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11.30.10 · Poppy, special needs adoption 72

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  1. Jenn says

    November 30, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    Yay!!

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  2. Rachel says

    November 30, 2010 at 2:58 PM

    So happy for you!!!

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  3. a Tonggu Momma says

    November 30, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Congrats, Stef!!! Look at those chubby knees… absolutely smoochable.

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  4. Ann Marie says

    November 30, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Yipeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

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  5. Danae says

    November 30, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    Congrats!

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  6. Tish says

    November 30, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    woot woot!

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  7. clearness says

    November 30, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    I'm excited for her arrival. Will you post from China while you are there?

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  8. Rebekah says

    November 30, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    Congratulations!!! I saw on RQ that quite a few people received their LOA yesterday and I thought about you. Glad that you finally have it!!!

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  9. Serving the King says

    November 30, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    Congratulations Stefanie! Hang on Poppy! Your momma's comin!!

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  10. The Gang's Momma! says

    November 30, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    YAY!!!! LOVE those three letters together ๐Ÿ™‚ So happy for you all….

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  11. connie says

    November 30, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    yeah!!!!!! now that's what i'm talking about! in my kambry's words: 'has ch*na said you can get your baby yet?'
    congratulations!

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  12. Angela says

    November 30, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    Oh yay! Congratulations!

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  13. living4Him says

    November 30, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    Yeah!! So happy for you all!!

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  14. Lisa says

    November 30, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    Long awaited ~ so deserved.

    Happy for you all!!

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  15. Allison says

    November 30, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    At last!!! FINALLY!!! Can't wait to see you move quickly to TA and then to departure! The sooner the better so you can hold that sweet baby girl in your arms! Congrats Stefanie!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  16. Jennifer says

    November 30, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    So, so, SO awesome! yay!!!! We'll be praying that your TA comes very quickly!

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  17. Rita and John says

    November 30, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    Hooray! Congratulations! You'll have her in your arms so soon!

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  18. Heather says

    November 30, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    Congratulations! Hoping your TA comes quickly. Anxious to see who will be traveling with you this time!

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  19. Cindy says

    November 30, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    A BIG Congrats on your LOA! So excited for your family! …maybe TA for Christmas?

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  20. Lisa says

    November 30, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    YEAH!!!! Soooo EXCITED for you!!! ๐Ÿ™‚ BIG BLESSINGS are comin' your way!!! We received our LOA right away, but we are hung up on 800 paper work due to our move…..trying to rest in HIM…..knowing this is all being held in the palm of His hand! Take care!

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  21. Dardi says

    November 30, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    Awesome!!!! Congratulations!

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  22. Michelle says

    November 30, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    Congratulations! How soon will you get to cuddle Poppy? Who is going on this trip with you?

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  23. Martha says

    November 30, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    Yeah!!! Praise the LORD!

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  24. Kristi says

    November 30, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    That gets a southern Yee-Haw! Happy belated Thanksgiving to you and your family from the CCAA, right?

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  25. Jean says

    November 30, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    Congratulations!! Praise God!!

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  26. Leigh says

    November 30, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    WONDERFUL!! Congratulations, I'm so happy for your family and, for Poppy! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  27. Mom2Four says

    November 30, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    WOO!!! HOO!!! We may travel together yet!!!

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  28. Lori says

    November 30, 2010 at 5:07 PM

    Wootie woot! I'm soooo happy for you! And for me! We got ours yesterday too. ๐Ÿ™‚ But ours came in 30 days…what's up with the randomness of timing? Oh yeah, it's called International adoption.

    Congratulations!

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  29. Jerusha says

    November 30, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    Finally! So glad for you. :o)

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  30. Virginia says

    November 30, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    Yayyyy! =)

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  31. Emily says

    November 30, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    geez oh pete– and i thought ours was a long wait (we were close to 50 days back in the beginning of the year) ugh– now it's more predictable– in about 4-5 months you'll have her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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  32. chavafor4 says

    November 30, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    That is great news! Cant wait to see her in your arms.

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  33. Adrian Roberta says

    November 30, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    Thankyou Lord for Your faithfullness!!!

    ~Roberta

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  34. Jen says

    November 30, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    For those of us that don't know what an LOA is….

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  35. The Raudenbush Family says

    November 30, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    Awesome!

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  36. groovy mama says

    November 30, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    CONGRATS…….
    Donna

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  37. Tracey says

    November 30, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    Congratulations!!! Very happy for you all!

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  38. Desiree' says

    November 30, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    Congratulations!! So happy for you!!

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  39. Jennifer says

    November 30, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    Hooray! Congratulations!!!

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  40. Shirley says

    November 30, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    So very happy for your progress! Poppy is too cute! Hey can you send some of your total adoption coolness toward the singles who are praying for another chance to go to China to bring home these precious ones too? Sigh- three long years now with no baby sister or brother for my girl. I love that you are such a terrific special needs advocate. My southern belle waited too long on those lists as well.
    Blessings, Shirley

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  41. Ashley says

    November 30, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    Oh hooray! I am THRILLED for you!

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  42. Football and Fried Rice says

    November 30, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    Get that darling sweet PoppyCakes HOME!!! I absolutely cannot wait to see that girl in your arms ๐Ÿ™‚ Are you looking for a China travel mate?? lol!

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  43. Michelle P. says

    November 30, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    Fantastic news! Congratulations!

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  44. Sarah says

    November 30, 2010 at 7:08 PM

    Congrats! One step closer to Poppy is awesome!

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  45. 3 Peanuts says

    November 30, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    Hip hip hooray!!! I am simply thrilled for y'all:) Hugs,
    Kim

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  46. Jen says

    November 30, 2010 at 7:38 PM

    WooHoo! Congratulations! Ours came today – hope to see you in China!!

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  47. Jill says

    November 30, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    YEAH!!!!!!
    So much CLOSER to picking your Poppy!!!!!

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  48. Mandi says

    November 30, 2010 at 7:46 PM

    Congratulations!!! Praying for a fast TA!!!

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  49. Patricia/NYC says

    November 30, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    YESSSSSSS!!!!! Congratulations!!!
    She'll be in your arms before you know it!! So happy for all of yoU!! Big HUGS!!

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  50. prechrswife says

    November 30, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    Congratulations!!!

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  51. Carey and Norman says

    November 30, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    Congratulations! You may be traveling at a similar time as last year if you receive a speedy TA! Can't wait to follow your journey!

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  52. Shonni says

    November 30, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    Yea!!!!!!!!

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  53. Karen says

    November 30, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    Hooray! Keeping you all in prayer as you get closer to bringing your precious, precious Poppy home.

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  54. Robyn says

    November 30, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    Congratulations!!!

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  55. *Overflowing* says

    November 30, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    Wonderful news…congratulations!!

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  56. Jenny says

    November 30, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    Wonderful news! We got ours yesterday too. I know of 4 couples total that were referred in Sept. that got it yesterday. WOOHOO!!

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  57. Lost and Found says

    November 30, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Great news! I didn't want to ask when you posted on FB because I didn't know if it was just a setback or more. Thrilled this came and you're one step closer. Can't wait to see who accompanies you on this trip.

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  58. Norah says

    November 30, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Yippee!!!! I'm so excited for you! Congrats : )

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  59. D says

    November 30, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    Our granddaughter's LOA came last Tuesday….each day is closer to our trip to get our precious Lilly….hold on we are coming…

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  60. Ashley says

    November 30, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    Oh happy day – oh happy day-ah!!!

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  61. Wendy says

    November 30, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    Congratulations! I'm so happy it finally arrived!!!

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  62. Monica says

    November 30, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    WooHoo! It seemed like that step so long for us…but here we are leaving in 9 days to meet our sweet little Saidie!
    Blessings,
    Monica

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  63. Crystal says

    November 30, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    Congrats!!

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  64. Katherine says

    December 1, 2010 at 12:09 AM

    yay!!!! this made my morning! ๐Ÿ™‚ so excited for you guys!

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  65. Christy says

    December 1, 2010 at 1:27 AM

    Congratulations! I hope TA comes quickly for you!

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  66. Donna says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:13 AM

    YAAAYYYY! That is wonderful!!!! Getting closer!!!!!

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  67. Laine says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:11 AM

    Well, my gracious, how did I miss this????????
    Thank you Jesus! What a SWEET gift! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  68. Nicole A. says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:42 AM

    Yay! So very happy for you and for her! And may I say again – what a darling girlie! I hope you get some new photos soon; what a great Christmas present that would be!

    All the best,
    Nicole A., now in LA

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  69. Annie says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:53 AM

    YAY!!!! So happy for you Stephanie!!!

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  70. Londa says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:57 AM

    What wonderful news… Congratulations!!!

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  71. The LaBelle Family says

    December 1, 2010 at 4:45 AM

    Oh, congratulations! She is a cutie patootie, for sure. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  72. Kim says

    December 1, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    Oh, she just seems like the perfect mei mei for your family! Congrats!

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