Tuesday, July 8, 2008

WE'RE APPROVED!

More good news comes to us by e-mail this morning. We're approved by St. Lucy's to adopt little Ching-Ling! Kevin and I lovingly present to you... Hannah Claire Ching-Ling.

Kevin's parents, maternal grandmother, and brother arrived yesterday and are visiting us from Florida for the next week and a half. It's really neat that they got to be here for the big news! I work up this morning to find this news in my in-box and screamed a little. Kevin's brother was in the computer room and looked at me kinda funny, and asked if that was good news. YES! I wandered through the house wondering where everyone was. Kevin, his mother, and grandmother were sitting out on the back porch hanging out in the morning sun. I came up behind him, kissed his cheek, and whispered into his ear, "We're approved!" Kevin started crying. Mom and Grandma are like, "What??? What???" Then I told them what was happening and there was all kinds of shrieking and hugs. Kevin's brother gave Kevin two thumbs up through the window. Hee hee! Grandpa is all smiles this morning as well.

I called my sister with the news. My parents are away fishing this week... and I can't reach them on the cell, and left a message at the cabin rental place. I hope they deliver the two word message: WE'RE APPROVED.

I'll be posting more pics most likely later today. I don't have much time and have to get ready for work... but of course I had to share this photo with you. We're in love with that sweet little face.

I'm hearing off all sorts of other good news that has come out of St. Lucy's this week as well, with more approvals and rulings. Congratulations to all of these families as they overcome hurdles to bring them together.

What's the next step? Getting contracts notarized, authenticated, and back to Taiwan ASAP so we can get our court case underway in Taiwan to make us her legal parents. But... from this point on... we know that everything's gonna be okay, and it feels like this HUGE weight has been lifted off our shoulders.

46 comments:

  1. Sarah, she's absolutely beautiful. I will gladly deliver hugs and kisses to this little princess! Hugs, Tiff

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  2. What a CUTE little princess!!!! I have been waiting to see her pics and so worth the wait. Hurray Hurray! She is a doll.
    Dawn
    Cananda

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  3. Oh my cuteness! I just said a prayer for you guys this morning. Love all the good news today. She is so beautiful. Congrats!

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  4. Sarah,

    I echo everyone else. Hannah Claire Ching-Ling is absolutely beautiful.

    Blessings,
    May

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  5. She is so precious! Such a cute little princess!

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  6. My kids all came rushing to the computer screen because I just pulled out all of the air from the room with my HUGE GASP!

    Sarah and Kevin- she is precious and amazing and a little bit of miracle!!!!! (And, somehow, she *does* look like you, just as you said!)

    BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Hannah Claire is a wonder and a beauty and I AM SO THRILLED FOR YOU!!!!!!

    HOORAY!

    Good, good day in the Taiwan adoption realm, huh? First Lucy's *finally* getting to court, and NOW Miss Hannah Claire knows who her mommy and daddy are going to be!!!

    YAY!

    Love,
    Tisra

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  7. I know this may sound cliche, but truly she is so beautiful and so cute. Way way way cuter than her chin teaser pix hinted that she'd be....

    No wonder you are so in love!!! She is so fair.

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  8. So excited for you! She is such a doll baby, I absolutely love that picture in the post, but her smiling ones are so adorable. Wishing you a very fast contract turn around and judge! Let the countdown begin!

    SO CUTE!
    Janalee

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  9. She's beautiful!!

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  10. Hannah Claire is so beautiful! Congratulations. . . I am so excited for you and Kevin! Now, on to a speedy court process - you have waited long enough to become a mama!!

    Cindy
    http://adopttaiwan.wordpress.com

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  11. OMG, Can you say cute??!!!! I'm so happy for all of you! I'll be hoping for a speedy court process for you.

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  12. NO WAY!!! What an impossibly cute baby! You must be beside yourself with all that cuteness.

    Can I say how absolutely thrilled I am to hear of your approval? What a burden must have fallen off your shoulders. Whew.

    Now then, Tainan courts, get this little girl through your system ASAP. Her family has waited far too long for her.

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  14. Could she be any cuter? Congrats on your approval.

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  15. Beautiful! I am so happy to see that sweet little peanut face that goes with that gorgeous chin. She is beautiful Sarah! Go celebrate your approval of that sweet little girl :)
    Congratulations!

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  16. YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAWWWWW!!! I am soo excited! I screamed when I read this! Just last night as I was going to sleep I prayed that you would get the approval already! I was very bossy with God for you!!!!!! He must have listened, or something like that :)

    I cannot wait to meet your little Hannah Claire!! She is BEAUTIFUL!!

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  17. Oh, I am so excited for you guys. I was waiting to see her little face, and I was not disappointed. She is as cute as can be!!!! My prayers are with you for a speedy process through the courts!!!!

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  18. Big Congrats, Sarah and Kevin!!!! She is just beautiful... cute, cute, cute... I can't wait to watch your journey unfold!

    Kathy

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  19. Like I said the other day... She is so cute. I think we need to Celebrate...

    Andi

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  20. What an adorable baby girl!

    Congrats!

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  21. Hallelujah!! Hip Hip Hooray & Praise the Lord!!!!

    I am soooo happy to read this today...you have truly made my week with this news!!!!

    Congratulations Sarah & Kevin...I can't wait to watch as your journey moves forward and you FINALLY bring Hannah Claire home! And my goodness, what a DOLLBABY she is!!! She is absolutely gorgeous!

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  22. She is absolutely adorable!!! I have been following along on your journey for awhile now....I am so happy for your family! Congrats!

    Tracy in South Dakota

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  23. Okay, I'm three for three on the good news today...I better keep looking at people's blogs, lol!! Little HC Ching-Ling is so gorgeous-- what a smile, what a peanut!!! You are blessed.
    Courtney

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  24. Huge Congrats to you!! She is beautiful!

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  25. Her little face was totally worth waiting for. You must be over the moon in love with her!!

    CONGRATS on your approval!!

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  26. She is just EDIBLE -- is that wrong -- but she is! I want to snuggle her little nose and cheeks. SO happy for you and Kevin. Start preparing the babydog -- there's a new princess in town.

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  27. Congratulations!!! She is absolutely beautiful :) I'm so thrilled for you guys.

    cm

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  28. Congratulations!! She is just beautiful and the luckiest girl in the world to have you two as parents!! :-)

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  29. Yeah, I think my new Daughter-in-Law is pretty special...glad you got to share the photos!! What fun!!

    C'mon paperwork!! I'll race ya??

    Kristy

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  30. She is the cutest! Congratulations. Hope you get all your paperwork done quickly.

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  31. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHh She is GORGEOUS look at those beautiful eyes and all of that hair. Oh I can just see the gymboree outfits and the matching hair accessories already. Sarah and Kevin we are thrilled for you! AHHHHH things are moving forward, we have chills for you!
    Sending shreiks from PA!
    Lots of love -
    tiffany and sophia

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  32. Yay!!!!! THat's awesome news!!! Now onto the rest and bringing her home. She is soooo darn cute. I just love her happy smile!!

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  33. Your daughter is gorgeous! Many, many congrats I know what a relief it must be to know you have approval. It seems as if the courts have been moving pretty quickly of late, our dossier was sent to TW 1/29 and we got final ruling 5/20, hoping yours is just as speedy, or even faster :)

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  34. she is ADORABLE!!!

    what a blessing!!!

    amanda :)

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  35. OK now you know I have been stalking your site for weeks now lady jus hopin for "THE PICTURE"! LOL! She is BEAUTIFUL! Just GORGEOUS:) I am so happy, HAPPY for you guys!!! Awww... I see hair bows in the near future. Hehe!

    Sending Cyber HUGS, Love Ya Guys!:)

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  36. Oh My! She is GORGEOUS!! I'm so happy for y'all. I know you are so relieved and so excited. Congratulations on becoming parents!
    Jeri

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  37. Oh My Gosh...she is adorable!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your new daughter.

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  38. Congratulations! I'm sure you two are beside yourselves with happiness. Can't wait to see more pictures and hear more about her.

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  39. Woo Hoo!!! Hannah Claire is coming home VERY VERY VERY SOON! I just feel it!

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  41. Congratulations, Sarah!! Can't get enough of that BEAUTIFUL face!!!

    Prayers for her to be in your arms VERY VERY soon.

    Love,
    Rebecca

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  42. Oh she's completely adorable and SO expressive! Tears of joy for you guys!!!

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  43. Congratulations! She is so beautiful and precious. Wow! What a blessing.
    And very photogenic too....we are in for a blogging-scrapbooking treat when she gets home! :-)

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  44. Congrats!! She is DARLING!! Hope you get the fast judge and travel quickly!!! :o)

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  45. So incredibly adorable. Yes, the waiting for her was worth it.She is a little piece of heaven. Congratulations on such a beautiful daughter.

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