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Here it is…

Click on the button and see for yourself… and then come back and grab the site button to help spread the word about this new resource for prospective SN families and those in the process of adopting through the SN program ๐Ÿ™‚
I have somehow managed to get the incredibly talented trio of Rebecca, Amie and Tonggu Momma to agree to contribute their talents to this venture! Between the three of them, you know it’s going to be good… I’m just along for the ride. And a big ol’ thanks to Rebecca for her incredible talent, she did such a beautiful job on the site!
If you have left a comment or an email about your agency, your child’s SN or your favorite resources, but they are not listed yet, don’t worry! We are still adding content all the time. And if you would like to see something added, your family story, a link to your blog or a resource that you think would be helpful to other potential SN families, please let us know! The more families represented by this site, the more resourceful and helpful it will be.

nohandsbutours@gmail.com

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11.18.08 · no hands but ours 44

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  1. Jen says

    November 18, 2008 at 2:31 AM

    What a great site Steph. You and Rebecca outdid yourself.

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  2. Virginia and Doug says

    November 18, 2008 at 2:39 AM

    That is awesome!

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  3. Dita says

    November 18, 2008 at 2:53 AM

    I am absolutely speechless. I am going to comb through that site. You women should be so proud of yourselves for such an incredible idea that you have brought to life…that offers hope and knowledge to so many.

    You are all just so amazing and inspiring!

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  4. Mandi says

    November 18, 2008 at 2:57 AM

    Stefanie,

    I knew it was going to be good, but WOW! You have totally outdone yourself. I just spent quite a bit of time touring the site and I have to admit that I am sitting here with tears in my eyes because I know that what you are doing is going to help bring so many children home to their families.
    I cannot wait to see all the good you do with everything.

    Mandi

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  5. Heethuis Party of Four says

    November 18, 2008 at 2:59 AM

    Beautiful. Simply beautiful. I follow your blog often and am inspired by how God is using your life to make a difference in the lives of so many orphans. It is because of your little Jude that my husband and I have now decided to adopt. Thank you for sharing your stories and opening my heart.

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  6. living4him5 says

    November 18, 2008 at 3:09 AM

    What a beautiful site! LOVE IT! Great work ladies!!!

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  7. Anna 'B'anana says

    November 18, 2008 at 3:17 AM

    Just one word…..

    BRAVO!!! Way to go ladies! I have such a happy heart to see this. I have some stuff to add to the CHD section that is not there….who should I send it to????

    You rock!

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  8. Patricia/NYC says

    November 18, 2008 at 3:23 AM

    WOW!!!! You most certainly have outdone yourself!! WONDERFUL!! I cried reading the first story…oh. my. goodnes!!!

    And, I have alerted the media on HipHipHubei! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    BEAUTIFULLY DONE!!

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  9. Tammy says

    November 18, 2008 at 3:23 AM

    What an awesome resource! Congratulations on a job very well done!

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  10. Colleen says

    November 18, 2008 at 3:30 AM

    Wow wow wow!!! I am so impressed and if there is anything I can ever do to help you…you know where to find me. I would love to advertise for your site on my blog…let me know if that is ok : )
    You rock!!!! I am very proud of you : )

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  11. Lisa says

    November 18, 2008 at 3:31 AM

    Brava, friend!

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  12. -Sheri says

    November 18, 2008 at 3:41 AM

    Congrats to all the Moms involved. And even more Congratulations to all the children that will be brought home because of it!!!
    I love the Waiting Child section. I have really been grieving over the fact that agencies can’t list children on their sites, now that the new system is in place. We found our little guy on a waiting child list that had been there for several months. I can’t imagine if I had never seen his picture or learned about him. Some people like us didn’t think we would adopt again until we knew about a specific child. I hope this part of your site is constantly updated so that it can bring lots of kiddos home.

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  13. Lynsay says

    November 18, 2008 at 4:45 AM

    Stephanie, I love it! How this is something that has been on my heart (how come this has been on my heart and China on yours and we are in opposite places??) Keep it up and let me know if there is anything we can do to help! I’m always here if anyone has any questions!

    Lynsay

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  14. Wendy says

    November 18, 2008 at 5:04 AM

    Stephanie,

    It’s beautiful. What a wonderful resource. Great job.

    It came on a day when I was beginning to get very discouraged, so I want to thank you for your perfect timing (as usual)!

    Wendy

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  15. *Overflowing* says

    November 18, 2008 at 7:07 AM

    Oh, it’s WONDERFUL!!! I can’t wait to read through everyone’s stories. Thank you so much for including Cana’s story!

    What an awesome resource this is going to be!! Can’t wait to see how God is going to use this! Hugs, stacy

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  16. Keisha says

    November 18, 2008 at 12:06 PM

    Wow! What an Awesome Tool for Adoptive Parents! I can remember when God called us to SN adoption. I went EVERY WHERE on the internet looking and praying about ALL the SNeeds that were out there. This site,.. coupled with the “real life” family success stories would have been on my favorite list!!!
    Good job to all who had a hand in it. There is also another website that I’m an advocate with.. it’s called “No Place Like Home”. It too is an AWESOME tool for anybody wanting and waiting to adopt. I think the MORE people know about SN adoptions the better!!

    http://internationaladoptionfamilies.blogspot.com/

    Blessings to you,
    Keisha

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  17. Joan says

    November 18, 2008 at 12:23 PM

    Better late than never from me.

    My daughter Ella has a repaired cleft lip. I adopted her from the SN program in May of 2007 when she was 2 1/2. My agency was Children’s Home Society and Family Services. Ella is from Wuhan. She has had P Flap surgery here as well as tubes and just had her first Dentist appt yesterday.

    http://itty-izzy.blogspot.com

    joan.

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  18. Jodi says

    November 18, 2008 at 1:07 PM

    How wonderful! This is wonderful!
    I will add it to my blog and I’m sure I will refer to this website often!!

    Thank you!
    Jodi Sue ๐Ÿ™‚

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  19. Denise says

    November 18, 2008 at 1:32 PM

    Crying here, what a beautiful site…I have already added the site button to my blog.

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  20. bbmomof2boys says

    November 18, 2008 at 2:02 PM

    You are incredible chick!! You have wonderful kids and still find the time to help spread the word about SN and more importantly about God!!

    I’d love to add our story about Little T and how we came about to adopt her. God had his hand on this adoption since 2005!!

    Hugs,
    Carla

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  21. Amy says

    November 18, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    Stephanie,
    AWESOME!!! really, I have been through the SN process once, and I have been doing my research and putting together a new list of SN’s that we feel comfortable with for our next adoption… I have to say after looking at your new site for 5 minutes, I have already been open to a SN I had never considered!! Thank you so much. This is so needed! You ladies ROCK! I can’t wait to spend a few hours reading all the stories and checking out all the links!! Great work!
    Amy
    http://www.4ourkiddos.blogspot.com

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  22. Kim says

    November 18, 2008 at 3:16 PM

    BEAUTIFUL! Added site button immediately to blog!

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  23. Anonymous says

    November 18, 2008 at 3:16 PM

    I have enjoyed reading your posts and watching through the computer how God has worked in your family and children. I have been to your site and love it. We are a family that has a LID of 7-11-08 and are only interested in a waiting child. I found your site to be very helpful and encouraging. Thank you for having such a passion for these children.
    Tamra G.

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  24. Barbie says

    November 18, 2008 at 4:06 PM

    Thank you ladies for working so hard and for this beautiful site! I love the saying… turn fear into knowledge. My hope is that your site will turn some fears into bringing home a special needs child! Yeah for you!!

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  25. Cindy says

    November 18, 2008 at 4:09 PM

    Thanks Stefanie! What a wonderful resourse. Added your link to my blog, even though I’m private I hope it helps! Beautiful!

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  26. Shawnstribe says

    November 18, 2008 at 4:45 PM

    Beautiful, thankyou
    xxx
    s

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  27. Rebecca says

    November 18, 2008 at 5:26 PM

    It is beautiful! What a wonderful resource. It is very inspiring!!

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  28. One Happy Momma says

    November 18, 2008 at 5:35 PM

    Stephanie –

    What a FANTASTIC site this is!

    You and Rebecca should be proud!

    Thank you for adding Camie’s story.

    Blessings –

    Cathy
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/christianadoptcleftfamilies/?yguid=326322535

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  29. Susan says

    November 18, 2008 at 8:22 PM

    I won’t forget the day when I read that YOU Steph. were switching from NSN to SN for your first China adoption. I followed your journey closely during the time we continued to wait for our referral (NSN).. I remember thinking how brave you were to venture into the “unknown”..

    Seeing so many many families return from China with these amazing “special” children I can say without hesitation that if we were to return to China, it would be for a SN child. Your site is beautifully done, easy to navigate, and full of helpful information. I know you are continuing to add to it but a BIG THANK YOU to all of the Moms that got this off the ground.

    What a labor of LOVE!
    One more button will be out there in a moment! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  30. Julia says

    November 18, 2008 at 8:59 PM

    What an INCREDIBLE site Stefanie, I love that you and others have put this together. If it even helps one more child find their family then all the efforts were worth it, but I have a feeling it will be helping many many more than just one.

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  31. Ashley says

    November 18, 2008 at 11:06 PM

    Stafanie! What a wonderful site – absolutely amazing! Congratulations to you and everyone involved!

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  32. Andrea says

    November 18, 2008 at 11:28 PM

    I LOVE IT
    Wonderfully done and the colors are soothing and inviting.
    Ain’t you chicks just a little bit of somethin’?! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Andrea

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  33. Nicole says

    November 19, 2008 at 12:39 AM

    FABULOUS!!!

    ๐Ÿ™‚
    -Nicole

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  34. Linette says

    November 19, 2008 at 12:48 AM

    This is so exciting! Can’t wait to see more. Since we are waiting for a SN referral, I’m sure I will get a lot of information and resources on this site. Thank you just doesn’t seem like enough. You gals are so amazing. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  35. Tish says

    November 19, 2008 at 2:25 AM

    GET.OUT.OF.TOWN!!!! that is awesome!!! i can’t wait to read through all of it…of course i started with the family stories!

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  36. Paul and Chelsea Gour says

    November 19, 2008 at 2:28 AM

    It’s wonderful!!! I did a post about about it on my blog. Thank you for that!

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  37. The Harlow's says

    November 19, 2008 at 3:00 PM

    This is an amazing site!! Thank you all so much for your efforts.

    Diane

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  38. 3 Peanuts says

    November 19, 2008 at 5:34 PM

    Okay let me try again without typos!
    Stefanie,
    I am so amazed. The site is perfect and it makes me want to talk to my hubby about SN adoption. This is such a perfect use of your time and talent to do the Lord’s work. I am speechless, really. You are so inspiring. When I get back from my blog break…I will add the button.

    Kim

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  39. kris says

    November 19, 2008 at 5:49 PM

    you are my inspiration….

    you are my inspiration stef.

    blown away. i so want to be doing this kind of stuff but feel absolutely INEPT.

    you are my inspiration.

    i can’t wait to share E’s story.

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  40. kris says

    November 19, 2008 at 5:54 PM

    added it to my site, but how do i get the text underneath so people can grab it from mine to spread the word?? (again, inept!)

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  41. Jessica says

    November 19, 2008 at 7:56 PM

    Love it!!! and added the button to get the word out!

    Awesome resource!

    Best!

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  42. Melinda says

    November 19, 2008 at 9:32 PM

    What a wonderful site! Congratulations to all who helped in developing this site! What an amazing gift to the adoption community! I love reading the stories! Thanks so much!

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  43. Anonymous says

    November 21, 2008 at 2:06 AM

    What a great job you did! I am so proud to be a small part of this!

    Samantha (mom to Nicholas)

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  44. Kateri says

    November 24, 2008 at 4:53 PM

    It’s fantastic, Stefanie!
    I added the button to my blog.
    If you decide to post a list of SN family blogs, I’d be willing to include mine.
    Thanks so much for all the hard work! It’s an amazing resource!!
    Kateri
    http://www.thefiveofus.typepad.com

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