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it’s TIME!!!

Our TA is here!!

On the phone with the agency right now…

Details coming soon!!

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12.23.09 · vivi china trip 91

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  1. Sister Kim says

    December 23, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    great! so happy for all of you! s. kim

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  2. Julie says

    December 23, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    yay!!!!!!! so excited for you!

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  3. Doreen says

    December 23, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!

    Doreen in Montreal single mom to Faith-Jiangxi & Mia-Sichuan

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  4. Tami says

    December 23, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    i *love* how GOD does that! yay!!!

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  5. Helen says

    December 23, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Woop woop!!

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  6. Kristi says

    December 23, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    What an amazing Christmas present! So happy for you!

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  7. Brandi says

    December 23, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    A TA is the PERFECT Christmas Gift!!
    Merry Christmas!

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  8. rem says

    December 23, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    HOORAY!!!!!!!!! Merry Christmas to ya'll!!!

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  9. mylilchunkymonkey says

    December 23, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    I am so incredibly happy for you guys! God is perfect in his timing!

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  10. Cindy says

    December 23, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    YIPPPEEE!!!!!

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  11. Jerry and Christy says

    December 23, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Praise God! Only 6 days after the comment from your agency " not any time soon." Answered prayers yay!

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  12. Anonymous says

    December 23, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    This is the perfect Christmas gift indeed!
    Love, Kirsty from the Netherlands

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  13. Michelle says

    December 23, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    Whooohooooo!!!!! I am so excited for you!!!!

    Merry Christmas!

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  14. Michelle says

    December 23, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! So happy to hear that, Stef! We rec'd our PA on 12/23 last year, so I was still holding out hope for you! Praise the Lord for this wonderful news!!

    Thanks for asking about my most recent post. Of course, you are welcome to use it on NHBO. I would love to be able to contribute something towards older child adoption – especially since my girls were WC. Just let me know if I need to cut anything. It's a tad (understatement of the year) on the long side. LOL

    I hope you and your family have a fabulous Christmas, Stefanie!! I am sure this is the perfect Christmas present for all of you!

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  15. Magenta says

    December 23, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    How wonderful!!!! What a great Christmas surprise!

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  16. Tara Anderson says

    December 23, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Rejoicing with you!!! Can't wait to hear the details!

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  17. Stacy says

    December 23, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    AAAAAAHHHH!!!! I feel like my water just broke!!!!! Congrats and soooo happy for you!!!

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  18. *Overflowing* says

    December 23, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    come on girl…post the details! I am so excited for you guys!! Your baby is coming home…yahoo!!!!!! Absolutely wonderful Christmas gift!

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  19. Cindy says

    December 23, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Big congrats!!!!

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  20. Emy says

    December 23, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    YEA! Congratulations!!! This is what I was hoping the last post was about! :o)

    MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!

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  21. Carrie says

    December 23, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    That's such GREAT news … and just in time to celebrate for Christmas!!! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  22. Annika says

    December 23, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    I am soooo happy for you!!!! I am so looking forward to following your journey in China! Congrats!!!Christy

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  23. Stephanie says

    December 23, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    OH yay, yay, yay!!!!!!!

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  24. Shanna says

    December 23, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Wooooo hoooo! yippee! woot woot!
    Boooo yaaaaaa!

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  25. Kim says

    December 23, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Rejoicing with you!
    Love & Blessings,
    Kim

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  26. Patricia/NYC says

    December 23, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    YAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOOOOO
    What a Christmas present!!!!
    God is soooooo GOOD!!!!!!!

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  27. Shanti says

    December 23, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    yippeeeeee!!! can't wait to hear about it!

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  28. Staci says

    December 23, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    whooooohooooo!

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  29. Mom to my China Posse says

    December 23, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Yipee!!!!!!!!!

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  30. Lori says

    December 23, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    Oh Stefanie! I was just praying THIS MORNING that you would SOMEHOW get your TA before Christmas!!!!

    Thank you, Jesus!

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  31. Football & Fried Rice says

    December 23, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    PRAISING God with you today, sister!!!!!!

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  32. Greg and Laura says

    December 23, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Got your comment on our blog – thanks and big congrats to you!! Sounds like we'll be in Guangzhou at the same time – I'll let you know when we get our CA!

    Merry Christmas and Happy Packing!

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  33. PletcherFamily says

    December 23, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Yay!!!

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  34. Lynda says

    December 23, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    Sooo Happy for your family!!!
    Lynda

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  35. Wendy says

    December 23, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    That's wonderful news! Can't wait to hear the details!

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  36. Kim says

    December 23, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    My daughter and I have been praying! Praise the Lord! Lifting up banners to the Lord for you!!! Kim

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  37. Ellie says

    December 23, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    YIPPEEEE! Merry Christmas to you!

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  38. Hannah says

    December 23, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    Praise the Lord!! Now **THAT** is what I call a Christmas present!

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  39. Kim says

    December 23, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    YAY!! Fantabulous!! What a great Christmas present!!

    Kim

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  40. Jen says

    December 23, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    Congrats!

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  41. Sugar Momma says

    December 23, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    "not anytime soon" my foot!!! I love it when people are wrong like this. He can move the mountain or the TA ๐Ÿ™‚

    Merry Christmas!!

    Congratulations ๐Ÿ™‚

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  42. Chris says

    December 23, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    Yeah!!!! I am so happy for you!!!
    I just emailed you with our news!!!

    Yeah, that's right…

    Our TA has arrived today as well!!!

    Here's hoping that we will be in China together!!!

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  43. Karin says

    December 23, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    OH MY GOODNESS!!! How exciting!!! ๐Ÿ™‚ The exact same thing happened to us last year. Our TA came the day after everyone else's–and after I had come to grips with waiting another month. ๐Ÿ™‚

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  44. Julie says

    December 23, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    The best Christmas present you could get! She's almost here….

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  45. Amy says

    December 23, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    The best Christmas gift ever!!!

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  46. Holly says

    December 23, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    ๐Ÿ™‚ That's a girl! Blog while you're ON THE PHONE finding out it's time to start packing ๐Ÿ™‚
    Multi-taskers rule ๐Ÿ™‚
    What a merry Christmas gift!
    Thank you Lord…You knew the desire of her heart.
    love,
    Holly

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  47. Our Family says

    December 23, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    Oh – I am SO excited!!!!!!!!!!!!! I told you not to listen to "not anytime soon"!!!!!!!
    CONGRATS!!! and MERRY, MERRY Christmas!! Maybe we'll be in GZ together!!!!!!

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  48. Maree says

    December 24, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    whooooooo hoooooooooo go get your sweet baby girl

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  49. Anonymous says

    December 24, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    I'm a long time follower, but have never commented. I just had to say our God is Awesome and right on time. What a wonderful Christmas present. So happy for you all!
    In Christ,
    Sharon in Georgia

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  50. Donna says

    December 24, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    Woo HOO!!!! What an amazing Christmas present!!! Here's praying you are holding your sweet Vivi very soon!!!!

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  51. Andrea says

    December 24, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    We are all so excited for you Stef!!!We can't wait to meet little Miss Vivi!

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  52. Anonymous says

    December 24, 2009 at 12:59 AM

    What a great Christmas present! God is good.

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  53. M3 says

    December 24, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    Whahooooooo!!!

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  54. Heather says

    December 24, 2009 at 1:09 AM

    Yahoo! Can't wait to hear the details! What a Christmas blessing!

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  55. Ladyblog says

    December 24, 2009 at 1:10 AM

    Yay! So happy for you!

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  56. Cynthia says

    December 24, 2009 at 1:19 AM

    AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! So excited for you!! Jesus had a very special gift for you guys this year!!!

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  57. Jessica Lui says

    December 24, 2009 at 1:31 AM

    Wow! Merry Christmas to you and your family! What a great gift!

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  58. The Ferrill's says

    December 24, 2009 at 1:35 AM

    Have been checking in hoping to see this news!!!!!!! Thank you Jesus!
    Ahhhhh….now let the fun begin!
    MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!! Lil' Vivi is coming home!

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  59. Jenna says

    December 24, 2009 at 1:43 AM

    Praise the Lord!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS to YOU!!!! ๐Ÿ™‚ So thrilled for you!!

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  60. Terri says

    December 24, 2009 at 1:49 AM

    I'm so excited for you!!! I cant wait to hear more!

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  61. Virginia and Doug says

    December 24, 2009 at 1:50 AM

    Yay, that's great news!! What a wonderful Christmas gift!!

    Gin =)

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  62. Virginia and Doug says

    December 24, 2009 at 1:51 AM

    Yay, that's great news!! What a wonderful Christmas gift!!

    Gin =)

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  63. Karen says

    December 24, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    Praise God!!!!! How awesome. Can you travel this year?

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  64. Sarah says

    December 24, 2009 at 2:17 AM

    Now that's what I call a good Christmas present. Congratulations to the whole family!

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  65. sweet momma luv u says

    December 24, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    What a wonderful Christmas present to have !!! God is so good!!

    Have very Merry Chrsitmas!!
    Praying ours will be here next week.

    Jody <><

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  66. Denise says

    December 24, 2009 at 3:02 AM

    Doing the happy TA dance for you in Va!! Merry Christmas~

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  67. Naenay1012 says

    December 24, 2009 at 3:55 AM

    What a wonderful Christmas gift!

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  68. Annie says

    December 24, 2009 at 3:59 AM

    YAY!!!!!!! Soooooo happy for you Stefanie!!!!! Can't wait to hear the details!!

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  69. Jenny says

    December 24, 2009 at 4:06 AM

    WOOHOO!!!!! I can't see what time you posted this! I'll be on first thing in the morning to hear the details….they'd better be here. LOL
    MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!

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  70. Amanda says

    December 24, 2009 at 4:15 AM

    That's such GREAT news!! What a wonderful gift. Just in time to celebrate for Christmas!!! We'll be following you on your journey to China.

    Blessings!
    Amanda

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  71. Barbie says

    December 24, 2009 at 4:48 AM

    Wow! The perfect Christmas present!! Congrat!

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  72. TanyaLea says

    December 24, 2009 at 4:52 AM

    YIPEEE JESUS!!! Yeah!…your TA is here (on my wedding anniversary nonetheless!) and I cannot think of a more PERFECT Christmas gift! That is SO like our God! He loves details and surprizes, too!!

    Wasn't it just one short year ago that you were in China with your sister, bringing home Cole!?! And now 1 year later you will be back there bringing home your precious
    Vivi!! ๐Ÿ˜‰ PTL!!! Can't wait to follow along on your journey! <><

    Blessings to your family for a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! <><

    love,
    Tanya

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  73. Donna says

    December 24, 2009 at 5:08 AM

    I'm thrilled for you!!!!!!! Merry Christmas!!

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  74. Mei Mei s and Mayhem says

    December 24, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    So happy for your family!!! Cant wait to follow another journey to a beautiful child and her forever family!!

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  75. lighthousegal says

    December 24, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    What an awesome Christmas Blessing! I am so happy for your entire family.

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  76. DiJo says

    December 24, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    You know I am excited for you!!!! Praise the Lord for answered prayers!!!

    Merry Merry Christmas Stef! What an indescribable gift!

    Hugs,
    Diana

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  77. Natalie says

    December 24, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Congratulations! What a wonderful Christmas gift!

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  78. Desiree' says

    December 24, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Congratulations!!! So glad you got your Christmas miracle!!

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  79. Love Letters To China says

    December 24, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Congratulations!!! Couldn't have asked for a better Christmas present. Look forward to following your journey.

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  80. Anonymous says

    December 24, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Perfect timing! Praise God and Merry Christmas! ๐Ÿ˜‰ Leigh

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  81. Mommy says

    December 24, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    !!!!!!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!! What a Christmas it is!

    HUGS,
    Misty

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  82. Beach Mama says

    December 24, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    W-A-H-O-O!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  83. Robin says

    December 24, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    What a WONDERFUL Christmas present!!

    Blessings,
    Robin

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  84. Mandi says

    December 24, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    I am SO happy for you. At least someone received a phone call from our agency yesterday. I was so hoping and praying for our LOA yesterday.
    Anyway, I can't wait to see sweet Vivi in your arms.

    Merry Christmas
    Mandi

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  85. Tracey says

    December 24, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    That is awesome! What a wonderful Christmas gift!!!

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  86. Kim says

    December 24, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Wow! Look at you multi-task! Posting while on the phone with your agency? Amazing! What a wonderful Christmas gift! Merry, Merry Christmas!!!

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  87. megadog says

    December 24, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    C'mon, we're all waiting-when, when when????
    Congratulations! We watch your timeline carefully and try to guess ours of of yours!

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  88. *Kc* says

    December 24, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    Amazing Christmas gift! Congrats!!

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  89. Joe and Jane says

    December 26, 2009 at 1:54 AM

    Congrats!!!! What a merry Christmas for you all!!

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  90. Mandee says

    December 26, 2009 at 3:41 AM

    Merry Christmas to you! I think that would be the most amazing Christmas present! Congrats!

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  91. Heather says

    December 28, 2009 at 4:38 AM

    Oh Praise God!! Can.not.wait!!!!

    Praying all runs smooth as hmmm,silk?? ๐Ÿ™‚

    We will be praying for you!

    Love and lots and lots of congratulations!
    Heather

    Reply

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