My son is 24 and other exciting news.

Twenty four years ago today, we received the greatest gift- we became parents for the first time.

Our son lives in Virginia now, so birthdays together are not a given, but God in his gracious mercy allowed us to all be together this year.

Greg and I have been smiling ear to ear all day, and saying, "Almost all our babies are here together in one place.." It is sheer mommy bliss, I tell ya.

We spent the day water skiing on the boat and came home to a voicemail that change our parenting 24 years later on August 9th.

China sent our LOAs!!! That means, that we are down to USCIS paperwork (yet again) and all we need after that is travel approval!! We could travel as soon as the end of October or as late as the first week of December but our BABIES WILL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS!!!!!

What a day to celebrate the blessings of our children!!!

Comments

  1. Tara AndersonAugust 9, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    I'm starting to feel like a stalker after sending you an email and posting on RQ congratulating you...but I'm going to do it here on your blog anyway! Whoo hoo!!! I am so happy those LOAs are in your hands...and I hope mine isn't too far behind! :)

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  2. ChristineAugust 10, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    Yeahhhhh. Congratulations. What a journey it will be. How blessed you are! Blessings!
    Christine

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  3. UnknownAugust 10, 2010 at 1:44 AM

    PTL!!! He is SO GOOD! The twins stocking will be finished and in Canton in time! I'm glad ya"ll have a l-o-n-g mantel to hang them on. Eight!! WOW

    Now, back to the sewing machine, Love Ya!

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  4. KimAugust 10, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    Great news! So very happy for you and your family.

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  5. Special KAugust 10, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    Congratulations on your LOA! I'm so excited for you.

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  6. DaddyAugust 10, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.

    Psalm 127: 4-5

    God has blessed me more than words can say!

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  7. The TweetensAugust 11, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    I just found out you are related to Angela! Small world. We had so hoped to travel with them. I couldn't believe the other day when she emailed that you were her sister. :) Enjoy the break from paperwork...I'm loving it, but not quite sure what to do with my time either. :)

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