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!!
Wendy says
Wow…amazing! Congratulations!!! Can't wait to hear more.
Elyssium Earth says
Yay, yay, yay, yay, yay. Ripples of joy have reached over to Australia. Lots of Love, Oh Happy day! x
Jennifer says
I got goose bumps head to toe reading this! I cannot wait to learn more about this little angel!
DiJo says
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
bbmomof2boys says
oh sweetie!! I can't wait to see her beautiful face! I'm so so excited for you and Chris.
Hugs,
Carla
The Gang's Momma! says
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 π
Katherine says
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!
Karrie says
YES!!!
Congrats!!
I'll be stalking your blog today for an update.
So happy for you guys!!
bytheriver says
Glad for that update – on pins and needles!
Serving the King says
OH my goodness I CANNOT WAIT TO HEAR!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rebecca says
Wonderful news! Congratulations!
Can't wait to hear more….
Learning Together at Home says
Congratulations! Can't wait for the update!
Dardi says
Awesome!! Looking forward to the beautiful details. :o)
mom2-4boys says
So happy for you!!! Looking forward to the details!!!
Love the name choices!!!
deltawhiskey956 says
YAY!!! I'm so happy for you guys! We got our call last night too!! Sooooo excited! Yay for US!! God IS good!
Melinda says
AMAZING news! Can't wait to hear all the details!
Mandi says
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
Joy says
Yeah!! I will be here…refresh, refresh, refresh!! Congrats!!!
Mommy says
EXCITING NEWS! Can't wait to hear all about her!
Jenny says
Whoops, it posted me as deltawhiskey956…just wanted you to know that is me since we were emailing about this recently. π
Still excited! YAY!!
Chrissie says
Can't wait to hear (and see) more … many congrats!
Tami says
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
3 Peanuts says
Absolutely, wonderfully amazing! I cannot wait to hear all the details as you can share them:)
Rach@In His Hands says
Oh my goodness! I have chills. So excited for your sweet family!
Adrian Roberta says
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
gabsgab says
We're all holding our breath to see who your precious little girl is!
–Trowers
Denise says
Hooray!!
Mom to my China Posse says
Hey friend, don't leave us hanging, I can't be chained to my computer all day. lol…….. Congratulations! Can't wait to hear.
Eileen says
Hip HIp Hooray! I can't wait to hear!
Emily says
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! woohooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love it!!!!!!!!!! congrats girl!!!!!!!
connie says
Been prayin', sister! Now spill it already!!!!!!
Wife of the Pres. says
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!!!
Laine says
Aw Stefanie I am thrilled for your family! Prayed for your little one this morning!
Congratulations and thank you Jesus!
Hugs,
Laine
Football and Fried Rice says
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 π
Praising God with you this morning!!
Love & Hugs from Iowa,
Sara
The Milfords says
NO STINKING WAY!!!! That is awesome!!! I can't wait to hear more! YAHOOO!!!
Virginia says
Yay!! Congratulations! Can't wait to hear more.
Gin =)
Lisa says
CONGRATULATIONS…..AMAZING!!!! π
Mary Beth says
That is just awesome!!! I am so excited for all of you! Congratulations!!!
Jen says
MORE info… I feel like we are all going through this together!!! I am on pins and needles!
Rita and John says
Congratulations!!!! Can't wait to hear more! π
Jenny says
So So So excited!! God is good indeed!!
Team Gilbert says
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!
Barbie Huff says
So excited for your family! Can't wait to hear ALL about the newest addition!!
Kim says
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 π
Amy says
EXCITING!!! and inspiring.
GOd is Good
Amy
prechrswife says
So exciting! God is good!
Karin says
OMGOODNESS!!!!! So exciting!!! π Can't wait to hear the details! π
Eileen says
How many times are you going to make me refresh this page? I'm so excited to hear!
Wanda says
Oh boy….refresh!!!!refresh!!!………
Carey and Norman says
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!
Cindy says
I love answered prayers…can't wait to here all about it!!!! Blessings, Cindy
Mom Of Many says
So thrilled for all of you – can't wait to hear more.
Leigh says
Can't wait to hear. Wonderful news!
Shanny says
Yipee!! So excited for your growing family. Can't wait to her all about your precious little one.
Melanie says
YAAAAAY!! Can't wait to hear more!!! I hope you don't leave us hanging for too long!
Terri says
YAY!!!!!! Cant wait to hear more!!!!!!!
Annie says
So exciting, Stefanie!!! Just cannot wait to hear more and hopefully see that beautiful face!!! Congrats sweet friend!!
Cara says
We were matched too! I am OVERJOYED! Congrats on your new daughter!
Rachel says
Ahhhh!! Sooo excited for you and can't wait to hear more!!!
Jenn says
Can't wait to hear more!!
Danyelle says
Woot! Woot! How fantastic! What a way to start the week!
Cora says
Congrats!! How exciting I can't wait to hear about your little one as soon as you can share.
The Oswalds says
Can't wait to hear, see pics & know her name! Congratulations!
Team Houston says
SO happy for you and your family!! Can't wait to find out more.
xoxo Michele
The Raudenbush Family says
I don't even know you and I'm so excited for you! Can't wait to hear more!
Kelly
David and Sarah says
Oh my! Can't wait to hear the news!
Annie says
hurray! can't wait to hear about it :]
Gina says
Congratulations, can't wait to hear about your new little one.
Girly Girl Mommy says
Exciting!! Offering my congratulations (and waiting for meore tidbits of info on your new daughter!!)
5ennie says
Congratulations!! Can't wait to hear more π
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!!
Leigh says
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. π Sleep well tonight.
Stacy says
Congratulations!! Just tickled pink for you!! Dying to hear more about her!!!!! How much longer must we wait????
Abby says
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 π
Brandi says
Soooo excited for y'all!!!
Can't wait to see her beautiful face!!!
mncfi says
Wonderful! Congratultions…so happy for you.
Kristi says
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.
Heather (Chaos Controller!) says
Can't wait to learn more — Congrats!!
Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! says
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