Ni Hao Y'all

when east meets south

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 🙂

P.S. Thanks to Amy Zaleski’s groovy letters for helping me celebrate the day 🙂

Comments

  7. okay, I'm jealous…

    …in a VERY HAPPY FOR YOU! kind of way!!! 🙂 CONGRATS!

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

    Hugs,
    Tanya

    Reply

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

    Reply

  13. 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 🙂

    Reply

  17. 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!

    Reply

  26. 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

    Reply

  27. 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??

    Reply

  28. 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!?!

    Reply

  29. 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 😉
    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!!

    Reply

  30. 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!! 🙂

    Reply

  36. 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

    Reply

  44. 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!
    🙂
    A
    p.s… did you get my e-mail about why I didn't call. ugh. lemme know if you want to chat tom.

    Reply

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

    Hugs,
    Jonni

    Reply

  51. 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!!!

    Reply

  58. 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

    Reply

Leave a Reply