Monday, June 9, 2008

Here ye, here ye, the princess has been declared!

I'm so overwhelmed (and drained) and don't want to do the "how it happened" post right now as it'll be too short and sweet without the energy to give the actual details...

We (MP) got the call today about our amazing daughter in Ethiopia... Wow!

He called me and we did a three way with our social worker to get the tid bits today but had to meet with him at five tonight to see pictures and get the details... The call came at lunchtime so you can imagine the suspense of having to wait!

She is a three year old girl that just came into the Horizon House (our agency home) a week ago.
I don't think it's wise to say her name quite yet, but her name starts with a "T"!

We are numb, we are infatuated, we are IN LOVE, we are scared for her, we are beyond words!!!

I can't wait to post her picture ~

Nine months and change... we have a little girl!

Love and hugs to all of you that have been an amazing source of strength and wisdom throughout this process..

Hopefully tomorrow I'll have the "where with all" to post the details of "the call"!!!!!!

Praise the Lord, it has come.

xoxoxo Lor

25 comments:

  1. Okay, I've only hit refresh like, 100 times today! The Engelhardts are so excited for The Parkers!

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  2. Lori,I am SO happy for you!!! WOW! I can't even imagine!!! Enjoy this wonderful moment!!(then fill the rest of us in)
    HAPPY! HAPPY! JOY! JOY!

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  3. Ahhhhh, currently freaking out! Lori, I have been waiting for this day for you guys. It makes my heart smile to know that you have a little girl! Oh my goodness, I'm so excited for you all.

    :) Brooke

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  4. Congratulations!! We are very excited for your family. This is long awaited and wonderful news. We can't wait until her name and picture can be posted and you are on your way to her!

    Amy

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  5. I'm so excited for you, Lori! Glad we get to follow the months to come on your blog :)

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  6. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Wow, what a great time in your lives this is. Can't wait to hear more, and I can't WAIT to see her picture!!!!

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  7. A~M~A~Z~I~N~G!!!!! I'm so thrilled, Lor, so so so thrilled! Yeah, girl, today's your big day! Congratulations, sweetie! WOO HOO! :D

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  8. I am usually a silent follower of your blog, but could not even stand how excited I was when I saw your latest post. Congratulations to you and to your beautiful family.

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  9. We are so excited for you over here! We can't wait to see her sweet face. Praying you make it through court quickly!

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  10. I'm so thrilled (too small a word) for you! Today is one of my favorite days ever. She is more beautiful and perfect than I ever dreamed- and I dream big :)

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  11. i have chill bumps ... praise the Lord another little one is coming home ... we will pray for health and a smooth transition ... i pray she knows your voices ... i pray she attaches to you ... we brought home a 2 year old recently and it was rough in the beginning, but God is the great healer, so just love her well if doesn't quite understand what is going on at first and your love will heal her ... CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS

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  12. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
    I am so happy for you. I can not wait to meet her!!! Do you know how soon you will be able to go get her? WOW finaly!
    love, LEnka

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  13. Oh my word!! I am so excited for you right now!!!! Congrats on you sweet girl- I cannot wait to see her face!!!!!! Yayayay!!

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  14. Yes she is indeed beautiful!! We are so excited for this princess. She will most likely rule at casa de Parker, but somehow, I think that will be just fine.

    God is good and His timing is perfect. Now only if we get to travel together........:)

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  15. Congratulations! I have been periodically checking your blog waiting for the fabulous news! We will have to get our little princesses together once you get home!

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  16. Congrats! That is so exciting.
    What a great moment in time. I can't wait to read more about it!

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  17. Congratulations! I am so so happy for you!! I can't wait to see her picture.

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  18. YAY!! Congrats. How exciting! :) I'm so happy for you guys.

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  19. CONGRATS!!! Here is to a very quick court date!

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  20. CONGRATS!!! Here is to a very quick court date!

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  21. CONGRATS!!! Here is to a very quick court date!

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  22. Congratulations! I'm so excited for you! Your day is finally here. You get to see her face. I can't wait to read about the call and to see her face.

    With Love,
    Penelope

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  23. Coming out of blogger hibernation to wish you a whooping CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Am truly thrilled for y'all and can't wait to see a picture of your perfect princess.

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  24. Tonight is my first visit to your blog, but I couldn't resist leaving a message! Congratulations! And you have a friend in Ohio praying for you and your beautiful family! Take care and God bless!

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