Matthew
14 years ago
Our comfy, cozy, little "perfect" life--INSERT-> GOD CALLS US TO ADOPT & GET OUT OF OUR COMFORT ZONE!! Here is our life, for real! All of our fears & insecurities, our faith and our BIG MIGHTY GOD!! We know in the end it will be so SWEET, but it's gonna take a LEAP OF FAITH:)
She is beautiful! You are such a good mommy! I love the pic of Charles looking at Alice. And Charlie is a proud big brother. Thanking the Lord today for your sweet family....
ReplyDeleteIt is so good to see her with each of you and in your arms! I love the pic of her in the bathtub with that smile on her face:)Can't wait to hear and see more pics of her! I am SO happy for y'all! God is so Good!
ReplyDeleteLove y'all...Lauren
HAPPY ALICE DAY! What an amazing blessing! Can't wait to watch Alice blossom as the newest member of your beautiful family. LOVE the bathtub pic, too! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteLove it....what a precious little girl. Was so glad to see that sweet smile when she was playing in the bathtub.
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Jennifer, thank you so much for sharing. The pictures are great. What an amazing experience! Alice is just gorgeous. We are so happy for you guys. We are praying for you! Love you. Ginger
ReplyDeleteWith tears of joy running down my face I must tell you that you are absolutely glowing my friend...the pure joy in your heart shines in your face in these pictures. As well as in Charles and Charlie's faces. My heart rejoices for you today. Alice is just beautiful and that picture in the bathtub with her smiling just says it all:)
ReplyDeleteMy heart is full and overflowing with joy for all of you:) What a precious little girl! It's crazy to think I was talking to you about an hour before you met Alice for the first time! Words cannot express how happy I am for you. The pic of Charles with her is priceless:) Love you, Meia
ReplyDeleteWOW.... such a MEMORY to me! I am so happy and Avay Maran is calling Alice by her Chinese name and giggling! OH I LOVE THIS! We love you guys and you are doing so great! Hugs to all---- Ann
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Sweet little Alice!!
How precious! I have looked at the pictures so many times this morning. Alice is simply a doll! The bathtub picture is so cute, but I think I love the one of you sitting on the floor hugging her.
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Love to all!
Courtney
I am here as a follower/friend of Maran's mom! Congrats! Alice is beautiful. Love her smile!
ReplyDeleteAs I set in Alabama with tears rolling down my face. What a awsome God we serve. Alice you are blessed with such a sweet family that will teach you and love you forever... We are praying for you and your family... Thank you for sharring this day,. Love you Charles and Lisa Blevins and family.
ReplyDeleteHappy Gotcha Day!!! I am just overjoyed for ya'll and sweet Alice! I had tears in my eyes reading the story and seeing the pictures!! How precious! Hope that everyone is sleeping great!! :)
ReplyDeleteHello sweet friend!! These are great pictures and we are so excited for you! She looks adorable and very natural in your arms! Have so much fun and cherish these moments. We love ya'll!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY GOTCHA DAY! The pictures are BEAUTIFUL! We are praising God for Alice.
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in our prayers.
Sonya
so exciting!!! Brought tears to my eyes....I cannot imagine what you are feeling right now....She is beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a joyous day!!!! I am so happy for you! Just seeing these pictures brought tears to my eyes in such happiness for you. I can see how you look at her and in the pics where you are cradling her, your intense love for sweet Alice. She is so lucky to have such wonderful parents! I thought of you all night last night as this was happening. You have so many people here that are so happy for you guys!!
ReplyDeleteI cannot imagine the feeling you had the first time to saw her. I can't wait to hear your story in person! Love you! Julie
Just had to comment again to say that yesterday Kayla was talking about Charlie's new sister and so I showed her your blog and today I just showed her the new pictures and she said..."Aw, Charlie's baby sister is SO cute!"
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you all!!! I can't wait to meet her in person. I can tell she and Sarah are going to be good friends! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful pictures...to finally SEE Alice with you! I emailed Charles eariler when I couldn't post a comment from work. So excited to know that His plan is perfect, as always....blessings on you and your sweet daughter. May this time in China be made of glorious memories! Can't wait to see you all on the 21st. We prayed for a good first night's rest for each of you.
ReplyDeletemuch love and many hugs from Alabama!
She is so sweet! So thankful you all have her now and you were able to sleep. Look forward to seeing how your first day together goes. Not sure if you have met my friend Susan but they got their little girl yesterday too.
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I have been trying all weekend to get on. My computer stays kinda busy. I could not WAIT to see you finally holding sweet Alice! What a blessing and such joy she will bring to your family. Charles & Jennifer, we are all so happy for you and thankful you answered God's call to adopt. Have safe travels. We love you ALL.
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