May 28th 2005 we started our journey with a phone call to Harrah's our adoption agency.
July 25th 2005 our social worker came for her first visit with us.
Sept 25th 2005 our home study finished.
Oct 8th 2005 we were fingerprinted for the 1st time. That is our last piece of paperwork to complete all the other papers to China.
Nov 15th 2005 our I-171 arrived! Now we can send out our paperwork to Harrah's for China!
Nov 16th 2005 paperwork is off to Harrah's.
Dec 16th 2005 your paperwork is off to China!!!!
Jan 21st 2006 Our paperwork was logged in China on 1-4-06. This is a date we will follow till the end for your referral!
And then we waited.....and waited....the referral times kept slowing from 2 weeks to 2 days....
Sept 3rd 2006 we started painting her room. Completed Nov 5th.
March 12th 2007 the social worker came again to renew the home study since the wait is so long we had to get refingerprinted.
Oct 22nd 2007 Organized your room. Her furniture is all painted and ready.
Jan 16th 2008 Grace's crib from the Ya's Ya's arrived!
Jan 29th 2008 rumor has it that the 1-4-06 babies are being matched!
Jan 31st 2008 Harrah's contacted us for all our contact information for the "referral call."
Feb 12th 2008 Carl put up her crib while I was out shopping for baby things...like lotions, powder's ect. Went to Border's and bought her some books.
March 3rd 2008 they day we all were waiting for...we got the call from Harrah's. Our girl Song Jai Bin is here!
March 13th 2008 daily we have notes and gifts for Grace. Amazing...
March 14th 2008 received the shower invite for her that my friend Colleen and Nancy are planinng. It will be on April 6th...
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I am just so happy and overjoyed for both of you. You will be amazing parents. I look forward to meeting her and seeing you guys.
I am so happy for you! She is beautiful! I can't wait to meet her. This little girl is so blessed. She will have amazing parents. Best of luck!
I think Grace and Ashley are almost the same age so please e-mail me if you have any questions or need anything.
Love you!
Laura (John & Ashley)
She is absolutely beautiful. I can only imagine how you and Carl must feel right now. Jim and I are so excited for you. Nitzy, it seems I've known you forever and I am certain you will be a wonderful mother. No one deserves this more than you and Carl. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you begin this new phase in your lives! I can't wait to meet this very special and long anticipated little one. God bless you all.
She is absolutely beautiful. I can't even imagine how you and Carl must feel right now. Jim and I are so excited for you. God bless all of you. Nitzy, it seems I've known you forever and I know you will be a wonderful mother. No one deserves this more than you and Carl. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you as you begin this new phase in your lives!
Oh Nita!! I am so happy for you and Carl! I can't wait to see a picture of Grace in your arms! You have waited to be a mother since we were both little girls and I am so happy this is going to be a reality for you soon! God Bless your family! I am so excited for you!
Love you!
Kelly
Dear Anita and Carl,
I think I've finally figured out how to leave a comment here.
First of all, Praise the Lord for this very beautiful gift. Grace is absolutely gorgeous. We are so very happy for all three of you and we know that you will be a beautiful family. You two are going to be the best parents and we know that this little treasure will be the world to you and all of us.
Bless you on the rest of your journey. Very soon now, this tiny soul will be running around your house and bringing you so much joy.
We love you,
Julie and Jerry
Just wondering where you are right now. I know you're in China and not all that far from Grace. My heart is about to swell to the exploding point with the good feelings for you three.
I was just checking in to give you my best wishes. Will be watching the site several times a day waiting for your first picture of the three of you together for good!
I love you very much,
Julie
Auntie Jewels
My dear little Grace,
It is 10:05 AM, May 5 in China...in the U.S., which is soon to be home to you among the most amazing family on earth, it is 10:05PM, May 4. You are only two days away from your Mommie and Daddy who have waited for you for many, many years. I just want you to know, Grace, how very much your Auntie Jewels already loves you as I love my dear baby sister, your Mommie, Anita and my wonderful brother-in-law, your Daddy, Carl.
Have a great day, baby. In two days you will be in the arms of your beautiful and loving parents.
I wish you well, sweet Baby Grace.
All my love,
Auntie Jewels
I've just gotten your Mommy's first letter from China. It's 8:10 PM over there and only about 19 hours from you being placed in hers and your Daddy's arms for the first time.
Sleep well tonight, sweet girl. Tomorrow you will have your Mommy and Daddy.
I love you, Grace,
Auntie Jewels
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