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Poppy Day: {a quick preview}

Poppy is here.

And positively precious.

Much to share. Many pictures to upload.

But the connection is excruciatingly a bit slow… and no one wants to sit around the room waiting for the pictures to upload.

It’s dinner time.


I did want to share at least one picture, though.

And let y’all know all went really, really well.

Poppy was so frightened, and tried to be such a brave little soul.

And she is positively precious, isn’t she?

Thanks so much for keeping us in your prayers.

More soon, I promise.


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07.25.11 · Poppy, Poppy China Trip, special needs adoption 93

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  1. Ashley says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Congratulations…she is absolutely precious…love the picture!!! Can’t believe you are finally with her…yeah, yeah, yeah!

    Blessings and Hugs, Ashley

    Reply
  2. Donna says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    So glad she is finally with you!! Praying for you all!!! (and can’t wait to see at least a little grin on that beautiful little face!)

    Reply
  3. Babs says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Congratulations!!!!
    I have no words!
    Soo cute! Her eyes are unbelievable.
    Will pray that we will see very soon a smiling Poppy!
    Love from Germany

    Babsi

    Reply
  4. Diane says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    She’s so sweet! Praying for you!

    Reply
  5. Brenda says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Wow, she is a beauty just like the rest of her family! Prayers to continue for you all today!
    So thrilled for you that she is finally with you! Prayers for your son that all is going well for him too!

    Reply
  6. Amie says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    LOVE!!!!!!!!! Sweet little thing!!! SO excited she is finally with her mama!

    Praise the Lord!!!!!!

    Give that little Lol-pop a squeeze from me. or a thousand!

    girl, Big ugly Happy tears here.

    Happy Happy Poppy Day! And Poppy, Happy Happy Forever Mama day!!!

    AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

    love to you both!
    🙂
    Amie

    Reply
  7. Tracey says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    So happy to see you have Miss Poppy!!!

    Cannot wait to see a big old smile on that baby girls face!

    Prayers,

    Tracey

    Reply
  8. Amy Murphy says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    So glad it went so well! Can’t wait to hear more!

    Reply
  9. Kathleen D says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    All our “love” is with you and Poppy, please know you are both “so loved” and we will be praying you through this part of your journey home!!!!

    Reply
  10. Melissa says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Yay!!! So thrilled it’s going well. Lots of continued prayers being said!

    Reply
  11. Robin says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    She is so very precious! Can’t wait to see more!

    Blessings,
    Robin

    Reply
  12. Kim says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Oh she is so beautiful! Praying for smooth attachment for sweet Poppy and safe travels for you all!

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  13. Karrie says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Such a beautiful little girl! Praying for healing of her sad heart and strength and peace for Momma’s heart.
    Can’t wait to see smiley pictures, hopefully SOON. 🙂

    Reply
  14. kathy says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Im glad it went well, I have been thinking of you today. We have our consulate appt. tomorrow morning! Wearing my so loves tee shirt to that. Congrats!

    Reply
  15. Amy Rainey says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I am so excited for you! Another precious child is home!

    Reply
  16. Katie says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Oh bless, I am so completely thrilled for you and your family! Only the best of wishes for Poppy 🙂

    Reply
  17. Teresa says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Absolutely lovely! It won’t be long, and we’ll see her smiles. Hang in there, and know we are all over the prayer thing. 🙂

    Reply
  18. Teresa Morgan says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Congratulations! I agree, she is precious! Wow! I can’t wait to hear more. Glory to God! (I’m thinking of that Matthew West son “One Less”)

    Reply
  19. Kylee says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Oh my goodness! God is so good!! She is absolutely, positively, PRECIOUS!

    Reply
  20. Jennifer says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Oh. My. Word. She is beautiful!!!!!!!!!! Praise God! 🙂 Congratulations!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  21. Kim says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    She is so precious and I’ll keep praying! 🙂

    Reply
  22. Sandy Rice says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Stunning! Lucky Momma and little one 🙂

    Reply
  23. Jennifer O'Cain says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Beautiful Picture of her but yes we need more. 😉
    Love and Prayers coming your way!

    Reply
  24. Wendy says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Yay! I’m thrilled that Poppy is finally with you. She is so precious! I can’t wait to see a smile on those beautiful lips and a twinkle in those big brown eyes; won’t be long now that she is enveloped in the love and tenderness of her very special family.

    Reply
  25. ellie says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!! She is absolutely adorable!

    can’t wait for more photos –

    enjoy your newest blessing!!

    xo ellie, elijah & tia

    Reply
  26. Connie says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Awwwwwww, she’s just as breathtaking as I’ve imagined! And in a few days those beautiful little lips will be sporting a smile. Praying you get the rest you need, my friend! Love you!

    Reply
  27. erika says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    hurray!!!!!!!!!!! oh, the first picture of a child orphaned no more… it’s one of my delights!

    can’t wait for more!
    🙂

    Reply
  28. Football and Fried Rice says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Those eyes!! That face! Poppy is gorgeous; I know she’ll be smiling soon!

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  29. Dusty says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    So precious!

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  30. Mary says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    So happy to hear it went well!!! And that little face is just enough to take your breath away!

    Reply
  31. Heather says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Big happy tears here! I know your heart is bursting, and we will be praying for continued joy and a big smile on that little face!

    Reply
  32. Diana R says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Positively gorgeous!!!!!!!!

    Celebrating with you! Congratulations!
    Love,
    Diana

    Reply
  33. nicole settle says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Congrats !!!! Poppy is just beautiful!
    Blessing to you all on the rest of your trip!
    Nicole

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  34. Jennifer says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    You.finally.have.her. YAY!!! Praise God! She’s is adorable!!! Prayers continue for your and your family!!

    Reply
  35. stacey milchman says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Wonderful news! She is absolutely beautiful.
    Good luck and enjoy every moment.
    And post more photos when you can! 🙂

    Reply
  36. Hannah says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Oh. My. Word. These days make me so happy… and she is precious. Prayers that the transition will continue to go smoothly.

    Reply
  37. tish says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    fantastic picture!!!!

    Reply
  38. jodi says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    ohhh she is just precious!! Congratulations! Continued prayers for y’all!

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  39. anything but LoKEY says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Congratulations! She does look like she is being brave, sweet thang! So very beautiful. Thank you Jesus!

    Reply
  40. martha says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    I couldn’t wait to get up this morning to check the blog…she is adorable….praying for supernatural bonding. Looking forward to your updates….blessings.

    Reply
  41. Dusty Drosche says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS! So happy for you and she is, as we already knew, beautiful! Enjoy every minute and we are still praying for y’all! Can’t wait to hear and see more!

    Reply
  42. machell says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    She is beautiful … praising God … one less orphan in the world today!!! Thank you Jesus!!!

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  43. Wendy says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Precious is right!! SOO happy for you and her!! Happy Poppy Day!!

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  44. Melinda says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I woke up this morning and my first thought was, “It’s Poppy Day!”

    So glad that everything went smoothly. She is so! adorable. Prayers for you, come home safe!

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  45. Cora says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    So Precious! Can’t wait to see her smiling and laughing soon but for now just want to cuddle that sad face. Take care of yourself! I know you have been through this before but I had a hard time coping with how hard the first week is.

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  46. Chris says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    She is a doll!!! Can’t wait to see her smiling! 🙂

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  47. Stacy says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Be. Still. My. Heart. She is precious! Congratulations!!! Praying for her sweet little heart!

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  48. Angie says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Congratulations!!! She is stunning!! Can’t wait to see more pictures! 🙂

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  49. Lisa O says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Beautiful isn’t even an adequate word. I am lost in those eyes, Stefanie, and I’m sure you are, too.

    So glad you are together–at.long.last.

    Love~
    Lisa

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  50. Teresa says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Congratulations!! Poppy is just beautiful and in time she will be giggling and lovin on her new family!! Praying for you!!

    Reply
  51. Annie says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Oh Stefanie!!!! She is just beautiful!!!! I cannot wait to see more!!!! Praise God that she is finally with you!!!

    Reply
  52. Shallin says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    What a blessing to have Poppy with you. Lots of prayers & blessings for getting to know one another and God’s grace over your new relationship!

    Reply
  53. Kelly says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Love!!! You can get lost in those deep, soulful eyes. Praying for you all.

    Reply
  54. Cherie says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Stefanie…she’s absolutely beautiful. So happy for you this morning!

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  55. April Z. says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I was so excited this morning to wake up and see a new post! Poppy is absolutely adorable!! Those eyes are just gorgeous and I have no doubt that soon we’ll see pictures of her smiling.

    Reply
  56. Leslie says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    PRECIOUS indeed. Bless her precious heart! Congrats again Momma!!!

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  57. Sharon Long says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    She is beautiful! Congratulations!

    Reply
  58. Jennifer says

    July 25, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Precious Poppy! I know you will smile soon. : )

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  59. Sarah says

    July 25, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Such an absolutely beautiful girl!!

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  60. Eileen says

    July 25, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    I woke up on a Monday morning all smiles because I knew it was “Poppy Day” and ran down to the computer to see how everything went. Can’t wait to hear (and see!) more!

    Reply
  61. Hailey says

    July 25, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Yaaaayyyy!!!! And I cannot WAIT to see that beautiful smile soon! 🙂

    Reply
  62. holly arnold says

    July 25, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    So excited that she has a family. Her sad little face is so beautiful, but I am sure smiling pictures are coming soon!!!Praying!
    The Arnold Family

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  63. Jen-blessedmomto8 says

    July 25, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    What a PRECIOUS DOLLY!

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  64. Margie says

    July 25, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    She is BEAUTIFUL!!!! And I know you are one happy Mama! Congrats on your new daughter and can’t wait to see the smiles!

    Reply
  65. Ali says

    July 25, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Oh my! I almost broke my leg getting to my computer when I saw the update on my phone. Wanted to see her picture “full size”. Can’t wait to see that little Poppy bloom!

    Reply
  66. Mary Beth says

    July 25, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    What sweetness!!!

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  67. Katherine says

    July 25, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Oh my goodness. Those eyes would melt anyone’s heart! So thrilled that she is in your arms now!

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  68. Londa says

    July 25, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Yeah…Poppy day!! She is gorgeous…so precious!! So happy to know she is finally in your arms. Enjoy!!

    Reply
  69. Heather says

    July 25, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Not that I expected less;) Precious eyes, nose, lips and OH MY, all that hair!!! What fun, what fun! Can’t wait to see her blossom!!!!

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  70. Amy says

    July 25, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    God is SO good! Enjoy each other!!!
    Amy

    Reply
  71. Maureen Wagner says

    July 25, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    So adorable! Praying for a continued smooth transition!!!! Miss you!!!!!!!

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  72. Rebecca says

    July 25, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    You guys are all the way on the other side of the room and here I am with my eyes filling with tears like you are actually IN the room with me. She is precious and, Congratulations!

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  73. kelly says

    July 25, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Taste and See the Goodness of the Lord! Praise Him… Poppy is indeed a blessing from above!

    Cannot wait to see her awesome smile!

    Praying for all of you, that He will give you all the strength you need to make her feel truly at home and comfortable in her “place”, where she was meant to be!

    Reply
  74. DITA says

    July 25, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    BEYOND Amazing!!! xoxoxoxo Dita

    Reply
  75. Nicole A. says

    July 25, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Yay!!! How gorgeous and soulful she is! I am so glad it went well and can’t wait to hear about the days ahead. Can’t wait to see her smile!

    All the best,
    Nicole A., now in LA

    Reply
  76. Kristi Diaz says

    July 25, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Oh, she is such a little sweetheart!!!!! Couldn’t you just eat her up? She’s just breathtaking. Congratulations!!!!!! Hoping she bonds quickly with you (and that you are in close proximity to a Starbucks)!!!!!!

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  77. sally says

    July 25, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Positively Precious Poppy!!!

    Enjoy!!!

    Reply
  78. Donna says

    July 25, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    So, so, so, SO, SO, so happy for all of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    She is so sweet!

    Congratulations!

    Reply
  79. Amy says

    July 25, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    She is gorgeous! I can’t wait to see a smile on that precious face, I’ll be praying for the transition to go as smoothly as possible! Congratulations!

    Reply
  80. Kristi says

    July 25, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    CONGRATS!!!!! Adorable doesn’t even begin to describe sweet Poppy!

    Reply
  81. Bev Gayman says

    July 25, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    She is beautiful!!! Happy to hear that things are going well. Continued
    prayers as you get to know each other. Can’t wait to see more pics. 🙂

    Reply
  82. Ashley Milford says

    July 25, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Stefanie,

    She is beautiful and precious and perfect. Congratulations! I can’t wait to hear more about her (oh and see those slow loading pics.)
    🙂

    Reply
  83. Jen T says

    July 25, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Praying for you all. So happy that this day has finally come for you!

    Reply
  84. Catherine says

    July 25, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Your Poppy is absolutely precious! Congratulations!! Such a sweet little face.

    Reply
  85. Alisa says

    July 25, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Oh precious she IS !!! Congratulations!

    Reply
  86. Robyn says

    July 25, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    PERFECTLY precious! Now… when are you going to tear yourself away from that delicious daughter of yours and post more pics?

    Reply
  87. Wicky Tees says

    July 25, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    She is sooooo cute!

    Reply
  88. Kim from 3 peanuts says

    July 25, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    She is darling!!!! Congratulations:) Cannot wait to see more!!!!!

    Reply
  89. Holly says

    July 25, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    This just made my day. You have no idea!! Praise God for Poppy Day. May she sleep through the night, no night terrors, may she eat well and learn to have fun and trust her new Mama and Ge Ge!!
    Hugs,
    Holly

    Reply
  90. Rachel says

    July 25, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Congrats – she is beautiful – I enjoy you are enjoying and absorbong every moment.

    Reply
  91. Jessica says

    July 25, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Congratulations! She’s precious.

    Reply
  92. Sue Mom of Two says

    July 26, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    What a gorgeous little girl! It is heart wrenching to see her so terrified of strangers. But I’m sure she is realizing already what a terrific Mom she has landed….and a great big brother also! Precious….just precious!

    Reply
  93. Nancy says

    July 26, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    OH MY – what a stunning little girl!!! She is absolutely *adorable*. She certainly does have that first day with the new family look on her face. But you know she will adjust and be a fantastic addition to your family. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply

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