GOOD NEWS! Thankfully we're one step closer to bringing our little girl home. Today is one day closer! Just this morning, our agency notified us that they have received our LOA (Letter of Acceptance). We will again state on paper that we choose to pursue the adoption of our little one and then return that paper to China. Next, we will apply for immigration paperwork that will allow her to come home to the US.
Are you curious about the updated pictures we received?
The orphanage director sent them to our agency rep after receiving the package we sent for Sister. We were not expecting a response at all, let alone pictures of our sweetie.
She's pretty cute!
Her hair cut screams "Mini Dawn" as I'm somewhat convinced that my Dad and his roll of Scotch tape have taken a side job in China trimming bangs!
See? I told you she was cute!! That smile...
He Knows My Name
Long before Sister's first family saw her precious face.
Even before she became a tiny bundle in an orphanage.
And still years before we petitioned that she would be our daughter.
God knew her name. He knew that we would be part of her story.
And we're excited to share...
Stella is a variation of my family name "Stell". It also means Star. We're still a little unsure whether her middle name(s) with be Ann and Lyu (her Chinese name) or maybe we'll do a combination of those 2 middles names. Either way, Ann will be given to honor 2 precious ladies - her grandmothers (Suzanne and Annie). While she'll share a few letters from each of their names, I'm hoping in expectation that she will not only love Jesus as they do, but also be as crafty, creative, and talented as her SuSu and have the mad cooking/baking skills of her Hoo Hoo.
Joey's Heart of Compassion
Joey's prayer a few months ago in Sunday school (1/25/15):
"Dear God, please be with the children who don't have parents on the other side of the world...Be a Dad to them. Amen." I was shocked and humbled to hear this simple prayer come from his lips, the tenderness of his heart. May God continue to soften the hearts of us and our children to desire that every single little one would know the love and security of a family!
Wow Dawn! This is so moving! I think Lyuann would be a perfect middle name! Can't wait to meet your little star!
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