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a recap

Last night:

9:00PM – sitting on the couch, refreshing email just in case China released the new shared list early. Yeah, riiight. But you never know.

9:30PM – eyes beginning to burn, starting to yawn. Definitely feeling the effects of not sleeping the night before.

10:00PM – in bed, iPhone tucked under my pillow. Suddenly feeling wide awake. Praying with Chris about the possibility of being blessed with a new daughter, and seeing her face for the first time.

10:15PM – the sound of the phone breaks the silence. Oh yes it did.

WAAAHOOOOOOOOO!

I’ll share more as soon as I can…

Thank y’all so much for your prayers… they were answered!!

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  1. Wendy says

    September 20, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Wow…amazing! Congratulations!!! Can't wait to hear more.

    Reply
  2. Elyssium Earth says

    September 20, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Yay, yay, yay, yay, yay. Ripples of joy have reached over to Australia. Lots of Love, Oh Happy day! x

    Reply
  3. Jennifer says

    September 20, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    I got goose bumps head to toe reading this! I cannot wait to learn more about this little angel!

    Reply
  4. DiJo says

    September 20, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    AMAZING STEF!!!!! Congratulations Stef and Chris!!! How awesome is that right before the Chinese Holiday!! God is so faithful!!!

    "The one who calls you IS faithful, and He WILL do it!"
    1Thessalonians 5:27

    Can't wait to travel this journey through your eyes again! ~Diana

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  5. bbmomof2boys says

    September 20, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    oh sweetie!! I can't wait to see her beautiful face! I'm so so excited for you and Chris.

    Hugs,
    Carla

    Reply
  6. The Gang's Momma! says

    September 20, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    Oh, now that's just mean. Leaving me hanging, before I'm all coffee'd up and all. Ugh.

    And now, I'll have to be stalking you all morning, waiting for that update "later." Good thing I HAVE to finish shopping for BBE, or I'd be tempted to sit and wear out the refresh button all day πŸ™‚

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  7. Katherine says

    September 20, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    oh my goodness…so incredibly thrilled for you guys right now! can't wait to hear more, and crossing my fingers that we can actually cross paths this trip!

    Reply
  8. Karrie says

    September 20, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    YES!!!
    Congrats!!
    I'll be stalking your blog today for an update.
    So happy for you guys!!

    Reply
  9. bytheriver says

    September 20, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    Glad for that update – on pins and needles!

    Reply
  10. Serving the King says

    September 20, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    OH my goodness I CANNOT WAIT TO HEAR!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  11. Rebecca says

    September 20, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    Wonderful news! Congratulations!
    Can't wait to hear more….

    Reply
  12. Learning Together at Home says

    September 20, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Congratulations! Can't wait for the update!

    Reply
  13. Dardi says

    September 20, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    Awesome!! Looking forward to the beautiful details. :o)

    Reply
  14. mom2-4boys says

    September 20, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    So happy for you!!! Looking forward to the details!!!

    Love the name choices!!!

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  15. deltawhiskey956 says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    YAY!!! I'm so happy for you guys! We got our call last night too!! Sooooo excited! Yay for US!! God IS good!

    Reply
  16. Melinda says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    AMAZING news! Can't wait to hear all the details!

    Reply
  17. Mandi says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    God is so good! I cannot wait to hear all the news. I am taking Mylee back to Riley today for a check from her latest surgery but will be checking my Iphone for updates. Ohhhhh, I can't wait.

    Hugs,
    Mandi

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  18. Joy says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    Yeah!! I will be here…refresh, refresh, refresh!! Congrats!!!

    Reply
  19. Mommy says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    EXCITING NEWS! Can't wait to hear all about her!

    Reply
  20. Jenny says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    Whoops, it posted me as deltawhiskey956…just wanted you to know that is me since we were emailing about this recently. πŸ™‚
    Still excited! YAY!!

    Reply
  21. Chrissie says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Can't wait to hear (and see) more … many congrats!

    Reply
  22. Tami says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Ok, I've been on the edge of my seat as you've been posting about this. SO, SO excited for you all!! Can't wait to hear and SEE more;-). God is GOOD…all the time:-).

    Tami

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  23. 3 Peanuts says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    Absolutely, wonderfully amazing! I cannot wait to hear all the details as you can share them:)

    Reply
  24. Rach@In His Hands says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    Oh my goodness! I have chills. So excited for your sweet family!

    Reply
  25. Adrian Roberta says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    Your the kind who pauses the movie right at the climax aren't you!!! ARG, must check back later and there beter be an update (-:

    ~Roberta

    Reply
  26. gabsgab says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    We're all holding our breath to see who your precious little girl is!

    –Trowers

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  27. Denise says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    Hooray!!

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  28. Mom to my China Posse says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    Hey friend, don't leave us hanging, I can't be chained to my computer all day. lol…….. Congratulations! Can't wait to hear.

    Reply
  29. Eileen says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    Hip HIp Hooray! I can't wait to hear!

    Reply
  30. Emily says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! woohooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love it!!!!!!!!!! congrats girl!!!!!!!

    Reply
  31. connie says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Been prayin', sister! Now spill it already!!!!!!

    Reply
  32. Wife of the Pres. says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    OK, we need details! LOL!

    I know you are just beside yourself with excitement. Get that laminator working girl; it sounds like you have a pic to carry around for the next few months!!!

    CONGRATS!!!

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  33. Laine says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Aw Stefanie I am thrilled for your family! Prayed for your little one this morning!
    Congratulations and thank you Jesus!
    Hugs,
    Laine

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  34. Football and Fried Rice says

    September 20, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    Okay. I am sure you are on the computer this morning. Cause you are staring at the newest member of your family. Alot.

    Now, I'm no dummy & no you can't share much. But…you CAN tell us which one the previous commenters was the closest πŸ™‚

    Praising God with you this morning!!

    Love & Hugs from Iowa,
    Sara

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  35. The Milfords says

    September 20, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    NO STINKING WAY!!!! That is awesome!!! I can't wait to hear more! YAHOOO!!!

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  36. Virginia says

    September 20, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    Yay!! Congratulations! Can't wait to hear more.

    Gin =)

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  37. Lisa says

    September 20, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS…..AMAZING!!!! πŸ™‚

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  38. Mary Beth says

    September 20, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    That is just awesome!!! I am so excited for all of you! Congratulations!!!

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  39. Jen says

    September 20, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    MORE info… I feel like we are all going through this together!!! I am on pins and needles!

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  40. Rita and John says

    September 20, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    Congratulations!!!! Can't wait to hear more! πŸ™‚

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  41. Jenny says

    September 20, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    So So So excited!! God is good indeed!!

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  42. Team Gilbert says

    September 20, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    OMGoodness…..I knew it..I knew it would happen last night. Isn't that just the way it works out!!!!!! My heart is going a million miles an hour. How exciting!!!!!!!! We all can't wait to hear the great news. This is such awesome news! I pray that this little one is tugging at your heart and has eyes that say bring me home Momma!

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  43. Barbie Huff says

    September 20, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    So excited for your family! Can't wait to hear ALL about the newest addition!!

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  44. Kim says

    September 20, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    SO. SO. HAPPY. FOR YOU! Can't wait to see her sweet face! Undoubtedly, and amazingly, I know she'll be a perfect addition to your family! What a great way to begin the week πŸ™‚

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  45. Amy says

    September 20, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    EXCITING!!! and inspiring.

    GOd is Good

    Amy

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  46. prechrswife says

    September 20, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    So exciting! God is good!

    Reply
  47. Karin says

    September 20, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    OMGOODNESS!!!!! So exciting!!! πŸ™‚ Can't wait to hear the details! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  48. Eileen says

    September 20, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    How many times are you going to make me refresh this page? I'm so excited to hear!

    Reply
  49. Wanda says

    September 20, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    Oh boy….refresh!!!!refresh!!!………

    Reply
  50. Carey and Norman says

    September 20, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    Congratulations! Cannot wait to hear more about this new bundle of joy and I'm anxious to hear that name you choose too! Great choices on the side bar for a name. They are all precious!

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  51. Cindy says

    September 20, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    I love answered prayers…can't wait to here all about it!!!! Blessings, Cindy

    Reply
  52. Mom Of Many says

    September 20, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    So thrilled for all of you – can't wait to hear more.

    Reply
  53. Leigh says

    September 20, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    Can't wait to hear. Wonderful news!

    Reply
  54. Shanny says

    September 20, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    Yipee!! So excited for your growing family. Can't wait to her all about your precious little one.

    Reply
  55. Melanie says

    September 20, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    YAAAAAY!! Can't wait to hear more!!! I hope you don't leave us hanging for too long!

    Reply
  56. Terri says

    September 20, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    YAY!!!!!! Cant wait to hear more!!!!!!!

    Reply
  57. Annie says

    September 20, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    So exciting, Stefanie!!! Just cannot wait to hear more and hopefully see that beautiful face!!! Congrats sweet friend!!

    Reply
  58. Cara says

    September 20, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    We were matched too! I am OVERJOYED! Congrats on your new daughter!

    Reply
  59. Rachel says

    September 20, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    Ahhhh!! Sooo excited for you and can't wait to hear more!!!

    Reply
  60. Jenn says

    September 20, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    Can't wait to hear more!!

    Reply
  61. Danyelle says

    September 20, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    Woot! Woot! How fantastic! What a way to start the week!

    Reply
  62. Cora says

    September 20, 2010 at 6:08 PM

    Congrats!! How exciting I can't wait to hear about your little one as soon as you can share.

    Reply
  63. The Oswalds says

    September 20, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    Can't wait to hear, see pics & know her name! Congratulations!

    Reply
  64. Team Houston says

    September 20, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    SO happy for you and your family!! Can't wait to find out more.

    xoxo Michele

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  65. The Raudenbush Family says

    September 20, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    I don't even know you and I'm so excited for you! Can't wait to hear more!
    Kelly

    Reply
  66. David and Sarah says

    September 20, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    Oh my! Can't wait to hear the news!

    Reply
  67. Annie says

    September 20, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    hurray! can't wait to hear about it :]

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  68. Gina says

    September 20, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    Congratulations, can't wait to hear about your new little one.

    Reply
  69. Girly Girl Mommy says

    September 20, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    Exciting!! Offering my congratulations (and waiting for meore tidbits of info on your new daughter!!)

    Reply
  70. 5ennie says

    September 20, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    Congratulations!! Can't wait to hear more πŸ™‚
    I just found your wonderful blog and have been trying to read bits and pieces of your story in between our day. We have four bio kids and a little sister from China, and after reading your blog I want to go back for one more!!

    Reply
  71. Leigh says

    September 20, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    Just wanted to say: it's taking a lot of energy to be obsessed with your newest addition. I keep preparing myself for how long it will take before we hear, we see. I tell you, I can't imagine how tired YOU are actually living this amazing roller coaster. πŸ™‚ Sleep well tonight.

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  72. Stacy says

    September 20, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    Congratulations!! Just tickled pink for you!! Dying to hear more about her!!!!! How much longer must we wait????

    Reply
  73. Abby says

    September 20, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Oh my Goodness! I am so happy for you. Please post pics and name and everything! I can't wait to read the next post πŸ™‚

    Reply
  74. Brandi says

    September 20, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    Soooo excited for y'all!!!
    Can't wait to see her beautiful face!!!

    Reply
  75. mncfi says

    September 20, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    Wonderful! Congratultions…so happy for you.

    Reply
  76. Kristi says

    September 20, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    Hi Stephanie!

    Email me! Your daughter is from our girls' SWI. I have a DVD of our visit there that I would be happy to send you. I also can some questions if you have any.

    Congratulations.

    Reply
  77. Heather (Chaos Controller!) says

    September 20, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    Can't wait to learn more — Congrats!!

    Reply
  78. Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! says

    September 20, 2010 at 11:41 PM

    SO VERY EXCITING!! Couldn't be happier for you…….. CONGRATULATIONS!

    LOL… I'm glad to know I am not the only one who sleeps with the iphone under her pillow. It came in handy the last few months when I wanted to check RQ to see if Europe was reporting any early rumors:)

    xoxo,

    Lisa

    Reply

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