.....well he is not relaxing right now, speaking at the conference, but is free from 12 on today. We are visiting the Tanque Verde Ranch with alot of free time, I have to admit it is just what we needed before our big trip to China. I Read More >>
Confirmation…..
Yes! We received confirmation today for our consulate appointment on March 21st, which means we leave next Thursday the 8th. So crazy! And of course Hank and I are leaving Friday for a conference he is speaking at in Tuscon! Haha, will get back Monday evening and get back on a plane at 6am on Read More >>
It’s Here……….
I got the email at 2:30 today and have been overjoyed ever since. The kids squealed when I picked them up form school and said "we're going to China!" :)So much fun to finally say it!! We will find out Monday if we leave on March 8th or the 15th.........I know.... I better get it together!! Hank and Read More >>
Qing Qing!!!!
Yesterday we received some new info on our Janie:) 1. Li Qing Zhong's nickname is Qing Qing. Qing: Deep blue color (“ching”) We always say Qing Qing Xiao Cao. It means green grass. 2. Ms.Meng has received the package from adopted family of Li Qing Read More >>
Consumed…….
Yep, I'm totally consumed by this wait for Travel Approval. The thought of travel and finally meeting Janie is always on my mind. My thoughts are all over the place, all.the.time. I cannot think straight! We are on day 9 of the wait....maybe this week, next week or the next...sigh. But I DO see the Read More >>
My Sweet Janie…….
We are coming soon!!!!! This last one just gets to me! Those deep soulful eyes speak volumes. I can't even express how ready I am to kiss her little cheeks and tell her how much we love her! We're coming soon sweet baby! "Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be Read More >>
CABLED!!
Two more steps to go, no three......next we will wait for the Article 5 pick up from the US Embassy in Guangzhou, then TA (travel approval) to be issued by CCCWA and lastly our consulate appointment which will take place the last week we are in China:)It's finally happening!!! Read More >>
Janie Pics!!!!
I am so spoiled to get new pics of our girl every month....I am so thankful for them since this wait has been long and hard. I am loving her very girly glammed up coat and hope she is wearing it when she is brought to us. I also love that her foster mother is starting to try to put her hair up:) Read More >>
