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one BIG step closer to Vivi!

It’s here!!


to the


to the

baby!!!

I got “the call” yesterday, when I was shopping for none other than Miss Vivi!!
Lots of paperwork to do this weekend, but believe it or not, I can’t wait… anything to bring Vivi home ๐Ÿ™‚

P.S. Thanks to Amy Zaleski’s groovy letters for helping me celebrate the day ๐Ÿ™‚

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09.12.09 · adoption, vivi china trip 60

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  1. Sharon says

    September 12, 2009 at 3:13 AM

    Oooooooooooooh Yeah!!!! Doing the LOA Happy Dance for you!!!

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  2. DiJo says

    September 12, 2009 at 3:25 AM

    That is FANTASTIC news!!!!!

    HUGS!
    Diana

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  3. Jill says

    September 12, 2009 at 3:28 AM

    WOOT! WOOT! WOOT!!
    This is FANTASTIC NEWS!

    Oh, and I do love those letters too!

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  4. Lisa says

    September 12, 2009 at 3:28 AM

    Yeah! Yeah! And Yeah!!!!
    Praising god with you form West Texas!!!

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  5. Patricia/NYC says

    September 12, 2009 at 3:36 AM

    YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
    FABULOUS news!!!

    (those are great letters!)

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  6. Kim says

    September 12, 2009 at 3:38 AM

    HAPPY HAPPY DAY! CAN'T WAIT TO FOLLOW ALONG AGAIN!

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  7. TanyaLea says

    September 12, 2009 at 3:45 AM

    okay, I'm jealous…

    …in a VERY HAPPY FOR YOU! kind of way!!! ๐Ÿ™‚ CONGRATS!

    Doing the dance of joy! God is good!!! <><

    Hugs,
    Tanya

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  8. Ohilda says

    September 12, 2009 at 3:53 AM

    Yaaaay! Bring that sweet baby girl home!

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  9. Jean says

    September 12, 2009 at 4:07 AM

    Yippee!! Congratulations!

    Let's get your sweet baby girl home!!

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  10. Carrie says

    September 12, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    Congrats!

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  11. Lindsey's mom says

    September 12, 2009 at 4:27 AM

    Steph
    Congrats! How many days was it for you??
    You can still come with us later this year and be my photographer, right? ๐Ÿ™‚
    Kathy
    day 38 of LOA wait begins at sunrise!

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  12. Jill says

    September 12, 2009 at 4:27 AM

    GREAT NEWS!!!
    Hooray!!!!!!

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  13. Holly says

    September 12, 2009 at 4:29 AM

    That's fantastic Stefanie.
    I just came from Linny's blog and was feeling so blue.
    You know, it's a strange world we live in…filled with heartaches and questions and joy and elation and answers all at the same time.
    I love when good things come on otherwise bad days. September 11th has been redeemed many times….your news is just one more way that this is a day that also brings goodness and love ๐Ÿ™‚

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  14. Janet and Kevin says

    September 12, 2009 at 4:50 AM

    Great news! So happy for you.

    Janet, Kevin, Ted, Philip and waiting for our LOA for Eli

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  15. Chris says

    September 12, 2009 at 5:01 AM

    Wow, congratulations!!!! I am so very happy for you! Now I know mine will come….

    Blessings,
    Chris

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  16. Sally- That Girl! says

    September 12, 2009 at 5:07 AM

    Super duper congratulations to you and Vivi!!!!

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  17. Stacy says

    September 12, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    Hurray!!! What time frame does our agency say until TA? Any hopes of travel by the end of the year? So HAPPY for your family!

    Day 25 waiting for LOA for our sweet Jackson!

    Congrats again from the beaches on the East Coast!

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  18. Chris and Deb says

    September 12, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    Yeah!!! Awesome, Awesome news!!

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  19. anne and mike says

    September 12, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    AWESOME!!!! Only a little bit more and you are there!
    SO happy for everybody,
    Anne

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  20. Kim says

    September 12, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Rejoicing with you!

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  21. The Ferrill's says

    September 12, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Woo to the Hoo! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  22. Robin says

    September 12, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    What Wonderful News!!!!!!!

    Blessings,
    Robin

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  23. Natalie says

    September 12, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    How exciting! Congratulations!

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  24. Nicole says

    September 12, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    I knew it! JUST FABULOUS! NOW… lots of paperwork!!! But one step closer to Vivi!
    Love,
    -Nicole

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  25. Shanna says

    September 12, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    YAY for LOA!!!! SO exciting!!!

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  26. Kim says

    September 12, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    YAY! YAY! YAY!

    To be honest I got choked up when I saw you got LOA…I guess because I know your excitement!

    I can't wait to see Miss Vivi in the arms of her Mama!

    Kim

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  27. Courtney says

    September 12, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    Okay, BIG question here, Stefanie!!!! We are LOI March 31/09, DTC 2 weeks later, and LID May 19th. WE STILL HAVE NOT GOTTEN OUR LOA AND WE HAVE WAITED 114 days!! We are adopting a 2 yr. old cleft lip/cleft palate special needs boy, and this wait is unbearable!!! How come you all got your LOA so fast and we are still waiting??

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  28. Mom Of Many says

    September 12, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    I am thrilled for you Stefanie! What wonderful news!

    I don't know if you heard or not, but due to the length of time for our paperwork to go to immigration, you-know-who withdrew their acceptance of us for Jubilee. We pray with earnest that this will all be resolved quickly, and so who knows…maybe I will be there at the same time as you!?!

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  29. Stefanie says

    September 12, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    Aw, Courtney! I am so sorry to hear you've been waiting so long for LOA. And truly, I know how tough it can be! I've been on the ling end of a wait or two myself ๐Ÿ˜‰
    there is no rhyme or reason to how dossiers are processed, so 'figuring' it all out just ain't gonna happen, I'm afraid! I do trust in His timing above all… He has His hand on everything, right down to knowing the very minute we finally meet our children! Praying your LOA arrives very soon!!

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  30. Stefanie says

    September 12, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    Linny!! I had no idea, I am so saddened to hear this news!
    I will be praying that you will be on your way to your sweet Jubilee SOON!!
    You know I would LOVE to meet up with you in China!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  31. Cindy says

    September 12, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Loved reading those three letters!
    Praise!

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  32. shelley says

    September 12, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Yea, that is the best saturday news yet. Congrats.

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  33. Barbie says

    September 12, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!

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  34. Heather says

    September 12, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Congrats! How long did you wait for LOA? Just curious! Thanks

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  35. sara says

    September 12, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    Woop! Woop! Who's going to China this time??

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  36. DiJo says

    September 12, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    OK – It just dawned on me that all you need now is TA! Right?? Holy Cow that little gem will be home for Christmas!! Thanks for giving me something to celebrate!!!!!! Praying for AMAZING things here!

    Love,
    Di

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  37. Jennifer says

    September 12, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    Congratulations!!!
    I am so happy for your family!!
    Good thing you got that box sent off! ๐Ÿ™‚
    Jenny T.

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  38. a Tonggu Momma says

    September 12, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    Congrats, Stefanie and family!!! Fantastic news.

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  39. Anonymous says

    September 12, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    YIPPPEEE!! sharing in your excitment and dancing with you!

    ~Branda

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  40. Mom 2 six says

    September 12, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Yea !!

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  41. Andrea says

    September 12, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    That is wonderful!

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  42. Ashley says

    September 12, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    Yeah – and many happy congratulations!!

    Blessings, Ashley

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  43. Annie says

    September 13, 2009 at 1:32 AM

    WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! So happy for you Stefanie!!!!!

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  44. Amie@WildOlive says

    September 13, 2009 at 2:47 AM

    I'm sorry, I'm all excited and stuff, but I feel that I must pause for a moment to think back to a time when you Laughed OUT LOUD… a big ol' hearty laugh I might add at my LETTER announcements.was it my DTC? Is it comin' back you you? huh? huh? whose laughin' now with their fancy letters. Wait.. that didn't even make sense. lol.

    This was a week of much good news!!! You know I'm snoopy dancin' with you!!

    happy happy news!
    ๐Ÿ™‚
    A
    p.s… did you get my e-mail about why I didn't call. ugh. lemme know if you want to chat tom.

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  45. Victoria says

    September 13, 2009 at 3:25 AM

    yaaaaay! so exciting! (:

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  46. Dita says

    September 13, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    OH…I am just smiling from ear to ear!

    Congratulations, Mama….Vivi is coming home!

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  47. Wendy says

    September 13, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    Wow! Congratulations! Won't be long before Vivi is home. Yeah!

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  48. Kathy says

    September 13, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Congratulations !! Who Hoo !!!

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  49. Global Girl says

    September 13, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Wonderful!

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  50. Jonni says

    September 13, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Congrats Steffie!!! So excited for you guys! Not too much longer until Vivi will be in your arms now! Come on TA…

    Hugs,
    Jonni

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  51. Wife of the Pres. says

    September 13, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    When I saw your note at my blog, I was thinking it HAD to be LOA!!!

    OH YEEEEAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    81 days ain't bad my friend!!!

    Hope I'm right behind you!!!

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  52. Karen says

    September 13, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    Congratulations!!!! Praying for a quick TA and travel! Wow, she'll be home for the holidays, how awesome!

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  53. 3 Peanuts says

    September 14, 2009 at 2:26 AM

    Oh this is GREAT news…congratulations!!!!!

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  54. Nicole A. says

    September 14, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    Yay! So happy for you!! Great news, with more on the way soon I hope!

    All the best,
    Nicole A. in OH

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  55. Joe and Jane says

    September 14, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Yippeee!!! Huge congrats!!

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  56. Lost and Found says

    September 14, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    Congrats!!!

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  57. Journeymark Cards & Gifts says

    September 15, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    Such exciting news. Praying for you all!

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  58. KT says

    September 16, 2009 at 3:52 AM

    okay Steph
    what the heck are your secrets for doing your paperwork sooo quickly? Do you have a spreadsheet for China all planned out? Really what are you doing? I am not an organized gal and need some help.
    kthollis@comcast.net
    or, this would likely make a great post

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  59. Table for Six says

    September 16, 2009 at 5:03 AM

    congrats! she'll be home for the holidays! woohoo!!

    Reply
  60. Michelle says

    September 18, 2009 at 1:30 AM

    WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! What wonderful news!!

    Reply

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