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blooming

She’s just adorable.



And little by little, she continues to show more and more of her sweet self.



She’s eating.



She’s sleeping.



She’s giggling.



She’s blossoming in front of our eyes.



Just had to share, she’s too adorable to keep all to myself.


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08.10.11 · Poppy 60

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  1. Kam says

    August 10, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Our God is soooo good! She is lovely!
    Hugs~

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  2. Katie says

    August 10, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Already I can see such a difference! Yay Poppy πŸ™‚ I’m so so so happy for you all! xo

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  3. Jolene says

    August 10, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    AWWWW!!!! Praise the Lord God for emotional healing! She is so so sweet!

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  4. April Z. says

    August 10, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    I just love seeing those pictures of Poppy smiling! It definitely appears that she is blossoming right before your eyes. What a precious gift from God!!

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  5. Vicky says

    August 10, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    It’s so sweet to see the difference, that smile and the twinkle in her eyes is priceless!

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  6. Debbie Sauer says

    August 10, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Thanks for sharing. She is just beautiful. I knew it was only a matter of time until she was happy. Blessings

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  7. Becky says

    August 10, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Thank you for sharing. I have been wondering about your little blossom. She is adorable.

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  8. Rebecca says

    August 10, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Makes me want to drive all the way out to wherever it is you live and give her a squeeze.

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  9. Valerie A. says

    August 10, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Thank you for sharing her with us! She is too beautiful for words you are right. And the photo of her looking at her little hand is SO touching–and then the next one where she’s licking it, HA! SO sweet. I am going to just love reading about her unfolding within your family! So happy for this blessing!

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  10. elisabeth says

    August 10, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    So very happy for all of you! What a beautiful blessing from the Lord she is!

    PS Got my So Loved tee and I LOVE it! Love the fit, love the fabric, love the design, love the scripture on the back, love everything about it!

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  11. berrybliz says

    August 10, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Sweet

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  12. Virginia says

    August 10, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Thank your for sharing. She sure brightened my day! Soch a beautiful change from just days ago. God is good.

    Gin =)

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  13. Dusty says

    August 10, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    Adorable! She has come so far already!

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  14. Brenda says

    August 10, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    Wow, she is a beauty for sure!
    Add a little love, a pinch of patience and watch her bloom!
    Wow!
    The power of love and prayers for sure…Wow, okay I’m done but wow!

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  15. Mary says

    August 10, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    indeed she is!! Thank you for sharing all of her adorable-ness with us!!

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  16. Emily says

    August 10, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Oh my word, I love her so much!!!!

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  17. L says

    August 10, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    She is such a lovely girl. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

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  18. Terri says

    August 10, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    Adorable is right!!!! =)

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  19. Ashley says

    August 10, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Oh. My. Word.

    She is just precious and adorable!

    I can hardly stand it!!

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  20. Paige Wright says

    August 10, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    She is ohhhhh so very precious!! Her last smile reminds me of Isabelle!

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  21. Robin says

    August 10, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Yeah!!! She’s beautiful.

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  22. lisa says

    August 10, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    It is hard to believe that this is the same little scared girl you met in China just two short weeks ago. She is absolutely beautiful….. and you can see that she is letting her personality begin to shine through. What a precious little angel she is…….. Enjoy every moment with her. I know you are:)

    xoxo,

    Lisa

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  23. jennifer says

    August 10, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    She’s adorable!

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  24. Gail says

    August 10, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    So incredibly happy for you!! What a sweet pea…and do I see a hint of mischief in those eyes along with the smiles?
    She’s precious…

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  25. Amanda says

    August 10, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    It blesses my heart to witness her blooming in all these beautiful pictures. She is adorable and looks like she’ll thrive in such a loving environment. Thanks for sharing her journey.

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  26. Melissa Smith says

    August 10, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Awesome and more awesome! I’ve made my poor husband look at her pics to see her God given improvement. I’m so happy for your family WITH Miss Poppy being added. Much love;)

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  27. Jennifer says

    August 10, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    She’s GORGEOUS. She may be one of the most beautiful kids in the world. Just adorable. πŸ™‚

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  28. Teresa Ko says

    August 10, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    beautiful!!!! She is a treasure! It is amazing to see how much she has grown since you met her.

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  29. Donna says

    August 10, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    So, very happy to see this! I followed your blog while in China, and was so anxious to see her face soften into a smile. She’s beautiful.
    Donna

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  30. Sarah says

    August 10, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Oh my goodness…she is absolutely beyond adorable!

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  31. Londa says

    August 10, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    So happy to see her home and smiling!! She is just too cute and so precious!! Thanks for sharing with us!! I couldn’t be more happy for you all!!

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  32. marianne zeun says

    August 10, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Beautiful!

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  33. Amy Meeker says

    August 10, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    Amazing! I could eat her up. The miracle of adoption continues………..

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  34. Sophie says

    August 10, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    She certainly is precious.

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  35. Kaitlyn says

    August 10, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    That is so great! I love seeing this and reading your posts! <3
    So glad everything is going well!

    In our sea of love

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  36. connie says

    August 10, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Ha, loved the ending of “Poppy .. blossoming.” πŸ™‚ She sure is.

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  37. LeeAnne says

    August 10, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    So precious.

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  38. j-chin says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Is is beautiful or what?! Such long awaited smile, God bless~

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  39. Heather Bednar says

    August 10, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    That little smirk is too sweet. What a blessing!
    -Heather

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  40. Teresa says

    August 10, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Beyond lovely! God knew exactly what He was doing when He made her part of your family. You are all blessed! I love it when you share with us. πŸ™‚

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  41. Suzette says

    August 10, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    What a beautiful journey you have been given to travel. She was beautiful before, but that precious grin/smile appearing brings on even more beauty. What a blessing!

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  42. epin says

    August 10, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    What a difference. She is definitely blooming, and her smiles are beautiful and so wonderful to see.

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  43. stacey milchman says

    August 10, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Poppy blooms- yippee! Thanks for sharing.
    It is truly inspirational and beautiful.
    Best wishes.

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  44. Babs says

    August 10, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Thanks for sharing!
    Soo precious!
    Babsi

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  45. kelly says

    August 10, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Yes, she is! What an angel you have there… enjoy!

    Thanks for sharing and God bless you all!

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  46. Snekcip says

    August 10, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Indeed she is!! She is just precious!!!!

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  47. sarah says

    August 10, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    That sweet face!

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  48. Laura Teresinski says

    August 10, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    wow, she really is blossoming – even her referral pictures showed a sadness in her eyes that isn’t there now. Thank you for sharing, I’m traveling to China soon to adopt a 2 year old boy, and I’m so nervous about handling his grieving properly. Thank you for showing there is a light at the end of that sad tunnel. .

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  49. Krissie Murphy says

    August 10, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    She’s SO adorable! And we are so happy for you and your family! Your journey is giving us so much guidance for our trip to China!

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  50. Jenny says

    August 10, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Isn’t it amazing what love can do!!

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  51. Mary DeGennaro says

    August 10, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Just so amazing to watch her blossom right before our eyes through these pictures!!! God is so good to transform her little heart in such a short time!!!! She is home.

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  52. Rita says

    August 10, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    What a beauty! And her name fits her so perfectly. It will be so wonderful to watch her bloom!

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  53. Karen says

    August 10, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    She’s just precious. Congratulations to you all.

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  54. Doreen says

    August 10, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    HURRAY!!!!!!! What a doll! I too saw a “hint” of mischief in those big beautiful eyes!!!!!!

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  55. tish says

    August 10, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! what a sweetie!

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  56. Jean says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Pure sweatness! Such a joy to see the flower unfold!

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  57. Jean says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Oops I mean “sweetness”

    πŸ˜‰

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  58. Nicole A. says

    August 11, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Such a gorgeous girlie! Such a sweet smile, not forced, but genuine. You must be thrilled!

    All the best,
    Nicole A., now in LA

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  59. sally says

    August 12, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    So LOVED!!!!

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  60. ashleypmo says

    August 12, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I haven’t kept up with your journey because I’ve been so wrapped up in our adoption, but I can’t wait to go back and catch up! She’s absolutely beautiful. Many blessings to you!

    Reply

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