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one month

It was one month ago today that we saw this face for the first time.

And it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say we were surprised.

We’d only been logged in for three days. Our list of special needs was somewhat small. And the age of child we’d requested? Less than 18 months.

The truth was, I had no idea how God was going to show up.

But I did know He was going to.

Very much looking forward to actually meeting our girl. Holding her. Falling in love with her.

And watching His plan for our family unfold a bit more, right in front of our eyes.

With this next, most beautiful, adventure.

P.S. Take a minute and go visit Lisa and her beautiful new daughter Reagan… who are just beginning their adventure together as a family ๐Ÿ™‚

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10.19.10 · Poppy, special needs adoption 23

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  1. Kristi says

    October 19, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    And there are very many of us looking very forward to watching your family's story continue to unfold. I'll be tuned in…

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  2. snekcip says

    October 19, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    So very happy for your family! She is just gorgeous!

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  3. prechrswife says

    October 19, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    She is just precious. Isn't God amazing? His timing is so much better than ours could ever be. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  4. Ginny says

    October 19, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    Stefanie have you seen this blog http://happygoluckie.blogspot.com? It looks like your daughter and this precious one have the same diagnosis. I can't wait for you to get an update so we can see more pictures.

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  5. Cora says

    October 19, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    Hard to believe it has been a month and yet it has also seemed like the longest month of my life. Hope you are meeting your little one in person very soon.

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  6. Dusty says

    October 19, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    I still cannot say how excited and happy we are for y'all as you welcome her into your family! I can't wait for your journey to pick her up to begin so we can all continue to follow along in your joy! Blessings!

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  7. megadog says

    October 19, 2010 at 11:33 PM

    She's a beauty. Can't wait for you to meet and hold her for the first time!

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  8. The Raudenbush Family says

    October 20, 2010 at 12:09 AM

    He certainly did show up in a big way. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  9. Jenny says

    October 20, 2010 at 12:16 AM

    Oh wow…you're so much better than I am…I didn't even think of today being one month since we first saw our little one too. Yay for Poppy and Livi!

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  10. Shannon says

    October 20, 2010 at 12:28 AM

    Hi! My name is Shannon and we live in Kentucky. I was told of your blog by a dear friend and have so enjoyed reading about your family. We adopted a 4 year old boy from Ethiopia this spring and I must admit that I already have many thoughts about our next adoption (we have 4 biological children also). My husband and I are praying about what/who God has next for us. My question is this: Has it been difficult for you to adopt from China having the number of other children that you do? I had understood that we would not be able to adopt from there because we have 5 children. Is it because you were going to take a special needs child? Blessings, Shannon.

    By the way I love your shirts. My daughter and I each have one.

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  11. Shannon says

    October 20, 2010 at 12:30 AM

    Sorry, our blog is: http://www.shannonforthisseason.blogspot.com
    and email is: jsstivers@brtc.net

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  12. Jennifer says

    October 20, 2010 at 1:42 AM

    Soooo happy for you guys!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  13. Chasing Dreams Photography says

    October 20, 2010 at 2:22 AM

    She is gorgeous!!! I am so excited for your family!!!

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  14. Daisy Dreams says

    October 20, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    Wow….a month already? Time flies! Well, maybe not for you all, but it does seem like just yesterday that you first posted her picture!

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  15. Aus says

    October 20, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    Morning Stef – 'and start falling in love with her' – it's a little late for that – you already are! I'm just sayin so you know!

    And as for the new family musician….well….that's why God makes kids cute – k?

    hugs – aus and co.

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  16. Stefanie says

    October 20, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    Hey Shannon!
    China gives a 'waiver' to families adopting SN kids so number of children isn't an issue!
    I'm emailing you too, just in case ๐Ÿ™‚

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  17. Rachelle says

    October 20, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    She is beautiful!

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  18. China Dreams says

    October 20, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    I just love the second photo ๐Ÿ™‚

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  19. Sammons says

    October 22, 2010 at 6:34 AM

    She is just so perfect in every way!!! What a bunch of beauties you have!! M

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  20. Football and Fried Rice says

    October 23, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    I love how while YOU didn't know, God did – How He must have delighted in bringing you such joy in the photo of Poppy! HE KNEW! Now YOU know!

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  21. Staci says

    October 25, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    She is such a beautiful baby girl!! Look at those gorgeous eyes!! God is certainly amazing in the way He works!!!

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  22. Table for Six says

    October 26, 2010 at 2:43 AM

    SO exciting to watch God work! So happy for you and family :O)
    Jill S.

    http://www.2princes2princesses.blogspot.com

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  23. TanyaLea says

    October 29, 2010 at 2:13 AM

    Oh Stefanie~ How is it that I keep missing out on all the big news these days!?! …I guess it's the price one pays for stay'in away so long! She is positively beautiful and I can't wait to follow along as God multiplies your children into the double digits!! CONGRATS and God bless! <><

    Hugs,
    Tanya

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