I've wrestled about posting our absolutely wonderful, amazingly GREAT news.... I wanted to wait until we had received our I-800A approval, and then I thought I should wait until we had received the Pre-Approval from China and then I thought I should wait until we mailed our announcements... but I just can't wait any longer!! I (WE, Lambert and Hoot are here blogging with me) proudly introduce Libbie Lin~Zhang Lambert... I just can't wait any longer. You may be receiving the same announcement in the mail within the next few days, but I had to share the good news with my blog friends. Thanks for all the encouraging e-mails and support. I've not wanted to share a lot about our referral on this blog, just to protect her and to make sure that we were without a doubt approved!!!We're not certain about travel. Our dossier should be ready to go to China in about 3 weeks. It should be 3-6 months after DTC before we actually travel to China. Libbie's birthday is in December. She will be 3 years old. I am praying boldly that we will travel in December... I know that it will be only by God's grace that everything will be done by then, but I also believe God's still in the business of miracles. We have a friend from a Yahoo group that is in China now. They are going to try to snap some recent photos for us when they visit the orphanage this Thursday.... I am praying for a sweet photo of our precious Libbie.
1 Thessalonians 5:24The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.
I first read this verse on another beautiful announcement and I claimed this verse for our family after speaking to Kim at 3 Peanuts... she gave me so much encouragement when I really needed it. This scripture has brought me such a peace when there was a lot of uncertainty in our journey. If God calls you to it... HE will see you through it. He is always with you, even when you feel alone or distant from him. He is there guiding your steps on the narrow path. I wish all of you that are in the process or beginning to think about adoption, the courage to trust in The One who is calling you. Just trust Him!
Libbie is so adorable! I can't wait to meet her. I hope and pray with you that December is her month to come home. December 7 is my birthday. :) The announcement is precious! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYay!!! Libbie is soo beautiful! I am so thankful that you can announce your sweetie! I wish you a very smooth, rest of your adoption. I am so happy for you!!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS!!!! How exciting....can't wait to meet our newest grandbaby!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome. She is beautiful. I can't wait to hear some more good news!
ReplyDeleteOur daughter is so beautiful, I cant wait to bring her home. We are so blessed, I just can't express how much God has worked in our lives. When I pray now, I alway's thank God first for my family, our health and happiness, before I even think about asking for something.
ReplyDeleteI have A wonderful wife. Hootsmomma is my bestfriend and I am so grateful for you. My son Owen is truly A gift from God. We prayed daily for A healthy happy baby boy, and God delivered. Owen is pure joy. We have prayed daily for libbie even before we saw her picture on a WC list. I can't wait till the day I can hold her in arms and say WO AI NI!!! Love Daddy
Ok....you made your m-n-l tear up!
ReplyDeleteLambert you are a great guy! Trum couldn't have hand picked a better husband for his girl and daddy for the g-babies!
God Bless you guys....we are so happy for you kids!
Oh Shelly, I'm soooo excited for you and your family. I know from reading you blog over the past few years that your awesome faith in God has gotten you to this point....so awesome! Congratulations! Such an inspiration!!! By the way, it was great to see you a few weeks ago, I wish would could have caught up a little more! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my....she is BEAUTIFUL!!!! I know your heart is so full of love for this precious girl of yours. I am so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteKim
Awesome! She is beautiful and I cannot wait to meet her. By the way, I am crying like a baby!! How exciting for you guys!
ReplyDeleteShelly...I am so sorry I missed this...Libbie is just soo beautiful! Lucy was 3 1/2 when we brought her home...praying the rest of your process goes quickly!!
ReplyDeleteShelly,
ReplyDeleteI too missed this and am so sorry I did. Libbie is SO beautiful and even though I had seen this photo before...seeing it here makes it so much more real. Your faith and your patience though this enduring process has been so inspiring.. God knew exactly who HE meant to be in your family and it will be so clear to you once she is home (and it already is). Kate and I loved visiting with you this week. I am posting about it now. Blessings for speedy travel!!!! We cannot wait to play with Libbie!!!!