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09.08.10 · special needs adoption 105

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  1. Kim says

    September 8, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    Hoping I am the first to say CONGRATS!
    Even if I am a little jealous!
    Love & Blessings from Hong Kong,
    Kim

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  2. Mommy says

    September 8, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh… details! details! details! Can't wait to hear!

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  3. Rach@In His Hands says

    September 8, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    Awww, yay!!! So excited for you! Can't wait to hear more.

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  4. Annie says

    September 8, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    YIPPEE!!!!!!! Cannot wait to hear all about the newest little one! I am so, so excited for you all!!!!

    We need to talk girl! Email me when you get a chance!!!

    Reply
  5. Lacie says

    September 8, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    NO WAY!!! C'mon!!!! We need to know more!!!!!
    http://funnylittlepollywogs.com

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  6. Serving the King says

    September 8, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    ooooo Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So, SO happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  7. Lori says

    September 8, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    WOOO HOOO!!! My goodness, what a fun announcement! Can't wait to hear more!

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  8. Rebecca says

    September 8, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    Oh my, Oh my, Oh my!
    Congratulations!!! Right?

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  9. Charlene says

    September 8, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    Is it? Could it be? We just got one like that in the mail a couple weeks ago. We just got the big one in yesterday! The one too important to fold!

    Can't wait to hear more!

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  10. Denise says

    September 8, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    What?

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  11. Allison says

    September 8, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    Oh my goodness!!! CONGRATULATIONS Stefanie! Can't wait to hear more! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  12. Tara Anderson says

    September 8, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    You can't just leave us hanging like that!!! We need details!!! And by the way…congratulations!!!!

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  13. Football and Fried Rice says

    September 8, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    three words.

    had.a.hunch.

    congratulations!!

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  14. Jenny says

    September 8, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    OH MY!!!! Congratulations!!!! I cannot wait to hear all about your new little one!

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  15. Mandie says

    September 8, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    Congrats! Can't wait for Thursday so you can share more!!!!!

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  16. Mom2Four says

    September 8, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    No Fair!!! I can't see the picture; all I get is a red X. I think based on the comments and the name of the picture that you are jumping on the roller coaster again. Congrats!

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  17. Donna says

    September 8, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    Woooooooooo hooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

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  18. Tammy says

    September 8, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    Three words…that's all your gonna give us? WE NEED MORE PLEASE!

    Congratulations!

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  19. Kim says

    September 8, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY for you! I had a feeling ๐Ÿ™‚
    <3 Kim

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  20. Mom to my China Posse says

    September 8, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    Congratulations ! Hoping to see a matched post soon!

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  21. Cara says

    September 8, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    Oh that's just cruel! Give us more info!!! CONGRATS!

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  22. Rachel says

    September 8, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    Ahhhh, so excited for you!! Your family seriously amazes and inspires me! Congratulations:)

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  23. Rita and John says

    September 8, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    Congratulations! Can't wait to hear more!

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  24. The Milfords says

    September 8, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    Ahhh!!! How exciting!!! Is it odd that I am this thrilled for you (seeing as how I only know you through blog land). Doesn't matter! I am THRILLED!!! Congratulations. I can't wait to hear more!

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  25. Patricia/NYC says

    September 8, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    3 more words:

    Thrilled for you!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    WOW!!!!
    Hugs!!!
    Patricia

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  26. Gina says

    September 8, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    Sooo, I just started crying… congrats!

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  27. quilt-n-mama says

    September 8, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    Congrats! So excited for you and your family… and of course, the little one that will soon have a mama and a daddy and a whole house full!

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  28. Freedom Hollow Farmgirl says

    September 8, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    Doing the happy dance! Another one of God's little peeps coming home to a loving family!

    Blessings to you on your journey. We've just started our adoption journey, To Ethiopia For Eli. Stop on by and say howdy, freedomhollowfarmkiddos.blogspot.com

    ~suzanne

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  29. Ann Marie says

    September 8, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    So thrilled for you!!

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  30. Whatshername's Mummy says

    September 8, 2010 at 5:09 PM

    One word – HURRAY!!
    (But it's cruel to post like that, we need details!)

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  31. Emy says

    September 8, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    Amazing! Congratulations! Can't wait to hear all the details!

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  32. Jenna says

    September 8, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! WOO HOO….Details, PLEASE! Can. not wait ot hear!!!

    And, PS….do tell how you managed to get anything from immigration…..I just called them and they told me basically to get comfy because they were hopelessly backlogged and we won't be getting anything anytime soon!!!

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  33. jessica ann says

    September 8, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    Yaaay!!! Congrats!

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  34. Jill says

    September 8, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    NO WAY! NO WAY!!!
    REALLY???
    I am just thrilled for you and the entire family!!!
    Congrats!

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  35. Julie says

    September 8, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    Congratulations!!!

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  36. Teresa =) says

    September 8, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    Stefanie –

    I'm so envious, I could spit.

    Truly. I don't know how you do it…obviously just trusting that it will all work out as you keep adding to your family. We want to adopt again, have even started secretly saving money, but I can't even tell my parents about it!

    You amaze me!

    Teresa =)

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  37. Jen says

    September 8, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    WOW! What wonderful news! I can't wait to hear MORE…Congrats to you and the WHOLE family!

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  38. The Stiffs says

    September 8, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    Congrats! Exciting. I hope you have more than 3 words to share soon.

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  39. Eileen says

    September 8, 2010 at 6:08 PM

    If you slow down just a teeny tiny bit, we might be in China together! I just got the I-797C letter yesterday. If I were in charge, I'd make up really nice, happy names for these forms. Maybe the "You're Almost There" form, which would be followed by the "Hip Hip Hooray" form.

    So, Hip Hip Hooray to you!

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  40. Michelle says

    September 8, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    Wow! Rejoicing with you and your family!!!

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  41. Nancy says

    September 8, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    I just sent mine off yesterday! Can't wait for that envelope to come in the mail! I'll just point to your family of 11 when my extended family falls off their chairs at the thought of us having 7! Thx for deflecting the blow!
    Nancy-of the crazy 8s

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  42. The Oswalds says

    September 8, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    Oh My! Congratulations! So happy for all of you!

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  43. Amy Murphy says

    September 8, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    OH! MY! WORD! How exciting!!! I pray that all goes smoothly for you! (I'm also VERY jealous of you and all the others I know who are in the process again!)

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  44. prechrswife says

    September 8, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    Congratulations!!!

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  45. Team Gilbert says

    September 8, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    Wow!! We want to do it too!!! I'm so excited for you and Chris! Please don't make us wait long. Us big Families need to stick together! Lovin it Sista!!! This has made my day! Congrats!!!

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  46. Krista says

    September 8, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    Yipee!!! Congratulations!
    Your incredible!

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  47. Desiree' says

    September 8, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    so glad the cat's out of the bag…can't wait to hear more!!

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  48. SarahJarnagin says

    September 8, 2010 at 6:34 PM

    Congratulations!

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  49. Jodi says

    September 8, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    Congratulations!!! Can't wait to hear more!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  50. Shirley says

    September 8, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    I am so very happy for you! But, the single mommies need a chance to go back to China to adopt again too! This will be your third since we were there that summer – ahh – so not fair – but so very grateful that there are terrific families like yours to bring 'em home!

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  51. Kristi says

    September 8, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    So, so exciting! Can't wait to see who God has selected for your family!
    I had secretly hoped though that our timing would be a bit closer and that I'd finally get to meet you in GZ this time…

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  52. M3 says

    September 8, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    Oh my gosh, am DYING to hear more!!!

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  53. Cindy M says

    September 8, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    Well, ten IS a nice round number.:-)

    Cannot WAIT to hear more!

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  54. Shelly says

    September 8, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    Awesome three words!!! Congratulations!

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  55. Stacy says

    September 8, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    PLEAZZZZZZZZZZE tell us MORE!!!!!! Is it Olivia?????? I noticed her picture was taken off WACAP not too long ago! So thrilled for you and your family!!!!!!!!!

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  56. Wendy says

    September 8, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    Wow..you are so insane ๐Ÿ™‚ But, in a good way, of course! Congratulations!!!!!!!! What are your secrets because, honestly, six seems like a lot to us. You amaze and inspire me. Woohoo!!!!!!!!
    Details, please????!!!!

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  57. living4him5 says

    September 8, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    I figured it was time again!!! =) I am so happy for you and I'm thinking two????

    Many blessings,
    Amy <><

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  58. Diane says

    September 8, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    How absolutely wonderful!

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  59. Robin says

    September 8, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    And I hope you will be sharing more details very soon!

    Blessings,
    Robin

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  60. TK says

    September 8, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    Wow, y'all are crazy! Going to start looking for a mini-bus? Lord bless you! LOL

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  61. Truly Blessed says

    September 8, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    Wow. Congratulations (again)!

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  62. Two Kayaks says

    September 8, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    Perhaps you have already done this in a recent post, but I would be curious to know how you foster attachment with your children when the adoptions seem to piggy back upon one another.

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  63. Cindy says

    September 8, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    Why am I not surprised? (insert huge smile here!) So HAPPY for your family and your newest blessing! YIPPPPEEE!
    Congrats!

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  64. 3 Peanuts says

    September 8, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    So exciting! Congratulations! I cannot wait to hear all of the deatils!!!!

    I am so in awe of your ability to do all that you do. I would like to come spend a weekend at your house to learn. Your obedience to God's plan is beautiful and inspiring.

    I will admit though…I kinda feel like a big fat loser when I feel like I have a lot on my plate! I mean really…you ROCK!

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  65. Molly says

    September 8, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    YAY!!!!!!

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  66. Lisa says

    September 8, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Congratulations, Stefanie and Fam!!!

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  67. Chenning says

    September 8, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Woohoo! Praise the Lord :-).
    Details, woman, we need details!
    What a joyful piece of news – I now have a smile on my face :-).
    When you get a chance – tell us ALL about it :-).

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  68. Tesseraemum says

    September 8, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    Congrats!! I am little jealous too!!!!
    Is this what happens when you start putting kids on the school bus and you have time scheme?!!!! Sheri

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  69. Mrs. S. says

    September 8, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    How awesome! Ten! I do think you are AMAZING!!! I come home from teaching exhausted…and you just keep moving…like Kim wrote above, I think I will take a week off and come to your home to observe how you do it all…Congratulations…you guys really rock!! Even my Kate is sitting here going, "How come they are going to have another little one? All I want is a sister from China like me!" Feeling like a poopy head!!

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  70. shelley says

    September 8, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    I thought nine was a wrong number to be done with…..

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  71. Abby says

    September 8, 2010 at 11:28 PM

    I don't know you, but I have been reading your blog ever since I discovered it. I saw this post today and was so happy!!! I just came back to check and see if you had posted more info and when I saw you hadn't, I decided I might as well leave a comment to Congratulate you!!

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  72. Beach Mama says

    September 8, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    Congratulations and I am so-o-o jealous!

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  73. Learning Together at Home says

    September 8, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    Congratulations!!! I have a feeling #10 will turn out to be a very exciting number for you all!

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  74. Chelley says

    September 9, 2010 at 12:05 AM

    So Thursday is TELL ALL Thursday!!! LOL

    I am so happy for you! I am jumping UP and down and up and down ok well as much as I can on one leg

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  75. Leigh says

    September 9, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    Two words: Shut up! And three more: I'm totally jealous!

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  76. Inga says

    September 9, 2010 at 12:08 AM

    Congratulations. Those little faces that you posted, were bound to get you. God Bless.

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  77. strandfam says

    September 9, 2010 at 12:11 AM

    Your family is such a BEAUTIFUL reflection of God's heart! Rejoicing with you!

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  78. Wendy says

    September 9, 2010 at 12:48 AM

    Wow. Awesome.

    Wendy in OH

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  79. Lost and Found says

    September 9, 2010 at 12:53 AM

    OMG! details, details, details

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  80. Katherine says

    September 9, 2010 at 1:15 AM

    WOW!!!! Yay!!! So excited for you guys…and hoping to actually catch you on the China side this time. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  81. Donna says

    September 9, 2010 at 1:21 AM

    Amazing!!! Can't wait till you spill the beans on the newest one!!!

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  82. Kathy says

    September 9, 2010 at 1:34 AM

    Ok. That is just so wrong to keep us hanging like that. Is she a Gao girl ?

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  83. The Straight's says

    September 9, 2010 at 1:54 AM

    You go girl!! Congrats! We just started the process for our number 5, so exciting ๐Ÿ™‚

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  84. Born Again Dreams says

    September 9, 2010 at 1:59 AM

    Can't wait to hear more–Praise Him for taking the plunge once again! Anticipating following along in the journey….Whether it's a boy, girl, young, old, SN or not…I'll be praying alongside this journey from CT! ๐Ÿ™‚

    God Bless!!

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  85. trina says

    September 9, 2010 at 2:32 AM

    Love that envelope!!! Oh happy day!!!

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  86. Ro, Ro, sa, ta, and so says

    September 9, 2010 at 2:40 AM

    I stopped dead in my tracks…tears streaming down my face and everything. Congratulations! I can't wait to follow your new adventure. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  87. Gina says

    September 9, 2010 at 2:41 AM

    Wow, how exciting. I can't wait to hear more. We recently received our LSC/LOA and can not wait. I looked back at your hotel reviews, and it helps a lot, thank you. Can you possibly give me (or everyone if you wish) some tips on the gifts we need to bring? How many do we need, and what to bring? I am so confused about this.

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  88. DiJo says

    September 9, 2010 at 3:01 AM

    Three words… Praise the Lord, and OH MY GOSH!!!!

    I just love your hearts Stef & Chris!! And, I can't wait to find out who this lucky child is!!! WOW WOW WOW!!!!!

    Hugs,
    Di

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  89. Mary Beth says

    September 9, 2010 at 3:03 AM

    Yay! I am so excited for you! Can't wait to hear more!!!

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  90. Monica says

    September 9, 2010 at 3:17 AM

    Wow! Congratulations! Now we need some more words…..
    Blessings,
    Monica

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  91. Haley says

    September 9, 2010 at 3:19 AM

    whoo-hooo!!! can't wait for details…

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  92. Aaron and Erica says

    September 9, 2010 at 3:26 AM

    No stinkin way!!!! WooHoo!!! I just love following along on each and every one of your beautiful journey's. I can't wait to hear more about this precious little one that will be added to your family.

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  93. Jen says

    September 9, 2010 at 3:44 AM

    way to keep us hanging!!! I can't wait to hear the details, you guys are such an amazing family!

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  94. Emily says

    September 9, 2010 at 3:49 AM

    SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love the little tease there—:) woohoo!!!!!!!! girl? boy??? matched??

    wow– we just got home with our 5th (3rd adoption) and there are several pulling on my heart strings–

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  95. megadog says

    September 9, 2010 at 4:10 AM

    You just can't leave people hanging like this. How can I sleep tonight? How can I eat tomorrow? I must know more! Exciting news. My stomach did a little happy dance when I read those three words. My three words for you:
    DO. TELL. MORE!!

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  96. Nicole A. says

    September 9, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    Fabulous! So happy for you! Really need more details, please!

    All the best,
    Nicole A. in OH

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  97. Laine says

    September 9, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    Yay Yay Yay!!
    God is SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!

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  98. Aus says

    September 9, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Three more words – OH MY GOD!!! then 3 more – BLESS YOU GUYS!! 3 more – AIN'T YA'LL SOMETHIN'!!! 1 word – HOORAH!! and finally – a little snoopy dance….You guys really are crazy (we can relate to that BTW) – but ever so cool!

    hugs – aus and co.

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  99. The Lacher's says

    September 9, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    Congratulations! I don't know how to type out an excited squeal ๐Ÿ™‚ Prayers for a smooth path forward and can't wait to hear more.

    Blessings,
    Erin

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  100. Goodness and Mercy Mom says

    September 9, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    Woooooo hooooo!!! Jumping up and down excited for you! Congratulations.

    Much Love,
    Kathie

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  101. Mommy says

    September 9, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    OK…leaving us all hanging is not cool. Spill it sista! We are so excited for you! Congrats Congrats!

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  102. Holly says

    September 9, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    Thinking, thinking….1800A or 1800? Hmmmm…I think the I800 approval came in a brown flat envelope…UNfolded…so does this mean ALMOST DTC?!!?!!?
    May the Lord go before you. He has already chosen your next blessing ๐Ÿ™‚
    Holly-Purpose Driven Family

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  103. Maureen says

    September 11, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    Jealous…and thrilled for you too!!

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  104. Dusty Drosche says

    September 12, 2010 at 2:58 AM

    OMG! That is awesome! We are very excited for you and y'all remain in our thoughts and prayers in this new adventure!

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  105. Table for Six says

    September 16, 2010 at 4:07 AM

    :O) congratulations!!
    Jill
    http://www.2princes2princesses.blogspot.com

    Reply

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