And we are going soon.
Like a week from today, y’all. We found out last night that our request for a Consulate appointment on the 24th of November was approved.
Which means we will be holding sweet Clementine in our arms on the 17th.
Only 12 days from today.
Eeeee! Just look at her. She looks so SO good. So healthy. So beautiful. I am just amazed.
Clearly all our prayers for her to be well loved have been answered in a crazy big way.
And she is growing, too.
Her new measurements are…
height: 30″ (25% Chinese girls growth chart)
weight: 20 lb (45% Chinese girls growth chart)
head: teeny tiny
foot: 4″
Her update also included this info on her tooth situation: “none tooth.” She has no teeth yet. Not one. Everything about that just tickles me. She is going to be such a baby baby – we are expecting her to be developmentally about 6 – 9 months so her lack of teeth will just fit right in.
Oh my gosh, y’all. God has answered so many prayers.
For her health. For her heart. For her care. For the funding. For our paperwork.
Thank you, thank you to everyone who has been praying on behalf of our sweet girl.
Celebrating great things around here this week.
The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. – Psalm 126:3
Amy says
Her eyes…
Malea says
so exciting!!!
carrie mckean says
she is BEAUTIFUL! I am so thrilled for you, and a certain other friend who will be headed to Beijing on the same day…! 🙂 Praying you all the way there!
Leslie says
She is absolutely adorable. And you’re undoubtedly smitten with her. LOVE everything about this post.
Wendy says
She is very beautiful! Congratulations on your TA!
diana says
Oh my word, she is PRECIOUS!!!!!!!! Those eyes are going to get her anything she wants ALWAYS!!!! So happy for you that God is blessing you BIG!!!!!! Love, Diana
emily says
cannot wait to see her in your arms!!!!!!
mgatwood says
She looks beautiful. So happy for you, and on my hubs birthday no less!
Gina @ Oaxacaborn says
Tears! <3
Sarah says
So excited for you and your family! She is so sweet. And yay for her having a wonderful family to celebrate Christmas with!
Sally says
Very excited for you!!!
Kelleyn says
Love seeing Gods work through your family. Congratulations !
Kathleen Denny says
Lucky family, who gets to go and who will be in charge at home this time around? Those eyes are looking right to your hearts, HAVE a GREAT adventure and please! please keep us updated. ( at 58 years old, don’t think we will be adopting again so journeys of others help soothe my kid sick heart!). Hugs!
Brenda says
Clementine is lovely!!! How old is she?
Have a wonderful trip. Look forward to enjoying your posts about it 🙂
B
Sheryl says
A toothless beauty!!! Can’t wait to follow you as you go and bring her home. Hang on, Clementine! Your mama and baba are coming!
Leanne says
WOW! Talk about a happy Thanksgiving to you!!!
She is going to bless your family SO much.
There’s no way she could be ANY cuter! Those eyes…
Mary DeGennaro says
So excited for all of you, Stefanie! Can’t wait to see her in your arms. She is adorable!
Snekcip says
That is one gorgeous baby girl!!
Jane Klingenberg says
I am in awe of the photo of sweet Clementine. In awe. You know, she really isn’t that small. When we met Kendal and had the appt. at the health clinic, she weighed 20 lbs. and she had just turned three!! So very happy and excited and thrilled … all at the same time! It has been a joy to be praying over her. Love to y’all!
Jane
Annie says
Praise God!!!!!! I am so happy and excited for you all dear Stefanie and oh my heart, is she ever cute!
Leanne says
Can’t quit looking at her!
Michelle365 says
I decided to check in and just bust into happy tears when I saw her precious face! So incredibly happy for you. We have happy news too, our LOA came for our sweet baby boy. We’re going to China soon, too! It is amazing, the power of testimony, to change hearts and minds. Thank you, from this grateful mama.
Michelle365 says
That should say burst, not bust into tears. Apparently I can’t type with happy tears in my eyes!
Cindy says
Great news!! Very happy for your sweet family. Clementine is such a cutie!!
connie j says
How we praise Him for taking such care of your treasure. Our family will be stalking yours the next 2 weeks, my friend. Love you!
sarahlauren says
Yeah!! She is beautiful! I’m kinda jealous you have this tiny little 20lb bundle to snuggle and love. May the Lord bless you all as you travel to bring her home!