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Tuesday, April 11, 2006

AAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!


I want to take a minute and brag on my husband. At 1:30 am today, he completed all projects, tests, etc. for this semester. He has crammed four weeks of requirements into two- as he had to finish before we leave. He has had little sleep these past couple of weeks- usually staying up past 3 am and then working and being actively involved in our family as well. God has granted him a determination, strength and stamina that could only come from Him and I am so thankful for that. We are SO excited that its OVER- atleast for a few weeks. Let me just go on record saying that I am married to my best friend. He is my anchor and truly the person I want to share with in this adventure called life. We celebrate 14 years of dating today- I love you Drew and thank God for the treasure He poured out on me of having you as my husband.
This is my final post in the United States- next post CHINA!! We leave our house tomorrow morning at 7 AM!! The excitement in this house is so thick, you almost couldn't stand it! Poor Kalie woke up squealing and now has to go to school and take SAT's- yuk! She even called me on the way to school and said - WE LEAVE FOR CHINA TOMORROW!! Karlee's energy level is probably at the height of anything we have seen. Talk about INTENSE! We asked her this morning why she was so excited- she said KATE KATE KATE!!- She has obviously comprehended quite a bit! So funny. Then there are Drew and myself. What can I say??It's here- the moment we knew one day would come is HERE! WOOOO HOOOOO!
I am going to post the referral picture of Kate one more time- isn't she a doll??? Thanks to everyone for your comments and prayers and support. They mean the world to us and make this trip so much easier. We love you all! "Talk" to you from China!

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

The Green's from Harvest, Alabama are praying for you. You are in our every thought right now. Praise God bringing Ms. Kate to her forever family! We cant wait to follow your journey each day. Love to all of you and God Bless you!!

Jerry, Connie, Austin and soon to be Lily Grace (My angel waiting in China).

Blair, Vicki and Nathan said...

Your family is in our prayers! What feelings are coming back to me! It has only been 6 weeks since we left. My heart is pounding just thinking about your journey. Unless you've done this it is hard to really grasp the whole experience. Have a wonderful time and I will continue to pray for Kate, that her bonding and attaching to her new family will be smooth! And also that Kaley and Karlie will handle things well!
Love,
Vicki Parker

Asher, Esther & Emma's Jie Jie said...

Have a wonderful trip!!! We have been home three weeks with Tian (Esther-also called "Brittany" from Lifeline's list last year) and she is doing great. We had a wonderful time in China-everything was spectacular and our guides were the best!! If Rebecca is your guide in Guangzhou, please tell her we (Claudio, Sera & Tian Manubens) say hello!!! Praying Kate has a great transition!

-Sera Manubens
Big Sis to "Tian" 3, a: 3/12/06 from Shenzhen
and Emma 3, a: 8/24/04 from Beijing

Anonymous said...

WHOOOO HOOOOO for Drew! That is a load off!!! Praise God!
Lori, I know you will be faithful in keeping us up to date with tons of pictures and detailed posts! You KNOW we are on the edge of our seats here in the USA!!! PRAYING PRAYING PRAYING!
Safe, healthy, and happy travel!
Kate, you are coming home girly and we are praying for you too!!!

Anonymous said...

Lori and Drew,
Kate is an angel,she already looks like part of your family. Kalie, and Karlee(only by a few months) will be the best big sisters ever! Congratulations on your new addition. She is beautiful!
<>< Laura Dunlap

Anonymous said...

/drew and lori,

charlotte shared this site with me and what a blessing it was to read of your journey! it warmed my heart! precious kate does look like a petite little princess.how awesome it is that she is a part of such a wonderful forever family. one of the pictures of little kate reminded me somehow of kalie when she was that age!i am going to share this site with my lindsey. you know, she went to east asia in college for 6 weeks one summer and can't wait to get an opportunity to go back. one of the things she loved most were the precious children. she showed me a picture of one little child being potty trained! it was walking down the street with the back out of it's diaper!! thankfully kate comes to you potty trained! you all have been in my thoughts and prayers.
can't wait to see you all when you get home!

love,
sandra johnson