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July
2007 Letter
Dear Sweet Chun Xue,
On June 6, 2007 a long awaited dream came true. It was the first
time we saw your face. I’ll never forget that moment as long as
I live. Just like the first time I saw your brother’s faces too.
Those moments are woven in the heart and etched in the mind
forever.
We knew that our referral was due to arrive that day via email
from our agency. Oh how I tried to stay busy and keep my mind
from the agony of suspense. But it was fruitless! I tried
sewing; I couldn’t concentrate. I tried cleaning; that worked
for a little while. I tried laundry; that worked for a while. I
tried gardening; that worked for a while. Daddy came home for
lunch; still no referral. I called a friend. That passed a
little more time, still no referral. Finally, I decided to put
my laptop on my legs, lay back on the couch, and try to take a
little catnap. When mail arrived, it would beep and I would know
ASAP. It was a good plan. Well, I was so exhausted from not
sleeping the last few nights in anticipation that it DID beep
and I slept right on through it!! Not for long though, just a
half hour. But how funny, here I was practically attached to my
computer for DAYS, just waiting. Then when the referral finally
gets there, I’m exhausted and sleeping!
Well when I woke up and saw that mail I immediately called Daddy
at work and he came home faster than I’ve ever known him to. I
didn’t ask how he did it… So with great suspense we opened the
file and there you were, with an angels face staring at us. It
almost seemed as though you were saying, “Mom, Dad, is that
you?” Neither of us could speak, we just stared and let you seep
into our minds for a moment. Finally, through tears we both
said, “She’s beautiful.” We learned so much about you that day.
But there is so much we’ll never know either. And while that
grieves our hearts as it will yours too one day; we are so
grateful to be chosen as your Mommy and Daddy. The day that God
had planned so carefully was finally unfolding. And what
relief!! The minute Mitchell came home he asked, “Are the photos
here yet?” When Matthew came home he asked the same thing. They
too were rendered speechless for a moment. Time seems to stand
still during these moments when hearts are connecting for the
first time.
The joy we felt that day is still in our hearts as I write this
letter, my sweet Chun Xue. Your name means late winter, early
spring; the time when you were born. We have lovingly selected a
name for you, Ju-lie Grace Chun. In bearing these names you are
carrying on the memory of a dear loved who has passed away,
growing in a quality we all hope to possess, and holding tight
to your heritage.
Since I have last written, our home has gone through many
changes in anticipation of your arrival. One of the most
exciting has been the completion of the playroom and nursery for
you. It has been such fun preparing, but a lot of work too! I
can’t wait to see you snuggled underneath the quilt I
painstakingly made for you. Daddy is excited to have you play in
your playroom he built for you. Your brothers are excited to
introduce you to their friends. Your Aunts and Uncles are
excited to have you home so they can hug you and kiss you. Our
friends are excited to meet you and have our first camping trip
together. Our church family, who has been praying unceasingly
for you, is excited to meet you.
My love, if I were to list all the blessings that God has
bestowed upon you when you are not even with us yet, you would
be as overwhelmed as we are. So many wonderful people have done
so many awesome things for a baby girl who is oceans away. On
July 28th, friends and family held a baby shower for you. What a
fun day! Your Aunts and Cousins have given you such beautiful
things to treasure. Aunts Sandy, June and Missy gave you a
beautiful handmade jewelry box. Inside it are special heirloom
gifts of jewelry given to each of them on a special occasion.
They now are yours for when you are bigger and each one tells a
story. Your Aunt Bert and Cousin Kimberly gave you a beautiful
teapot lamp. It is the perfect match for your nursery. A dear
family friend, Mike Fisher, gave a very special gift to you. He
painted your dresser to match the quilt that I made for you. It
is wonderfully made and truly one of a kind. If life is this
joyful in anticipation of your future, what could it be like
when you are here? Only time will tell, but God knows and is in
perfect control. Praise God, he is so good, all the time He is
good.
As we anticipate our travel to China, this journey of a
lifetime, we pray that you are safe, that you are loved, that
you are healthy. Until that time, we hold you in our prayers and
see you in our dreams.
In Bliss…
Mommy, Daddy, Matthew and Mitchell |
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