Ni Hao Y'all

when east meets south

when?

That’s the big question.

At least, that’s the big question at this house.

And right now, we really have no idea.

As y’all probably know, this adoption has been, *ahem*… a bit unconventional.

We started out sanely enough (“sane” being a relative term) in April of 2010. Determined to finish our dossier before ‘finding’ our child, we were LID on September 16th.

Just a few days later, when the next shared list was released, we were matched with our precious Poppy.

And the wait to travel began. We received LOA in late November and expected to travel in early spring.

But then came Esther. And everything changed.

One *big* thing that changed was our agency. We needed to switch to the agency that had Esther’s file if wanted to bring her home.

And so we did. But in so doing, that meant that everything with Poppy was put on hold.

Everything.

Which, until recently, was to be expected. To bring Esther home quickly (which she needed so badly because of her fragile heart) we had to wait on her paperwork to catch up to Poppy’s.

Then, on April 29th we received Esther’s and Poppy’s LOAs. Back on track, right?

Not really.

Esther’s passing left us broken and reeling. It took me several weeks to even begin thinking clearly. But as soon as that happened, I had one thing on the brain: Poppy.

So it began. Calling, emailing, waiting. Kinks to smooth out with our beloved USC1S. And days? Turned into weeks.

Bleck.

We are still awaiting word to see exactly where we are in the process for Poppy – we could be weeks away from travel or months away from travel. But you can bet everyone at this house is praying hard for much sooner than later.



We just want to get our girl home. It’s oh so hard to watch them growing up right before your eyes.

If y’all would pray with us for Poppy, we would be so grateful.


Comments

  1. Oh Stephanie, I can just feel your frustration! I try to remember to pray for people who are adopting, and with Esther’s passing, you all have been in my prayers lately, but I need to be more consistent about it. That sweet girl needs to come home and you need to hold that baby girl in your arms. As a mama who has waited four times now, I can tell you I KNOW the waiting stinks. What the heck is wrong with these governments making it such an impossibly long wait?!? You will be in my special prayer intentions today!!!

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  2. We’re waiting right along with you…58 days ago we received PA to adopt our precious SanHui. Still awaiting LOA. Prayers are going up!!

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  3. Oh Stefanie, I cannot imagine how hard it is to know that she is getting older everyday and you are not there to share those days with her. It is SO frustrating to know you are waiting and waiting–seeing in disjointed leaps how she is changing–except for those sad eyes. Oh my. They are so beautiful … but it hurts to wonder if there is a smile there on her days without you? How hard could it be to get the paperwork done I wonder? Ack. I will scream for you, okay? And pray too.
    Blessings,
    Valerie

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  4. Praying for Poppy. USC1S can be a bit of a stinker at times, can’t they?!? We also got held up a bit when waiting to travel to Korea a few months ago. The thing I was reminded of again is that God’s timing is perfect…even when we can’t see it. Asking God to bring that little sweetheart home as soon as possible!

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  5. Oh, how I hope you can travel soon! I was just thinking of you and your family this morning and wondering when you’d be on your way to your precious little Poppy. Prayers for quick travel!

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  7. Praying for you all… can’t imagine all that you’ve been through. You’re story has broken my heart. Praying she is coming home so very soon!

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  8. Stefanie–

    I will keep you all in my prayers. I can only imagine what this past year has been like for you all. (We are just about done with our China dossier and waiting for a referral for our son, and some days the waiting feels excruciating, so would imagine how hard this has all felt for you.) Praying beautiful Poppy can come home to you soon.

    Blessings.

    Lib.

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  10. We are praying for you here, every day! I cannot imagine how you are getting through such a long wait, even with such a beautiful blessing at the end.

    All the best,
    Nicole A., now in LA

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  11. Praying so very hard for your sweet Poppy and the rest of your family. God’s timing is perfect {as hard as that is}
    Cannot wait to see that precious girl in your arms for forever!

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  13. We have been praying for sweet Poppy daily!! And we are praying for a speedy TA and everything else that goes before it. 🙂 XOXO

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  21. I’ll be praying! I’m your newest follower and this post pulled on my heart! We’re going to adopt one day, just not sure when… waiting on the Lord’s guidance! I hope you bring little Poppy home soon!

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  24. It must so hard to wait to embrace that adorable little girl. (Your sweet little Poppy has the exact sn as our little Maylie) Praying you will travel soon! May the Lord give you peace as you wait on Him.
    Blessings,
    Lydia

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