Monday, July 21, 2008

WE ARE FAMILY!!!


~Tessa Bezu Parker~



Mangia, mangia - this is probably my favorite picture because she's in action!



Referral picture~


With some items we sent her including the shirt~



I had planned to do a big post catching everyone up on what's been going on around here and this afternoon while on the phone with MP the email came through from Wide Horizons.

Travel email! As you know, our agency does not reveal our court date. They only tell you when your embassy appointment is after you've passed through court!




WE TRAVEL TO ETHIOPIA 8-8-08!!!




Working on travel details now and trying to get my head around this! It's pounding! So, so much to do... I'm sad because I really wanted to do my other post, but don't see it happening (today anyway)!

Perhaps I'll calm down in a day or two and post pictures of what we've been up to!

THANK YOU GOD! I TRUSTED YOU AND YOU DELIVERED, AS I KNEW YOU WOULD!
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33 comments:

  1. Blog ShmogJuly 21, 2008 at 5:22 PM

    Oh my gosh, she is so lovely! Congratulations! This is so fun! Good luck on the last bits and pieces. Soon you will be with your little girl!

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  2. UnknownJuly 21, 2008 at 5:31 PM

    YEAH!!!!!! Oh, Lori, I'm so happy for you and your little princess. What an amazing journey. I'm so glad it's almost over!

    Congratulations....she is so beautiful!

    Sharon

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  3. obligatoJuly 21, 2008 at 5:32 PM

    I cannot believe u are going so soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have goose bumps! thank you for your prayers. SHE IS GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    xoxox
    Julie

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  4. jenJuly 21, 2008 at 6:14 PM

    HOORAY!! I am so happy for you!! sending so much love your way!
    Jen

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  5. RebeccaJuly 21, 2008 at 6:47 PM

    She is precious! Congratulations Parker famiy! New family of four :)

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  6. ChristinaJuly 21, 2008 at 8:25 PM

    AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

    AMAZING!

    Breathaking.

    Beautiful.

    I cant believe she is finally almost home....I AM SOOOOOOOO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!!!!!

    Whoohooo!!!!

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  7. Mrs. EngelhardtJuly 21, 2008 at 8:27 PM

    She is so beautiful and perfect! I cannot wait to meet her and tell her that her mommy and daddy will be there soon to get her!

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  8. Sarah and TimJuly 21, 2008 at 8:30 PM

    I was so excited to see you in this group!!!! We're going to be passing each other in the air.... be sure to wave! : )
    Lots of love to you guys.
    Oh, and this goes without saying, but she is SUPER adorable!!!!!

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  9. JocelynJuly 21, 2008 at 8:30 PM

    Congratulations...she is so beautiful!!!

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  10. EvelynJuly 21, 2008 at 8:44 PM

    Such a princess! And I LOVE the song ... perfect! Congratulations!

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  11. emilyJuly 21, 2008 at 9:55 PM

    Sweet Tessa Bezu!! I love you and have prayed for you for so long (long before we saw your precious face)! You have one amazing mama. You will figure that out pretty quick though. I can't wait to meet you one day.:)

    I want to keep typing so I can finish the song--- "We are family............" Who doesn't love a little Sister Sledge?

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  12. I Love Purple More Than YouJuly 21, 2008 at 10:10 PM

    I'm soooo happy for you guys! I can't wait to see her happy and home in your arms!!!

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  13. Waiting for Zufan!July 21, 2008 at 11:59 PM

    I'm SO SO SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!! What beautiful pictures! Can you even believe it? Wow. Congratulations!!!!!!! Get packing, girl!

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  14. StacieJuly 22, 2008 at 11:54 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! I am so happy to see this post! She is just beautiful!!! August 8th - Yayayay!!!

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  15. the Steiger'sJuly 22, 2008 at 12:44 PM

    Oh lori,
    this is a GREAT NEWS!!! I am so happy for you. CONGRATULATIONS!!! She is a cutie. You must be going crazy leaving so soon. I can not wait to meet her.
    love, Lenka

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  16. meganJuly 22, 2008 at 3:16 PM

    Congrats she is beautiful!!!
    I love her name, I have a younger sister named Tessa and she is amazing!!!
    Your so close to having her in your arms forever!!!

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  17. LaurzieJuly 22, 2008 at 7:17 PM

    Well, Tessa Bezu, you beauty queen! CONGRATULATIONS on your new daddy, mommy, and brother!

    Lori, I'm so thrilled for you! What JOY! August 8th will be here in about 5 minutes and then your sweet girl will be all yours in the flesh! YAHOO!!!

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  18. Lindsey & CortneyJuly 22, 2008 at 11:22 PM

    WOW! I am sure you are a spinning mess trying to get everything ready to go. She is BEAUTIFUL! I know I say that to every family but my goodness these Ethiopian children are stunning!!!!
    We are praying for your safe travels! Congrats and thank you so much for your words of encouragement! Much needed.
    God Bless,
    Lindsey

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  19. BrookeJuly 23, 2008 at 1:06 PM

    AHHHHH! Lori, I was so hoping to see this post when I came home!!!! Congratulations! I am so happy for you. I can't wait for you to experiance Ethiopia. Let me know if you have any questions!!!!!

    Woo Hoo!!!

    Brooke

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  20. Leah ReevesJuly 23, 2008 at 7:23 PM

    She is a Doll!!!!!! You are leaving so soon, Hurray. I love the song, perfect.
    Your family is blessed.

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  21. susanJuly 23, 2008 at 8:41 PM

    I am so HAPPY for your family! She is a beauty! So sweet!
    Love,
    Judah's Grandma, Susan

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  22. Danni and TommyJuly 24, 2008 at 12:20 AM

    YAY! 8/8/08 is perfect- definitely meant to be. Every time I look at her picture I am shocked that someone can be THAT beautiful. She's just perfect. I am SO elated right now. I just can't wait to see her in your arms...and it's so soon! yay! yay! yay! If you have any traveling, etc questions, please let me know.

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  23. AmberJuly 24, 2008 at 12:39 AM

    Whooo...hooo...Congrats. You are leaving so soon! That is amazing!

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  24. CJuly 24, 2008 at 10:16 AM

    She is so cute... so happy that you guys are traveling and you leave on my husband birthday!!! :)

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  25. AmyJuly 24, 2008 at 10:49 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS! Wow.. I know you feel like it took forever, but from referral to travel went FAST for you guys! HOORAY! She is a precious little thing... :)

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  26. AnonymousJuly 25, 2008 at 12:38 PM

    Lori she is so gorgeous! I can't wait to hear and read all about the trip, you will love it! Give everyone at Horizon House my love! Have a safe and blessed first meeting of your beautiful daughter!
    Kristin

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  27. Danni and TommyJuly 25, 2008 at 1:18 PM

    Every time I come to your blog I get all happy weepy because I am just filled with so much joy for your entire family. You are all just amazing. I wish I could put into words how thrilled I am. LOVE her name too.
    Much love,
    D

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  28. JulieJuly 26, 2008 at 9:51 PM

    Congratulations! She is absolutely beautiful.

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  29. Gwen Oatsvall July 27, 2008 at 10:45 PM

    I am Emily's friend ... i haven't checked in on you in a while ... Her face is so precious .... i pray you can put a beautiful smile on that beautiful face .....

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  30. LoriJuly 28, 2008 at 1:41 AM

    What a beautiful girl. How did I miss this? Congratulations!

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  31. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 7:44 AM

    Lori -- sorry I'm late to the celebration! A million congratulations -- she is just beautiful!!!

    I hope you have a wonderful, safe trip. Can't wait to hear your family is united and she's finally in your arms!! :)

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  32. EricaJuly 28, 2008 at 6:20 PM

    WOOT WOOT!! YEAH!!!

    So SO AWESOME! Praise God!!

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  33. CarpentersJuly 30, 2008 at 10:17 PM

    Congratulations! She's beautiful! You must be so excited to be leaving so soon. Is it craziness at your house yet? I can't wait to see pictures of her in your arms.

    With Love,
    Penelope

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