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Dear Ju-lie,
When I first heard that we were adopting I was excited. I didn’t
know what to think that I was getting a little sister. I thought
I’d always have a brother and that’s all it’d be. But when I
found out that we were getting you, I was even more excited.
I’m looking forward to meeting you and I want to teach you
things like how to ride dirt bikes and all kinds of boy stuff
and some girl stuff too cause I know our Mom is looking forward
to having you as much as me. The wait will be long but I think I
can make it because I know adoptions take a long time.
Hopefully I can go to meet you with Mom and Dad but I don’t know
for sure because of school. When we came up with your name I
thought it would be an American name but we twisted together an
American and Chinese name, which I really like.
I pray for you every night that God will keep you safe. So, I
can’t wait until you get here and I can finally meet you so we
can have tea parties together.
From your Ge-ge with love,
Mitchell
Dear Ju-lie,
As I’m waiting for you to arrive I don’t know quite what to
expect cause I’ve never had a sister before, so it’s kind of
uncertain. I’m slightly anxious, in a good way, for the adoption
to be over with, but not as much as Mom and Dad because I
haven’t had as big a part of it. But when the referral is close
to getting here I’ll start to get more anxious then!
I’m a little nervous but excited too about tea parties and pink
fluffy dresses and all the things little girls do. I can’t wait
to get to know you and help you assimilate into our family and
have lots of fun with you too.
I make it a point to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. And
when my friends ask how things are going I keep them filled in
on the latest news that is going on with you.
Love from your Ge-ge,
Matthew
Dear Ju-lie,
Your Daddy and I have had a lot of work to do to keep us busy
while we are waiting for your arrival. We have been busy making
a playroom for you, putting in another bathroom and planning for
your nursery. Your big brother Matthew is excited for these
changes too because his room will become your nursery. He will
then receive a new location for his bedroom. We also have had a
beautiful oak high chair made special just for you with your
name on it by our dear friend, Rev. Carroll Newquist.
Many well-meaning friends ask us frequently, “So, you should be
traveling to get Ju-lie soon right?” Our hearts break every time
that we have to say that we just don’t know when it will be
anymore. It’s hard to believe that back in May of 2005 when we
started the paper chase we naively thought that this month we’d
be receiving our referral. Now, after many, many deeply
disappointing setbacks we have forced our hearts to remain “on
hold” for you releasing any expectations as to timing for
referral and travel dates.
One thing is certain in all this though. We are confident that
God knows exactly who you are and has perfect plans to bring you
home to your forever family when His time is right. So, in the
meantime we are enjoying the beautiful spring weather, planning
our summer vacation to Virginia, and looking forward to the
freedom of school being out soon.
Dear, sweet, precious Ju-lie Grace, you remain in our thought
and prayers each and every day and night. Somewhere far away
your life is unfolding and we cannot wait for the day when we
touch your tender little hand for the first time and become your
forever family. May God wrap you in His arms and hold you tight
until we meet.
Oceans of Love and Prayers,
Mommy, Daddy, Matthew & Mitchell
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