Well, it's finally happening. Olivia Tian Yi was welcomed into the family (mommy, grandparents, uncle, extended family and MANY friends) the moment we saw her. After receiving a referral on 8/17/08 we knew that this was the little one God had created especially for us. And we were created especially for her. 24 hours later (after frantically calling physicians, my insurance company and lots of people to ask for prayer) paperwork was sent to China requesting to adopt this little girl. On 9/5/08 I received my pre-approval from China and on 9/25/08 I received my referral acceptance. Whoohoooooo!!! Now the fun really begins! The wait for my travel approval....and then we're (me, uncle John and auntie Christine) off to pick her up and bring her home! Olivia will be 2 years old on 10/30/08! I can't believe it's actually happening....
So as soon as the travel approval comes, we'll start working with the travel coordinator to book our trip to China. If all goes as planned, we will be in China within the next 5 weeks. Woweeeee and NI HAO! (That's all the chinese I know)
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Praise the LORD! After four long years of waiting, He is faithful to the dream He gave Karis. It has been a pleasure to be a part of this journey, but the next step of this journey is going to be the best. I'm so excited to meet Olivia.
We are SOOOOOOOOO excited for you Karis--Olivia is a lucky little girl and we can't wait to meet her. Love and prayers for all. --Diane
this little girl is so amazingly beautiful! How old is she in these photos? The next several months of your life will be fill with awe and excitement.
Tracy and Muriel
Karis - If you have any idea on her size I still have a lot of clothes left over that you are more then welcome to come and go through. She is so cute! Annette (one of the "China Moms")
Congratulations Karis! I'm one of Uncle John's St Olaf friends. I am so excited about your new daughter. My sister has two boys adopted from Vietnam. It can be a long and trying process, but the rewards are enormous. My sister wrote a book about her experiences called "Carried Safely Home" (author Kristin Scott Wong). I wish you the best with Olivia and your journey to China to carry her safely home!
Wow, it is really happening! Can't wait to follow every step of the way with this blog.
Congratulations, Karis!
Wow, it's been a while since I really had tears of joy in my eyes like I do right now. I rejoice with you and look forward to hearing about the rest of the journey! You and Olivia are in my prayers.
Karis - Words can't express how excited we are for you and Olivia to finally meet and become a family!! We remember well the anticipation, the nervousness, and the joy of our trip to China to adopt Jenna. We wish you all the best on this life changing journey. We'll be thinking of you and praying for a safe trip and a smooth transition into your "new life". You'll be a fantastic mom!! Can't wait to see both of you soon.
Praise God!!!! Remember when you were the first one to welcome Kyle into our family, remember the date???? November 20th he was born and you saw him the 21st. How awesome is that. God be with you as you venture into a new realm of parenthood. She is so blessed to have you as her Mom.
Love ya, Judy Hefner
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