We are leaving tomorrow! We'll get to Louisiana (that's where she is) Wednesday morning, we'll sign the paperwork and then hopefully we'll be able to take her with us. What that will hinge on is whether our funds will be available. It's complicated, but hopefully a check that is being sent to us (or, actually, to the home of the very kind and generous blogger who is letting us stay with her) will arrive that afternoon. Once it does, and we give it to the attorney, we are free to leave with the baby!
We'll stay overnight there that night, then start heading home on Thursday. We'll spend the night along the way that night, and then make it the rest of the way on Friday. It's hard to believe, but we could be back here with our baby girl later this week!
We also got a more recent picture of her today. Without further ado, here she is!
The woman at the law office took a cell phone picture of a picture, so it's not the best quality. It was taken in the hospital, so it's at least a week old. Apparently the nurses dressed her up for it, huge bow and all!
Okay, back to work. I'm finishing up the nursery, doing laundry, packing, cleaning. Oh, and I'm sick. Ah! It's just a cold, so hopefully I'll feel fine by Wednesday!
Monday, January 4, 2010
The plan
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ReplyDeleteI wanted to offer you a stop off place here in Memphis on your way to/from LA, if you feel you need it. I couldn't tell from your post if you were driving or not, but if you are, Memphis is a nice place to break up the trip from VA to LA. Our home is open to all three of you, and my sister has a crib for the baby to sleep in that she could bring over (a co-sleeper bassinett type thing, actually). The offer stands, if you need it! :) Best wishes to you all and many prayers for a safe journey!
Michelle Halpin
oh my gosh! She's adorable... and a PEANUT!
ReplyDeleteOH, K... Precious, precious baby girl.
I am bawling....and just so excited for you! As an adoptive mother I am so touched by your story and God's grace. It is amazing all the help you are getting. You and your husband so deserve this.
ReplyDeleteshe is just beautiful.
ReplyDeletei'm so excited for you and so glad i have been able to follow your story... definitely gives hope that 2010 is going to be a great year.
have a safe trip, enjoy every minute of it, and more pictures!!!
Oh my goodness--what a little dollbaby! With that bow, she already fits in here in town! :) So cute. Blessed travels to you all. We'll be praying for the journey. I can imagine the return trip being full of smiles... Ahh, this is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteAhhh! She's the cutest! That bow is too much! :) Can you even believe this is happening? You and R deserve it-you're going to be just the most wonderful parents to that little peanut. Can't wait for you to get home with your baby girl!
ReplyDeletePS Re: my most recent post. I'm holding myself back from buying a crib, but I am cleaning, decorating and trying to empty out the "room of shame" in my house (the room that should be a nursery, but is instead where I drop off all my junk). haha.
ReplyDeleteHaha, I love the giant bow!! Can you take that with you?? I think 25 grand more than covers it, right?? :P
ReplyDeleteI am in tears. She is just the cutest little thing. Love that bow that is twice her size. :) How awesome is the God we serve? I continue to be amazed and awed by his love, his grace, his mercy. Congrats to you and R. Can't wait for more pics and to find out what her name is.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, and I'm all for the blogger baby shower. Good idea to whoever it was that suggested it.
ReplyDeleteOh my - she is adorable and one lucky little girl! Prayers for a safe trip! So happy for the 3 of you!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. She is SO SWEET! I can't believe this is happening! I can't wait to see family pictures of the 3 of you!
ReplyDeleteStop my beating heart!!!
ReplyDeleteShe takes my breath away and I am so glad she is going to have such a great Momma and Daddy!
Be safe!!
Be still my barren heart!
ReplyDeleteI'm just so shocked. I have goosebumps staring at the screen like a freaking deer in headlights.
I'm just BLOWN away! BLOWN AWAY!
HAHAHAHAHA, "Be still my barren heart!!!" Forget the Psalm, I want THAT gold-embossed and hung above my front doorway!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI've been following your story and just got back from being out of town...WOW! WOW! I know we don't know each other, but know I am celebrating with you today and thanking God for your daughter! She is beautiful.
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TCIE-I have never in my life laughed so much since you came into...You kill me! Crack me up so much my sides hurt! I love it!
ReplyDeleteIf you wanted to drive through Memphis, you are totally welcome to...plug me into your GPS and see the difference in time....I have a crib and a bed, I would feed you and be totally happy to baby sit baby girl! :)
I LOVE that bow! She is just adorable, K!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for you guys to get on the road! Please update from Ryan's i-phone because the suspense will be a killer!!!
I found your blog from Callmemama and I just wanted to wish you a very heartfelt congratulations on your very exciting news! God speed on your travels to LA!
ReplyDeleteOK, well, apparently I'm just going to be crying all week. LOL.
ReplyDeleteWords could never adequately express how happy I am for all of you! She's just beautiful!
oh. my. goodness. She is absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSorry that was me!
ReplyDeletei'm back again just to get a peak at how absolutely beautiful and dainty she is! oh my goodness, she's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteprayers for smooth sailing on all accounts.
oh, she's PRECIOUS!!!
AND wrapped in a pink and green blanket... how providential is that?!
ReplyDeleteI CANNOT stop staring at that picture!!! I love her already and can't wait to be an aunt!! Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteI'm in Louisiana--and I'm so happy that you're going to be coming here to pick her up!
ReplyDeleteI love the pink and green as Shannon already commented. I think that is definitely providential! My DH and I have our weekly adoration on Wed. night and I will light a candle for you and the trip and 1st meeting with the lil' peanut. God Bless!
ReplyDeleteJust joining in the chorus of OHMYGOSHSHEISSOOOOOOOPRECIOUS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteShe is a doll, a real doll.
Oh my gosh. The preciousness!
MY EYES!!!
CONGRATS!!!!!!
She is beautiful, you could see that with any resolution!!! I am so so happy for you and just thrilled to be reading a success story :)
ReplyDeleteplease keep us all posted!
Oh my goodness K!!! She is so beautiful! I have tears in my eyes as I type this!!!!
ReplyDeleteI pray that you have a safe journey to your baby girl!!!!
Btw, you better get that bow!!!!!! ;)
Even with a fuzzy picture, you can see how adorable she is! What a total cutie! Good luck with all the logistics - drive careful and know that you have a lot of prayers surrounding you.
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful! I LOVE the bow. She has so much hair! I can't wait to see more pics when you get her home! When will you tell us her name?!?
ReplyDeleteYour baby is so cute! I am just so excited and happy for you. Please keep us all posted. I will be praying for you.
ReplyDeletedang...that's one cute kid! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteYOUR baby girl is absolutely PRECIOUS!!! (notice how I said "YOUR"?!!!)
ReplyDeleteYou are a mama!!! I love it!!!
She seriously is just perfect and I CANNOT wait to meet her in person. When you all drive back through this neck of the woods, I don't care if I have to stand on the side of I-85 in 10 degree weather, waiting for you all to pass by, I gotta meet her!!!
(you WILL be stopping through at Ryan's parents place on the way back, won't you? ... mind if I "happen to be in the neighborhood?" at the time ya'll "happen" to be passin through?) hehe
I am just catching up on my blog reading from the holiday! And you have so much news! I was so thrilled for you when I read all your recent posts. I wish you and Ryan nothing but the best, and I am hoping the rest of the process is quick and easy for you all! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteHi, Karey,
ReplyDeleteI’ve been following your blog for a while now, about a year and a half, I think. I can’t remember how I came here, but after one visit I knew I’d keep checking on you, waiting with you for the blessing of a child that I knew would come. Now I can quit lurking, and add my comment to all the rest—soo happy for you!!
My heart has ached for you over these past few months, and then when you posted about a potential adoption situation, I was almost afraid to hope for you, worried that you would suffer an unbearable disappointment. However, as I read about your mom coming across the novena to St. Therese, I got goose bumps. I had just been thinking earlier that day that it was St. Therese’s birthday. Remember that she said that she wanted to spend her heaven doing good on earth. She certainly knows how to take care of her birthday sister!
I can’t wait to see the pictures of your sweet family!
Congratulations!
Anita
I'm new to your blog, but wanted you to know how very excited I am for you. Congratulations! Your little girl is adorable. Can't wait to see pics of you together.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh!!! Louisiana is my home state!!! How amazing that you are going to be getting your daughter so soon!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what part of the state you're going to, but my mom and sister live in Lafayette (and my dad is a lawyer if you come across any funny business :)) and would be glad to give assistance in any way if needed. Let me know...
I'm just so excited for you, and so amazed at your daughter's tiny little, beautiful face. What a blessing!
What a beautiful baby!!!!! Congrats!!!! I'm so filled with joy for you!! Whoooo hoo!!!!
ReplyDeleteShe is gorgeous. Her big dark eyes make me melt. I can't wait to see more. I have a little something coming to you, but it won't be able to be shipped until Tuesday. A friend of a friend is making it, and given your colors, I hope it is a nice addition. :)
ReplyDeleteShe is so beautiful!! Can't wait to see more photos and hear her name. :) What a joyful gift!
ReplyDeleteYour joy is like that of Hannah's: "I prayed for this child, and the Lord granted my request."
What a beautiful baby! I am so happy for you & R! I'll be praying for safe travels for the three of you. Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteBTW - love the blogger baby shower idea. Let us know what you need/where you're registered.
Praise God! I have been following your blog for a while, but I don't comment often. I love how God suprises us in the most unexpected ways!
ReplyDeleteI remember a couple weeks back you wrote a post about how you felt God has closed all the doors to motherhood for you. But even though your situation seemed hopeless, you chose to put all your hope in God. And, oh, how He has blessed you for your faithfulness!
Praying for a safe journey! Can't wait to see more pictures!
she's perfect!!!! so excited for you! wow what God has done! HE IS GOOD TO HIM BE ALL THE GLORY!!!
ReplyDeleteShe's adorable. Prayers for safe travel and smooth paperwrok.
ReplyDeleteHow is grandma AYWH doing??!!! Is she freaking out???!!!
ReplyDeleteForget the whole IF journey being turned inside out in the first month of the year - this is the first WEEK of the year. I'm still in shock. (You know, on your behalf.) I'll be praying for everything to go smoothly.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cutie :) Good thing she already likes pink and green!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, she's a doll!! So precious!
ReplyDeleteI can't get over it. I'm so happy for you guys. For the last month or so, every time I'd pray for you, I'd get a strong feeling that something big was going to happen soon, but I didn't have any idea what and didn't want to say anything (I mean I'm sure you hear stuff like that all the time!)
Your baby is adorable! I have been following your blog and wish you and Ryan safe travels to Louisiana today. I can't wait for you to meet her!
ReplyDeleteI've been following your blog (at the behest of a friend) for a few months now, and I am amazed and overjoyed for you. Congratulations!!! What an incredible blessing! Prayers will certainly continue to surround you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous, gorgeous girl!!! I bet she'll be even more gorgeous once we get to see a pic of her in your arms! Oh, K--what a joy she is to all of us! Congratulations!
ReplyDeletecutie patootie!!
ReplyDeleteLove her!!