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and… exhale.

We have travel dates.

April 8 – Arrive in Wuhan
April 9 – GOTCHA DAY
April 10 – ADOPTION DAY
April 11 – Fly to Guangzhou
April 12 – Medical
April 14 – Medical/TB skin test read
April 16 – CA
April 17 – Get Visa
April 18 – Fly HOME


Can not wait to squeeze you, little one.


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03.20.12 · special needs adoption, Tallula, Tallula China trip 55

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  1. Diane says

    March 20, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Yay! So wonderful! Praying for you and your precious family!

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  2. Jennifer says

    March 20, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Yipppee! Praise God!!! Can’t wait to see you snugglin’ that little pumpkin!!!

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  3. Kim Swales says

    March 20, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Oh YeaH!!! this good new brighten my rainy day!!!! I want to squeeze her too!!!! Tallula is one adorable and blessed little girl.

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  4. Ali says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    What a wonderful Easter gift!

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  5. melissa says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Soooo excited for you!

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  6. emily says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    wow! a 10 day trip!!! that is sweet (nice and short!) and in april– the weather’s going to be gorgeous!!!!

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  7. Heather says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Woohoo!!! Praising for one answered prayer and starting a new prayer for safe travel, smooth adjustment, and happy days!

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  8. Valerie A. says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    WOW. She is deeply huggable! What a way to celebrate Easter! Praying your trip is beautiful!-Valerie

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  9. Brandi says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Congratulations! She is just so sweet. Prayers for safe travels and easy adjustments.

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  10. Angie D. says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    So excited you have definite dates! Congrats and Godspeed!

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  11. LaRita Stephens says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    so VERY happy for you!

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  12. Gail says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Oh my word!! You are leaving soon! Congrats to you all Stef!
    Seeing that sweet face made me smile!!

    hugs,
    Gail

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  13. martha says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    If you happen to have Christine as your guide in Wuhan, she is awesome and her driver is fun even though he speaks absolutely no english!!!

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  14. Donna says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Yay!!!! Doing the “happy dance” for you !!!!!

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  15. Hannah says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Only ten days? So happy for you. And she’ll be in your arms so soon!

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  16. Lisa says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Great great news!!! I’m so happy for your family and that precious little girl!! Can’t wait to see pictures!!!

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  17. Laura Ruth says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    The six-leaf clover worked! Oh, I am SO EXCITED! Can’t WAIT!

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  18. holly arnold says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Wonderful news, praying for a blessed trip!
    Best,
    Holly

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  19. Sophi Belle says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Great news! Congratulations!! <3

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  20. Lee Ann says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Awesome news Stef!!! Can’t wait to see her in your arms!! Praying for a safe trip for you!! 🙂

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  21. Amy says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    We have the same CA date, but I’m not sure yet when we arrive in GZ. See you in there:)

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  22. Sarah says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Dalton must be so excited. You’ll be in my prayers.

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  23. Leslie says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    FINALLY! YEAH!!!

    Saw your ? on RQ. We always stay in China Hotel and like it a lot. Only 10-minute taxi ride to island. Never stayed anywhere else in GUZ though to compare to.

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  24. Audra says

    March 20, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    YAY!! So JOYFUL for your family! Definitely a WONDERFUL Easter gift! Celebrating with you and anxious and excited to follow along!

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  25. Amy Meeker says

    March 20, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    YEAH! Got it on the calendar and I’ll be praying!

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  26. ashley says

    March 20, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Congratulations on being one step closer!

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  27. maggie kessler says

    March 20, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    I have been reading your blog for a while now and realized that we will both be in Guangzhou at the same time. Who knows maybe we will run into each other while there. Have a smooth trip. M

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  28. Wendy says

    March 20, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Wow….this is so exciting! Congratulations!!! I cannot wait to see that precious little girl in the arms of her awesome Momma!

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  29. Teri says

    March 20, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Awesome news…so very exciting!

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  30. Mrs. Baker says

    March 20, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    o my goodness that is so exciting!! congrats!!

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  31. tish says

    March 20, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    wow! that seems like a quick trip for china!

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  32. Shauna says

    March 20, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Congratulations!

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  33. Catherine says

    March 20, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Congratulations! Tellula will be in your arms soon….SOON!!!

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  34. Andrea says

    March 20, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    So happy for you all! She certainly looks squishy in all those layers!

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  35. Linny Saunders says

    March 20, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    I am soooo excited for all of you. It’s just around the corner now! Will be praying you there and back and can’t wait to see her in your arms – forever! Sure wish I was getting ready to go to China to bring another one home. My heart aches to go there again. So happy for you! xo

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  36. Carrie Allen says

    March 20, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Great news. Excited for your family and the newest little addition.

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  37. Di says

    March 20, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Great news! Is Dalton getting excited?

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  38. Jen McCoy says

    March 20, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Apparently that 6-leaf clover worked…. So happy for you!!!

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  39. Jenny W. says

    March 20, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Congratulations. Can’t come soon enough. Those cheeks need some serious squeezing’.

    Have a wonderful and blessed trip to your little beauty.

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  40. Cedar/ Joyful Mama says

    March 20, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Congratulations! Safe Travels!

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  41. Snekcip says

    March 20, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Congratulations! So happy for your family!!!

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  42. Sheryl says

    March 20, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Best news I’ve heard all day! Congrats on being one major step closer to Miss Tallula! Won’t be long now.

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  43. Campbell says

    March 20, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    So thrilling!! That little one has won the family lottery!! I so look forward to following your journey!! God Bless!!

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  44. Amber Leggio says

    March 20, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    Yeah God. TA was the best two letters I heard. We are still in Lanzhou and our little girl is slowly revealing herself to us each day. Praying your precious one will feel safe and loved in your arms.

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  45. Lydia says

    March 20, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Congratulations!! Kind of bummed I don’t get to meet you there though! Our CA is April 3 and we are returning April 6th with our new little edition. So happy you got in before the huge trade fair (at least most of it.)
    Blessings,
    Lydia

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  46. Connie J says

    March 20, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    i am so so excited for you, sister!!!! can’t wait to follow along. yes, exhale…

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  47. Katie says

    March 20, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    So 6 leaf clovers do bring travel dates…:)

    Congrats!!

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  48. stacey milchman says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Super exciting news! She is so adorable. Good luck as you make the final preparations.
    We are just a couple of weeks behind you- still waiting for TA. I think I will go out in my yard and search for a 6 leaf clover!

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  49. Diana says

    March 20, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    YAY!!!!!! I can not wait to see that little luv in your arms.. (Are you going..?) I am totally out of the loop!!!!!!

    What an Easter blessing to land in her province on Easter Sunday!!!!! Perfect!

    Hugs,
    Diana

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  50. Aus says

    March 21, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    HOORAH – those six leaf clover are REALLY GOOD!!

    Saw the comment about hotels – I don’t “do” RQ – we really liked the Victory on the island – better than the WS (closed right now anyway) – Great breakfast at the Victory!

    So looking forward to following you guys in country!!

    hugs – and a little snoopy dance –

    aus and co.

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  51. lisa says

    March 21, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    YAY!!!! SO happy to see the wonderful news!! This definitely put a big ole smile on my face!!!

    Gosh, she just takes your breath away!! What a beautiful little girl.

    xoxo,

    Lisa

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  52. DITA says

    March 21, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Scoot over, Americans….we’re getting one more precious little one on our couch!
    So happy for all of you!

    xoxo
    Dita

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  53. kristi says

    March 21, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    “Ni-haw!” (as my Chinese meets the south little gal would say).

    So happy that you finally have dates. And I can hardly believe that you will be in GZ at the same time as one of my long time friends ~ who just happens to be next door neighbors with the family that is adopting Julia from AOW. Wish I was a stowe away on this trip!

    Blessings to you!

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  54. Patty says

    March 21, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Sweet! April 10 was our gotcha day in Wuhan –in 2006! Be prepared for any sort of weather—we started with HEAT–wore capri’s and sandals…..2 days later the temps dropped unexpectedly into the upper 40’s/low 50’s and we were freezing!
    Congratulations!!

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  55. Leigh says

    March 22, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    She is just beautiful! So happy for you and how God has designed you and is sustaining you to be Mommy to many blessings!

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