tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29312790423848528572024-03-05T07:35:49.850-06:00Blessings on White Horse DriveStacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07795477326420224671noreply@blogger.comBlogger219125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931279042384852857.post-26460962316863349782015-09-05T21:14:00.000-05:002015-09-05T21:14:37.351-05:00Beach BirthdaysFriday morning at 6am (2 days before birthday day!) I mentioned to Trent that we should surprise Hudson & Isabella with a trip to the beach for their birthdays. Both have birthdays on the 30th.<br />
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We quickly researched where to go, found an RV spot <i>ON THE BEACH,</i> quickly loaded up and left. A couple of hours down the road I gave each of them a basket of beach toys as a clue to where we were headed. We let Trey in on the secret earlier that morning and he was just as excited as they were!<br />
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We arrived late afternoon, set up camp and headed to the beach. <br />
Every one of us had an amazing time. The kids spent hours digging in the sand and busting waves.<br />
Even Jack loved it!!<br />
The walk to the beach from our RV consisted of hiking over a berm and crossing the road. <br />
SO EASY!<br />
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Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07795477326420224671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931279042384852857.post-55303996547247885902014-10-05T17:07:00.000-05:002014-10-05T17:07:20.778-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This video is so old- but hilarious.</div>
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On new news….we won our fb game Thursday.</div>
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Hudson had a great game! He caught a pass for the conversion point!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is in the endzone. He was so excited about that point!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He also has a big fan!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trey played another great game as well, with 7 touchdowns and a conversion point.<br />I love watching these boys play!</td></tr>
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Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07795477326420224671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931279042384852857.post-2494100951176315672014-09-28T09:52:00.000-05:002014-09-28T09:52:41.107-05:00<div style="text-align: center;">
This weeks game turned out a lot differently than our game two weeks ago. We played an older team. An 8th grade team. A really BIG 8th grade team! Needless to say…..we lost. 47-6. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hudson got in on the action and carried the ball a couple yards.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He did run the ball in for our 6 points.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hudson blocking for Trey!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm pretty sure every week will be a David and Goliath week for Hud.</td></tr>
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And here are some that will make you smile.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Izzy is such good help with Jet.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jet LOVES ball!!! Any kind of ball!<br />We LOVE Jet. ; )</td></tr>
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My nephew was injured Friday night during his FB game.</div>
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He is a freshman quarterback on Varsity who has a VERY BRIGHT future in whatever he does. </div>
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His dream since he was a little boy (4 or 5 years old) has been to play in the NFL. I will not be one bit surprised if he does. To put it in perspective….it is only his collar bone. We know it could be so much worse than it is. And really, he has handled this like such a pro. It's just so disappointing to have watched him work so hard at something he loves so much, to have ended so early in the season. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Isabella adores Jace. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These two have so much in common and always enjoy hanging out.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love him like my own!</td></tr>
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Although it wasn't my boys' first football game of their football career- it was Covenant Academy's first school team football game ever. And boy was it exciting!!!</div>
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Covenant Academy is jumping into the competitive school sports world this year with football, volleyball, basketball and maybe track and cross country. </div>
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Covenant won 33-6! The boys played great! And most of all they had fun!</div>
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Trey is #7 and Hudson is #9<br />
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Trey showed his mad football skills with 4 touchdowns and 3 extras. (That's 27 points!)<br />
Needless to say….he was having a great time! As was his momma!!<br />
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Trey's position is running back and outside linebacker.<br />
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Hudson plays nose guard and receiver and on this play he caught a 30 yard pass!! <br />
Here he is with the ball being tackled.<br />
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Hudson had to block this 240 pounder all night! And he did quite well I might add!</div>
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He may be the littlest and the youngest, but he might also be the toughest!!!</div>
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I love when Trent helps coach his boys.<br />
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Hudson amazes me. <br />
His whole life changed only three years ago and he has embraced every single part of it.<br />
He looks up to Trey and learns so much from him. <br />
God did a wonderful, wonderful thing by giving us this precious gift.<br />
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Wednesday, August 20, 2:00am I got the phone call to come and get Jet. </div>
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Kim and Wesley left for the hospital as soon as I pulled up to their house. After getting the car seat into my car and packing a few clothes for Jet I quietly wrapped him up, grabbed his puppy he won't sleep without and carried him to the car. He was awake the whole ride back to my house and didn't make a peep until he saw us pull into the garage and then he uttered a few excited words.</div>
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I quickly and quietly brought him in and put him into his bed. He was asleep in 15 minutes. </div>
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I am so thankful he is happy and comfortable to be whisked away in the middle of the night to come stay at Grandma's house. He is my sweet boy.</div>
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Late the next afternoon I took him to the hospital to meet his little sister where he was quiet and disinterested in her. He touched her nose a couple of times and then pushed her away. </div>
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Yep! He's all boy!!! Balls….not babies!!</div>
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Sophie was over 12 and the only one able to go to the hospital to meet Stella.</div>
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Since Trey was at Basketball practice last night, he and the other two got to meet Stella today when Kim and Wesley brought her over after they were discharged from the hospital. </div>
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Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07795477326420224671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931279042384852857.post-89480976952573226182014-08-19T20:54:00.000-05:002014-08-19T20:54:23.689-05:00Catching Up<div>
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New news coming soon so I am updating the last 8 months in the lives of the Richmond's! </div>
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Amazing how fast the days, weeks and months fly by. I don't see that changing any time soon, either.</div>
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Our summer has been fun and full for sure!</div>
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<li>Trey played on a traveling basketball team and has great friends through that.</li>
<li>In March my sister, Jennifer, my niece, Johnnye and Kim and I went to see Wicked. It was WICKED AWESOME!</li>
<li>Jet turned ONE!! I haven't even blogged about that SWEET boy!!! </li>
<li>The boys have been making money by working a few days a week for our neighbor. </li>
<li>We purchased an RV and LOVE it!!! We've made two long trips back to Kansas and I don't think I could travel any other way now. No more dirty public restrooms. No more greasy fast food. No more hotel rooms. No more leaving Jack (our yellow Lab) home alone. We love the RV!!!!</li>
<li>We've decided to homeschool three of the kids this year.</li>
<li>Now we are waiting for the most exciting part of all……Stella!!! A new grandbaby!!! She is due any day now and the phone is always charged and nearby waiting for the call to come. </li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loves his Great Grandma, too!!</td></tr>
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Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07795477326420224671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931279042384852857.post-80011881820975185062014-01-26T18:05:00.000-06:002014-01-26T18:05:32.405-06:00My Sweet IzzyFour years ago today. January 26, 2011<br />
Gotcha Day.<br />
THE most <b><i><u>special</u></i></b> day of my life.<br />
Not the most important. <br />
The most special. By far.<br />
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She is the funniest, sweetest, bravest, most disciplined child of mine. <br />
She is also bossy. Irritating at times because of her ability to talk non-stop.<br />
Other than that- she is my pure joy. I am in complete love with this girl.<br />
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She loves "her" China. I love "her" China. <br />
More and more I think of her birth mother-whereas before it wasn't anything I put much thought into. After our trip back with Lori and visiting her orphanage I think about her quite a bit. After learning new information from her file at the orphanage, there is without a doubt in my mind she was loved very much. And because of a difficult decision by her birth parents I am blessed abundantly.<br />
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As you can see she was trying her best to be brave about this whole thing. She said the words, "Mama. Baba." And then she changed her mind. She wasn't having any of it. Poor girl.<br />
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We decided since it was so traumatic for her we would leave and do the paperwork later. She literally thought she was going home. Her orphanage home. That's why you see no tears in the next two photos. She agreed to let me hold her hand, carry her and sit on my lap. I was the nice lady who gave her food and toys. But in her mind- she didn't have to keep me.<br />
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But….as soon as we hit the hotel lobby she knew it was not where she was supposed to be. A meltdown occurred. We quickly made it to our hotel room where she cried hard for a good 20 minutes. It was the turning point for her. She had decided to go with it. While Trey was a fun GeGe and BaBa was pretty much the pack mule (per her orders), I was her lifeboat. I happily carried around that bossy, 33 pound, 5 1/2 year old. And after waiting 4 1/2 years for a healthy 2 year old, then deciding to switch to an older special needs child…..I shudder to think that I could have missed out on this. God definitely chose her for our family. She was meant to be mine. She is my mini me.<br />
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Us together in her beloved China. November 2013<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Happy Gotcha Day, my sweet Izzy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many friends have requested to be Lori McCary's travel companion to China since Doug was unable to make the journey with her. Some bribery was even reported by certain friends in order to be considered as top choice for traveling mate. But after considering the pros and cons of each applicant (such as maturity level, cultural sensitivities, fearlessness of flying, the ability to display a reasonable level of maturity and such), it was decided that me and my daughter, Isabella would be first choice. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This sadly created much discontent among several of the applicants not chosen for this special privilege. But unfortunately, only one adult could join Lori on the journey and I was the obvious choice after much deliberate consideration. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yet, one particular friend refused to take no for an answer and somehow, beyond comprehension she continually popped up in the most unexpected ways and unexpected of places. At first, we found this quite humorous. But honestly, became somewhat alarmed and irritated by her relentlessly showing up at very inconvenient times. As the trips photographer, I decided that I should begin to document these strange appearances through photos. Following is all the evidence we need to prove her presence in the great land of China. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To preserve her dignity we will not disclose her identity, but simply refer to her here as Flat Sonia.</span></div>
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Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07795477326420224671noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931279042384852857.post-73576026441470084152013-11-18T07:03:00.005-06:002013-11-18T07:03:54.173-06:00Recap of Thursday and FridayThursday-<br />
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We got up early and took a l-o-n-g drive to BenXi to visit a little girl in an orphanage who very much needs a family. What a sweet girl!!<br />
She is 10 years old. Likes to paint and dance. Her file says Downs Syndrome, but Lori and I disagree on that diagnosis. She has no Downs symptoms. Lori is familiar with Williams Syndrome and thinks this is the case.<br />
This girl needs to be rescued. She needs to be held, rocked, loved and spoken sweet words to. How beautiful she will be with long hair and a bow. I honestly did not know she was a girl when we first met her. As Lori told her how special she was, pretty she was, smart she was and the longer she held her the more she seemed to melt right into her arms. When Lori would ask her a question- she would repeat it perfectly. She does NOT speak English!<br />
At one point I introduced her to Isabella and had Sophie translate that Isabella was my daughter and that she too, was from China. That got her attention. Did it give her hope that one day she could also have a family?<br />
She had to leave after awhile to go eat lunch. So we stayed and visited with the orphanage doctor, director and ayis. As we were leaving the orphanage through a little courtyard we noticed her standing at the window waving to us. An image that has been burned into my mind that represents so many of the orphans who desperately want a mommy and a daddy. We were leaving her there. Where's the hope for these kids? Before you meet them, look their in the eyes, see the hurt, the longing, the blank stares- it's not real. <br />
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After the visit to the orphanage we ate lunch at a REAL Chinese restaurant. The table next to us had the whole fish, whole frogs and more. Isabella was really watching to see if they were going to eat it. I let her stare at the whole thing because... well....everyone in China stares!! They talked sweet to her as we were on our way out so they weren't bothered in the least. Haha!<br />
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Our driver for the week (who is awesome!) cracked his acorns for the girls. (Can I say that?!)<br />
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After lunch we toured the BenXi Water Caves. Inside this mountain is a running river and stalactites everywhere. The whole thing was amazing! Isabella learned how awesome and creative our Creator is. <br />
Oddly, the first part of the cave you walk through were dinosaur replicas along the path. I'm pretty sure they had the whole millions & billions of years thing going on because they also had a cave family. So random! And weird.<br />
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The drive to BenXi gave us the opportunity to see the countryside and how a lot of Chinese peasants live. There is such a contrast between the city people and country people. It looks like a third world country. Shacks are built next to each other with courtyards around them where their gardens are growing or animals are kept. Some may have running water or electricity. Everywhere I look in China I see the old mixed in with the new. <br />
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Friday morning we were up and packing for Guangzhou. Melinda came by with Ethan and Makaila to say goodbye to Abby. What an emotional morning. Even I shed a few tears! <br />
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We flew to Guangzhou.<br />
The internet here sucks.<br />
The end.<br />
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SATURDAY<br />
Did nothing?<br />
SUNDAY<br />
Did nothing again?<br />
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MONDAY (which was today)<br />
Big day in China. <br />
It's so special it requires its own post.<br />
Goodnight from Guangzhou!<br />
<br />Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07795477326420224671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931279042384852857.post-73980947602122993232013-11-13T08:09:00.000-06:002013-11-13T08:09:11.781-06:00Today we visited a group of Chinese foster parents who get together often to support and encourage one another. At the end of the meeting several prayed for their families and their foster children. It was very moving to hear them pray to the One True God for the fatherless. <br />
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Oh! And I got to cuddle with my new love, Ethan!!<br />
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Tomorrow we will travel to BenXi to visit an orphanage. So excited to see some kiddos!!<br />
<br />Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07795477326420224671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931279042384852857.post-19319668543482249252013-11-12T17:03:00.001-06:002013-11-12T17:03:42.984-06:00Updating everyone on what and where Izzy and I are right now-<div>
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My last post was about how busy life has been since our move to Texas. My latest excuse for not blogging has been that I have been preparing to travel half way around the world. We are now here and can't wait to show you all that has happened. </div>
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When Lori and Doug decided to do another adoption they knew one of them would need to stay home with Rachel, who is waiting for a new heart- just in case that life changing call would come while in China. That is when Lori asked if Isabella and I would like to travel to China with her and Kate. </div>
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I told her I'd really have to think about it.</div>
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Of course we would go to China!!!! Izzy and I LOVE China!!</div>
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Sooooo......to recap the last 5 days.......</div>
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Friday the 8th, Izzy and I flew out of San Antonio (awesome airport BTW) and met Lori and Kate in Dallas. We then boarded our 14 1/2 hour flight to Incheon, Korea where we landed, in a stupor, I might add! Oh my...we were miserable. All four of us! About 4 hours later we took one last plane ride to Shenyang, China. We arrived in Shenyang late Saturday night feeling like the living dead. Our guide, Sophie, took us to our hotel room (which is actually a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom, living room, full kitchen/dining room apartment!! WITH a washer/dryer!!) This place has been amazing for the 5 of us. So much room and we have used the kitchen many times. I brought enough food to last a month as I remembered on my last trip to China (to get Sophie and Hudson) there were lots of hunger pains! Haha! It has made things convenient for us as it is not always easy to take Abby out.</div>
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This has been the most unconventional adoption I have ever heard of. </div>
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On Sunday we had Meetcha Day. Not Gotcha Day.</div>
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Abby has lived with a Christian American woman who has fostered her since she was 2 years old. Melinda, her foster mom, literally saved her life when she took her home. Since then Abby has not only thrived but knows all about Jesus. Abby has a foster sister named Makaila and a foster brother named Ethan. Both still with Melinda looking for their Forever Families. Anyone would be lucky to have one of these precious kiddos in their families.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Izzy and Kate waiting for Abby</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Isabella was the videographer.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Melinda aka Mama and Lori aka Mommy</td></tr>
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Since Abby turned 8 years old on Thursday the 7th, Melinda thought it would be nice to have a birthday party with all her friends from China and her new mommy and sister. It was so nice to meet the people who have been a part of Abby's life here in China.</div>
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So, we spent the day at Melinda's apartment meeting everyone and celebrating Abby. Melinda made the most of her last night with Abby and it was bitter sweet. She has loved Abby for 5 years, yet has always known a mommy and daddy is what she really needed. It was not easy for Melinda and she handled it with love and grace.</div>
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Monday we met at the Civil Affairs office and had our official Gotcha Day! When we were done we left with Abby and came back to the apartment to settle in. I will say this is not/ will not be easy for Doug and Lori, but it will be one of the biggest blessings ever! </div>
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We did meet a lady from Abby's orphanage who handled the adoption. At one point all children in Lioaning province living in foster care had to be returned to the orphanage because of a devastating fire which killed several. Abby was one of the children to be returned. This woman from the orphanage, whom Sophie refers to as the teacher, was so moved by Abby and Melinda's grief, that a week later she returned Abby to her home with Melinda. She was also very thankful to Lori for adopting Abby, knowing it won't be easy. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sophie translating. Such beautiful writing!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Melinda, orphanage teacher, Lori</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Abby wasn't cooperating very well- but "teacher" laughed through it all.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Then....Abby planted a kiss on her cheek!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And "teacher" thought it was awesome. <br /> I love these pictures showing how she truly feels about these kids in her orphanage.</td></tr>
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We also went back to Melinda's to visit and get some more of Abby's things. We got to visit and love on her other two kiddos, Ethan and Makaila. And I am completely smitten with Ethan!!</div>
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After a good long visit we came back to the apartment- figured out how to get online and posted photos.</div>
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Today we went back to the Civil Affairs and finalized the adoption. It was nice to see the lady from the orphanage again. After a rough morning with Abby we headed back to the apartment. This afternoon Sophie, our guide, took us to eat and to the market to get a few things. As the day went along, Abby has improved in her communication and obeying. Getting a new mama isn't always easy! She has been making us laugh tonight. She really is the sweetest little girl! Hugging Kate and Izzy is her favorite thing. Along with Pooh Bear, Veggie Tales, doggies and baby dolls!</div>
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Every day has been jam packed and we have a lot more to do and see. It has been a wonderful trip and amazing to watch a family begin a new chapter in their lives. We will continue to see Melinda throughout the week- something I believe is so great for Abby and Melinda. She is such a godsend for these kids! </div>
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Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07795477326420224671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931279042384852857.post-12839860656065221152013-09-16T10:02:00.000-05:002013-09-16T10:03:24.056-05:00Life LatelyIt's September.<br />
We moved in March.<br />
It's been a little crazy around here since then. A lot crazy.<br />
So here is a quick view of what we've been up to since the big move!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">March</span><br />
20 The girls and I (plus the dog and cat) left for Texas.<br />
I get a call from TR, in the ER, that Hudson had fallen and fractured his hand.<br />
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21 Trent and the boys make it to Texas.<br />
22 The movers show up with a FULL semi load of our stuff.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">arriving!<br />
the difference between Kansas and southern Texas in March is green and warm!</td></tr>
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Friends from home were in the area and came to see us. It was wonderful to see familiar faces!<br />
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26 Met with Covenant Academy.<br />
27 Kids started school.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">April</span><br />
21 I am a grandma!<br />
Jet Wesley Georgeson was born on his Great Grandma Neva's birthday!!<br />
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27 Horses are here!!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">May</span><br />
1-4 Wesley, Kim & Jet come to visit from North Dakota!<br />
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8-13 Jim came to visit.<br />
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22 Last day of school.<br />
23-27 Krehbiels are here!!!!<br />
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31 TR and boys travel to Norton<br />
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1-7 Boys go to Kanakuk Kamp in Missouri (where they spend the week with cousins and friends)<br />
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1 Wesley, Kim & Jet move to Texas!!!<br />
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3-7 Sophie has swimming lessons.<br />
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8 Izzy has her first Cleft Clinic appointment in San Antonio.<br />
8 TR and boys are home!<br />
13-17 Parents (and Emma) come to visit!!<br />
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17-21 VBS<br />
28-July 6 McCary's here!!<br />
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13 OKLAHOMA! at the Fredricksburg Theatre Company. It was awesome!<br />
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15-17 Brian and friends are here for White Horse Foundation strategic planning.<br />
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20-27 Home to Kansas for family, friends and the County Fair!<br />
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28 Back to Texas with an extra man sized boy. Jace!!!<br />
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31 20th Wedding Anniversary and Sophie's 2nd Gotcha Day.<br />
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1 Parents come back to visit with two more cousins in tow. Jonah and Jenessa!!!<br />
2 Sophie's 16th birthday.<br />
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4 Beydlers leave for Kansas and take the cousins with.<br />
4 THE KING AND I at the Cialloux Theatre<br />
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8 Hudson's 2nd Gotcha Day!<br />
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24 Celebrated Wesley's 24th Birthday at Coyote Ranch.<br />
30 Hudson and Isabella's Birthdays. #10 & #9. We celebrated by going to Bandera Days for the weekend to see an Indian PowWow, Longhorn Cattle Drive/Parade and Rodeo! Fun!!<br />
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In between all that we've had speech twice a week, occupational therapy & physical therapy once a week, football practice & cheerleading practice twice a week, tumbling, orthodontist appointments, ENT appointments, audiology appointments, optometrist appointments, chiropractor appointments, neurology appointments, work at Covenant Academy to get it ready for the new school year and have since added ballet. <br />
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School has started and I'm glad!! <br />
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We will miss you Jenessa!!!</div>
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Two years ago this summer I was in China for 24 days bringing home Sophie and Hudson.</div>
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Last summer my oldest, Wesley, married Kim.</div>
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Wesley and Kim moved to North Dakota for job opportunities.</div>
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Every year on January 26th we celebrate one of the most important dates ever.<br />
The day we got <b><i>her.</i></b><br />
<b><i>Long XiaoHua.</i></b><br />
My sweet <b><i>little flower</i></b>.<br />
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Three years ago we got the spunkiest, loudest, bravest, smartest, bossiest, most wonderful 5 1/2 year old ever. And our lives have changed for the BETTER! It chokes me up every time I think about how much I love her. <br />
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Although the first few hours were very rough for her on this day three years ago, this might be her favorite day of the year. She LOVES Gotcha Day! She puts it on her school calendar and counts down the days! When she came down this morning she looked at me with wide eyes and a big grin just waiting for me to say, "Happy Gotcha Day!!" She did the same to her dad. <br />
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<br />Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07795477326420224671noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931279042384852857.post-25071413978621506952012-10-26T15:10:00.000-05:002012-10-26T15:10:25.345-05:00What To SayIt's been almost two months since I last posted on here. Where does the time go? <br />
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Life has been moving right along! School is going strong, AWANA is going good, football season has come and gone (and it was fun!!) and Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here - like.....tomorrow!!!!<br />
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Grandpa Garrett</div>
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This morning my step-dad received the Honorary American FFA Degree award at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis this morning. He is a wonderful teacher and all of his students love him.</div>
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I am also getting a mommy break next week and I can't wait!!!!</div>
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Football has started for Trey, school has started for us, birthdays, sleepovers at the farm, Awana, and football games to cheer at!! We also did our LAST post placement report!! Yea!!!</div>
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Wesley and Kim came home from a rainy honeymoon in Cabo and took a day to pack a trailer and head north! They slept their first night in their new home last night! Trent is on his way home from visiting and reported that they are so happy to finally be in their own place.</div>
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We just finished our second week of school and I have to say it's been a lot of work for everyone to adjust. The great part about school this year is that we have added a new teacher!! <br />
My sister, Olivia is here to help with the load and I KNOW FOR SURE I couldn't do this without her!<br />
She is awesome!!<br />
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Isabella attended Cheer Camp this year.</div>
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Last Friday at our first home FB game she got to do her thing!!</div>
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Oh YA, BABY!!!!!<br />
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The highlight of my week was going to the first K-State FB game of the year!!</div>
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It's been a couple of years since I've been and it was SO fun!!</div>
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She said I'm the only one who knows how to get around in Manhattan. But I think she really wanted me to go <br />
because she thinks I'm such a cool aunt. <br />
Right, Johnnye? : )</td></tr>
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Awana Games</div>
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Trey's first FB game is tomorrow. I love football and can't wait to watch him score some touchdowns!!</div>
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Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07795477326420224671noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931279042384852857.post-12508958068768315782012-08-25T13:01:00.000-05:002012-08-25T13:01:00.908-05:00Cracked Foundation<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium;">This post is from the blog<a href="http://thevoiceofadventure.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> The Voice of Adventure</a>. Her name is Angel and she has an amazing way with words when it comes to adoption and the adopted child.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium;">If you are an adoptive parent, you will understand this.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium;">If you are not an adoptive parent, please read this and get a small glimpse of our lives and what our adopted kiddos have gone through and will continue to go through. And then go read <a href="http://thevoiceofadventure.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Angel's blog</a>. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000; font-size: medium;"><b>There are people who think that children who are adopted are weird. There is nothing weird about them. There is, very often, something broken... cracked.. at their very foundation.</b></span></div>
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<br style="background-color: #f6f3d1; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f6f3d1; color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><b>That's the reality. The thing about a cracked foundation is it must be repaired or the structure is unstable. It's likely to be a messy job during the process. It may look HORRIBLE for awhile. It may require intense work. It may require special tools and skills. </b></span><br style="background-color: #f6f3d1; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f6f3d1; color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="background-color: #f6f3d1; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f6f3d1; color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><b>Here's the amazing part though. If repaired correctly and with skill the foundation will be stronger after the repair than it ever was originally. </b></span><br style="background-color: #f6f3d1; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f6f3d1; color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="background-color: #f6f3d1; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"></span><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f6f3d1; clear: both; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f6f3d1; color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="background-color: #f6f3d1; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"></span><br style="background-color: #f6f3d1; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f6f3d1; color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><b>That's the beauty of things... people that are broken and healed are stronger in the end. Our children come split wide open with trauma and grief. They have most often endured more than the average adult. </b></span><br style="background-color: #f6f3d1; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f6f3d1; color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="background-color: #f6f3d1; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f6f3d1; color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><b>They were not easily broken. They have endured an emotional earthquake. The very fact that they are ALIVE is a testament to their strength. </b></span><br style="background-color: #f6f3d1; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f6f3d1; color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="background-color: #f6f3d1; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"></span><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f6f3d1; clear: both; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f6f3d1; color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="background-color: #f6f3d1; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f6f3d1; color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><b>So here they are... by no fault of their own... cracked wide open. We walk into brokenness and pain. We have to walk into that house with that gash in the floor knowing the mess that's going to occur. </b></span><br style="background-color: #f6f3d1; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f6f3d1; color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="background-color: #f6f3d1; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f6f3d1; color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><b>Even when we DO know it catches us off guard. We wonder what we've gotten ourselves into. We wonder if we will survive. We wonder if we can ever find the skills to help repair the foundation. </b></span><br style="background-color: #f6f3d1; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f6f3d1; color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="background-color: #f6f3d1; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f6f3d1; color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><b>And it's slow.. and it's hard.. and it's messy.. but we usually figure it out with some help. Our children heal. The cracks close. We find the tools or help or resources or knowledge and we DO THE WORK. AND IT'S WORTH IT! </b></span><br style="background-color: #f6f3d1; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f6f3d1; color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="background-color: #f6f3d1; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f6f3d1; color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><b>I'll tell you why it's worth it. A person who has been broken to bits and keeps fighting is the one we scream the loudest for isn't it? A person who loses everything and keeps going... THRIVES.. That person is different, unique, special.</b></span><br style="background-color: #f6f3d1; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f6f3d1; color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="background-color: #f6f3d1; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"></span><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f6f3d1; clear: both; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">
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Happy 23rd Birthday, Wesley!</div>
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I am now a Mother-in-Law.</div>
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The wedding was beautiful. Kim was beautiful.</div>
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When he was little we read the book<b style="font-style: italic;"> Love You Forever </b>all the time and I would say to him often;</div>
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Otherwise I would have NOTHIN'!!</div>
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And I have to say that he captured some awesome shots of the kids.</div>
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Both girls were beautiful. Isabella was the flower girl and of course she did her job like a pro! She had the biggest smile on her face and walked down the isle so proud. On her way, she smiled and waved at the audience. She will one day be Miss America, I swear!!</div>
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Sophie was the perfect lady. I just can't say how proud I am of her. She never once gave me trouble and was confident and did not cling to me or others. She had an absolute blast at the dance. </div>
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She danced so hard and long she got blisters!!!</div>
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We got her a new dress, had it altered and she wore it all night long. </div>
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She was beautiful and we had to keep our eye on her the whole night long as there were way too many college guys there!! Trent has been telling her that as her daddy he is her protector. </div>
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She smiles every time he tells her that. </div>
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Wesley and Hudson having a conversation about something!</div>
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And this?! How funny is this one?!!!</div>
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LOVE IT!!!</div>
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He's cute even when you can't see his face!</div>
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This is Lisa. My favorite sister-in-law in the whole world!!</div>
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Her son Caleb, the best man, and Wesley have been best friends since my wedding where they first met at 3 years old. I truly am blessed to have her and Trent's parents as my family.</div>
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This is my best friend Shari (left) and her sister Jennifer. Shari has been my best friend since 7th grade. It's such a funny story how it happened that we laugh about it often. They were my second family growing up. We were inseperable and would still be if we weren't on opposite sides of the state. </div>
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Shari is the one who drove me to the hospital when I had Wesley. She's always been there.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And Larry, my other father!! <br />
I don't have my picture with him because he was backed in corner and I couldn't get to him!!</td></tr>
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Wesley and Caleb at my wedding.</div>
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They were one month away from turning 4 years old.</div>
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I had two ring bearers without a flower girl and they were the sweetest boys!!</div>
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Growing up, Caleb often spent Spring Break with us. </div>
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It was never a dull moment with these two around!!</div>
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As the Best Man, Caleb gave a toast. He did such a good job he even made Wesley cry.</div>
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This is Jalana. Her friends call her J.</div>
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Wesley and Kim brought her home for the 4th of July this year- as her family lives in Florida. </div>
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You could say we adopted her into our family. </div>
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It was here she learned of Turtle Man and has since perfected his call. </div>
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She played basketball at K-State and will graduate in December. Currently she is waiting on a call from her agent to see where she will play ball next. She was so nice to my kids and we all love her. </div>
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These next two crack me up.</div>
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Trey and Stella, who are cousins, had something going on for part of the night.</div>
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Not sure what they were discussing, but it was darn cute!!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My sweet and beautiful cousin, Ryan!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My sweet boy.</td></tr>
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This is Domingo. Also known as Dom.</div>
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He was a groomsman.</div>
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A very good friend of Wesley's.</div>
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He likes my jeans.</div>
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Long story.</div>
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I am now his Mom, too.</div>
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We talked about how Hudson looks more like him than me, even though he is American Indian and Mexican not Chinese. We decided that since they look alike he might as well join the family, too.</div>
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We love you, Dom!</div>
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Now.....I would like to have just one summer without a life changing event.</div>
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I'm exhausted!!</div>
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One year ago (yesterday!) I received my little bundle of testosterone!!</div>
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I fell in love with this face the moment I saw him on CCAI's website. It took months for Trent to say yes- and I might add it was a "I give up" yes! </div>
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Bao YunFei did not know he was getting a family until the orphanage workers put him in the car that morning to drive him to Zhengzhou, China. I knew by the look on his face he had never seen me before ( I had sent a photo album in a care package months before!) and wasn't real sure about his situation. I felt SO BAD for him!! </div>
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Some of you might remember that minutes after meeting Bao YunFei he walked....then RAN out the front door! My thoughts were, "Oh crap! He's running away!!"</div>
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Only to find out all he had to do was pee!!</div>
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To say I am IN LOVE with this kid is an understatement.</div>
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He is every bit of a Mama's boy yet he can't get enough of hangin' with his dad or brothers.</div>
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He chose to go to the farm to stay the night to celebrate his Gotcha Day.</div>
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<br />Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07795477326420224671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931279042384852857.post-57330004585529997282012-08-07T21:30:00.000-05:002012-08-07T21:30:37.634-05:00Finally!!We finally found a day to celebrate Sophie's first birthday home!!<br />
Last Thursday (on her birthday) we had to go out of town to find both of us (and my mom) a dress for Wesley's wedding.<br />
SO......she was sweet enough to allow her party to be 4 days late.<br />
Most of the family was out of town anyway so it worked out best to have it last night.<br />
She had the whole family here and invited a friend to stay the night. They had so much fun!<br />
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It has been our tradition on birthday's to play the Ice Cream and Cake song like they do at Kamp.<br />
She was the first one to remind me that we not forget!<br />
Here she is in action.......<br />
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She loved every one of her gifts!</div>
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Her stash included everything from girly stuff like jewelry, nail kits, hair accessories and lotions....</div>
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to Duck Tape knives from Jonah! Haha!!</div>
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She read every one of her cards before she opened the gift. So thoughtful and sweet.</div>
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And, yes....that is a snowman gift bag. Haha!!</div>
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Sophie had an awesome first birthday home!!</div>
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Sophie last year on her 14th birthday. One day after her adoption.</div>
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First and foremost.....it's my anniversary!!</div>
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19 short, long years.</div>
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We really had to pull our act together to make it this far.</div>
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We are going to take a VACATION!!!</div>
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Alone.</div>
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We looked at pictures this morning of that day one year ago.</div>
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So much has changed since then.</div>
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She tells me all the time she loves us and that we are her favorite.</div>
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From the moment Tang Ting saw me she was hugging and holding me.</div>
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This is the first picture Kim took that Sunday afternoon when we walked into her orphanage.</div>
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She had a smile on her face most of the time on that day.</div>
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She had such a sweet, innocent and loving personality. And even though the trip for the two of us went downhill from there--she hasn't changed a bit. </div>
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As we were getting ready to leave her orphanage she said something to the orphanage woman. </div>
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They translated to me that she said, "I am not going to cry."</div>
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This girl was ready to go!</div>
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I often wonder what was going through her mind on this day.</div>
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I know for me as I got into bed that night all I could do was cry. Actually, I cried for the rest of the week. I didn't know how I was going to go through with this adoption.</div>
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She acted like a 3 year old and did weird things. She couldn't do basic kindergarten math and could barely read chinese. The only things that kept me from not signing all those papers the next day was that I didn't want to hurt her feelings, and I wondered what people would think of me.</div>
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Whether that's right or wrong I don't know. And even though I "saved"her from what could've been a pretty crappy future, I know that God has her here in our family, as my daughter, for me to learn something. And as time goes on I am more and more thankful she is here!!</div>
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Yes, it has been a very hard year for us, and even though I knew it was going to be hard, it didn't make it any easier. I'm telling myself the only way to go from here is UP! I have every confidence that she and I will make leaps and bounds this year. She has enough language to start piecing things together such as school, discipline, behavior, social situations and family gatherings. </div>
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One thing I have noticed is that she has become more confident and acts her age more and more. I can't wait to see how she much she will grow and change in the next year!! I can't wait to see how much<b><i><u> I </u></i></b>grow and change this year!!</div>Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07795477326420224671noreply@blogger.com3