We Have a Daughter!!!

Three years ago this month, our family decided we wanted to adopt. Though our path has wound us through a path that included domestic, China, Taiwan, Vietnam and finally, Kyrgyzstan, today we found out that Ellie's case went through court today and that she is officially our daughter!! In our hearts, of course, court was not required. There is a mandatory 30 day waiting period before the judge signs the final decree, but we feel that she is definitely our daughter. I have waited three years to have a daughter and now I'm just overwhelmed with the emotion of it all. It's just ABSOLUTELY UNREAL!!!!

And, to give credit where it is 1000% due: THANK YOU GOD FOR GIVING US A DAUGHTER. Children are truly a blessing from the Lord. Without Him, none of this would be possible.

In preparation, I had already scheduled an appointment to get my Hep A/B shots today so as I sit here, there are bandaids on both arms -- a tangible piece of evidence that she is truly our daughter. UNBELIEVABLE!!!!

After the 30 day waiting period, I will be able to post photos of her. I think these "teaser" photos will keep you going until September 11.

Don't you love her "incognito" look??? Shades courtesy of our friends Kat, Charlie and Jia!