Monday, January 28, 2008

Here She Is!!

Pictures now, words later. She's amazing and doing well!! Praise God for my sweet baby girl!












40 comments:

ellieshine said...

Lynn,

She's beautiful! you both are . . . crying tears of joy!

Congratulations, I'm sooooooooo happy for you!

Ellie

Ladyblog said...

Lynn:
She is so adorable! I checked your blog the first thing this am. I am SOOO happy for you and of course all teary eyed!
Congratulations!!! The pictures are great!!!
~Rebecca

Anonymous said...

So beautiful to see you both together!

Lyn & Amanda (Min XinXing)

Leslie said...

Lynn,
It is 6:45 am here and I had to check in on you before running to the bus. Oh my gosh, tears running down my face, she is so beautiful and I the pictures are priceless, even without words, they tell the story. Happy Gotcha Day! I love that she is smiling already! Sending hugs your way!

Joanne said...

Wow! Congratulations - she's just gorgeous! Brings back wonderful memories...

Anonymous said...

like many of us, the first thing I did this morning was to check you blog. I cried. oh Lynn, I am so happy for both of you. She is beautiful.
love you sister Vicki

Keri said...

I had to check and I am so glad I did. She is just lovely and you even got a little smile. Those wonderful stacking cups! Congratulations on such a beautiful little girl. I can't wait to follow the rest of your journey.

Keri Martin

Keisha said...

She is Beautiful!!!! I have tears of joy my friend!! Praising God with you! Now, go spend some time with that precious little girl of yours! ;0) Hope yall rest well!
Love,
Keisha

Anonymous said...

The pictures are great! I too was glad to see the smile after the tears. Can't wait for more. I don't have Blake's correct cell #! Love, Michele

Anonymous said...

OOOO my o My o my!!! Beautiful. What a super day!!! She is so pretty and so little. I am crying now and I am so happy for you!! There is no words!
Katrina

Cara said...

She is beautiful! I am so happy for you and her! It brings tears to my eyes to see you together. I hope you have a wonderful day with your daughter.

Lisa said...

She is beautiful! I know you are so thankful to have her in your arms. I know the next few days will probably be very hard as it sounds like she was very attached to her foster mom. Praying for a good transition. The photos are priceless. Your faces tell it all.

Mission To Macie said...

Yes!!!!!

She is so beautiful!

You did great Lynn, God is so good to us......your pictures bring back a flood of memories. I am so happy for your family!

Love,
Jill and Macie

Seven Alexanders said...

Praise God!

jeanette said...

The day we have prayed for for 7 months now....what a perfect day. She is beautiful. So glad to see her crying as she grieves...but SO glad to see her happy too.

I was a nervous wreck last night getting ready for bed, knowing you'd be meeting her soon.

Thank you Father God for this beautiful gift you have given Lynn and Blake!

jeanette

Mendy said...

She is beautiful! Congratulations!
Mendy (another guangxi mom)
Guangxi Yahoo Group

Anonymous said...

Lynn,
Like everyone else, I was so happy to to get up this morning and make my way to the computer! How precious...can't wait to see and learn even more about Olivia. I showed the pictures to Weston and he said he can't wait to play with Olivia. :) Our small group prayed for you last night. We will continue to.

Congratulations....she's beautiful!
Love,
Anna

Anonymous said...

I had a feeling at 10:30 last night our time, that you had Olivia...don't know what time that would have been! Just saw all the beutiful pics this morning -Geoff & I both have tears in our eyes. What a beautiful journey you are on with your beautiful Olivia! We are so happy for you and Blake and the kids. much much love, Linda

Vickie said...

She's gorgeous! Ccongratulations on your Min girl!!!! Let the fun begin :)
Another Min momma
Vickie and Kat (Min An Tong)

Stefanie said...

Congratulations! She is so beautiful!! Looks like she is at home in her new mama's arms :)

Anonymous said...

Lynn,
Congratulations, she is beautiful. We are so happy for you and your family.
I am Jill's sister-in-law, so I remember this journey so well. I pray a safe and happy trip for you two. Be blessed and enjoy your next two weeks with her.
Missy

Anonymous said...

Lynn, I am typing with tears running down my face. She is so beautiful and you look So happy. I can't wait to meet her. My prayers are with you constantly. Just know that there are a lot of pryers for you and Olivia.
Love Carol Mck.

Anonymous said...

She is amazing!!! It brought back so many memories of our Gotcha moment. We received Tess in the same room almost two years ago. I am so happy for all of you. Take care and know you are in our prayers.

Diane

MississippiZen said...

Congratulations! She is beautiful. What a wonderful gift you received today.

Steve and Darcy said...

Congratulations!
We were in that same room just a few months ago! This has brought back such wonderful memories! Enjoy your time with your new daughter! She's beautiful!
Darcy (another Guangxi mom)

Donna said...

Lynn, I'm SO HAPPY to see you and Olivia together at last! The tears in each photo are just tears of joy and happiness. Bless her heart as she must have been so scared but I'm sure she is feeling your love already.

Praise GOD for this day! All blessing flow from Him.

My dear online friend, I'm just so happy for you all and I can't wait to see more photos as the days pass.

Love ya!
Donna, mom to Lena and Macey

My Trendy Tykes said...

I just stumbled upon your blog from "Mission To Macie". Congrats!!
The photos say it all!

Linda

LaLa said...

So beautiful...both of you! It always breaks my heart to think how sad and scared they must be but the last picture proves that God really does prepare their hearts for their new families....enjoy her hugs

Anonymous said...

LYNN,

WHAT A CUTIE PIE!!!!! YOUR PICTURES ARE VERY MOVING, AND I REJOICE WITH YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER. MAY YOU CONTINUE TO BOND....IT'S NEAT TO HEAR YOU REACH OUT TO OLIVIA IN HER LANGUAGE AND LOVE ON HER WITH YOUR KISSES AND HUGS!!!
:) shirleen

JCG said...

Lynn,
I had to pause in my day today and check your blog again from the road this afternoon and say a prayer for you and Olivia. May God shower blessings of joy and keep you both wrapped in His arms today!

Jason
Cara's husband and dad of waiting Silas!

Anonymous said...

She is absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations...I am soooo happy for you and she is such a lucky little girl. Stephanie Yearwood

Andrea Nielsen said...

Lynn,
I am soooo happy for you. She is beautiful and it looks like she is already adjusting. Remember that adjustments only get better with every day! God is good! Blessings to you both!
Andrea and Lillie

Don and Lisa Osborn said...

Yea!!!! This INDEED is a beautiful site. I am so happy to see your darling daughter in your arms. That picture of you, Olivia, and her baby doll walking hand in hand pushed me over the edge into tears.

This is a wonderful day.

Praying for you,
Lisa

Lauren and Ed said...

Gosh, Lynn. She looks wonderful and healthy too. (You look great too!) She is soooooo beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are in my thoughts and prayers!

redmaryjanes said...

The photo of you holding back the tears just overwhelmed me. I am crying here with you.
What magic. God Bless Both of You!

Anonymous said...

Hi Lynn! Your little one reminds me so much of Savannah! Please say hello to Mary for me!! She was my guide as well and she was super sweet!!! Congratulations on your addition and hurry home safe!

Anonymous said...

I always forget to add my name to my blogger comments! The previous comment was from Stacey and Savannah, AHH Special Entourage.

Bev Stevenson said...

Lynn,
I can't wait to share with all the girls tomorrow at Bible study. We will have a special time of prayer for Olivia with the adjustment and for the Lord to continue to give you wisdom and strength.
Oh, she is precious !!!! What a gift from God. She is angelic.
Blessings my friend....
Bev Stevenson

3 Peanuts said...

Oh my goodness! Crying tears of pure joy as I look at these:)

SO happy for you:)

Kim

Lori said...

Congratulations Lynn, what beautiful pictures of this once-in-a-lifetime moment. Olivia is just precious. :)