Our adoption just got updated to Travel Planned Posted about over 4 years ago

I cannot believe it’s almost time to meet Lulu! After so much paperwork, tears, stress and planning it’s finally here!! On January 3 I will be getting on a plane to begin the long journey to China. January 6 I will finally have Lulu in my arms. A few fun facts... Lulu is the nickname we called my Nana. I always said I would name my daughter Lucy and call her Lulu after my nana. After asking for...

Our adoption just got updated to Child Identified Posted about over 4 years ago

I am so close to planning my trip to China to finally meet Lulu. This has been such a long process but totally worth the wait. Before I know it Lulu will be meeting me and we can begin our lives together! I cannot wait to watch her grow and see all that she accomplishes in her life! 

Our adoption just got updated to Paperwork Complete Posted about over 4 years ago

Today was a very important day!  I dropped off all the paperwork I have been collecting for my dossier over the last few months.  The electronic copy was sent over to China this afternoon and the hard copy will be on the desk of someone to read by early next week.  This person will be responsible for translating and reviewing my dossier.  Lets pray it is someone who moves quickly so we can get ...

Our adoption just got updated to Paperwork In Process Posted about almost 5 years ago

I cannot thank all of those who have donated!  It has been a CRAZY process and things are moving at lightening speed.  If it were not for all of you helping out with this, I could not be moving forward and one step closer to becoming a mom.  Since my last update we have submitted a pre-approval for a very special little girl.  This pre-approval usually takes a few weeks, but we got an answer wi...

Our adoption just got updated to Paperwork In Process Posted about almost 5 years ago

Today I had my last home study visit! I will soon begin the paperwork for China!  Every day I get a little closer to becoming the mother of a child thousands of miles away. I am constantly thinking about the day I will get to meet her.  I cannot wait to hear her voice and laugh, watch her grow, and see all the amazing things she does.  I really do not know who is luckier, her for having so many...