How wonderful to see the Moyer Family home safe and happy!  Hope that Cora Li loves her new home and that all of you get some rest.  Your journal has been some interesting and the pictures make it all real.  It is so special that you all have shared this great adventure with us.  Thank you.  Give Emma a big hug.  I sent you the Mother's Day Tea picture of Mother and Daughter!  Love to all of you.  Mary-Lew

How exciting to see that your journey is almost over and you will be returning home.  Your journal is wonderful.  I must read everything and check all of the pictures. What a beautiful setting!  The family pictures are wonderful.  You all look very happy and like you have been together forever!  Both girls are are adorable. Have a safe trip home.  Like many others, I look forward to meeting the new member of the Moyer family! 

STAND IN THE GAP
By: Maribeth Spangenberg (written ©1/17/06)

Stand in the gap, Dear Mother!
Stand in the gap and pray!
Put on your warrior’s armor.
Be ready both night and day.

Prepare yourself for the battle,
When that baby is placed in your arms.
They’ll be war for your child’s salvation,
Needing prayer to keep him from harm.

For your precious gift is traveling,
From birth to eternity’s door.
The way is marred with briars,
As Satan’s arrows soar.

This world is not friendly to Christians.
For Satan is roaming free,
To deter the way of our children,
From heading towards Calvary’s Tree.

Do not allow adversity,
To marr your desire to stand.
You are your child’s prayer warrior,
To defeat the evil at hand.

Our God in Heaven’s equipped you,
With a heart that is flowing with love,
For the precious, dear gift that He’s giv’n
To raise for His Glory above.

So stand in the gap, Dear Mother,
And hold your shield high.
God hears the prayers you’re uttering.

He honors a Mom’s battle cry!

 Stand in the gap. Oh, stand for me mother.
Stand in the gap and pray.
Then when we die and I meet you in heaven,
I'll say thanks, Mom, for praying for me.
I'll say thanks, Mom, for praying for me!

Love you all!

Sean, Lisa, Emma, and Cora-Li,

Congratulations!  It's so exciting to see your family finally together. I have been following your journey and can truly see happiness in all of your pictures. Cora-Li looks so sweet and is just as beautiful as her big sister!  Enjoy all of your special 'firsts'! I’ll be praying for your safe trip home and hope to see you soon.

Hi Moyer Family, Can't wait to meet Cora. She sure is beautiful. Have a safe trip home, see you when you get home.

Congratulations to the Moyer Family!  Looks like Emma has taken the lead and will be a wonderful, loving big sister.  The pictures are so beautiful, especially with Daddy and sleeping on Mommy's shoulder.  Yes, the smell of baby is the best, even as one gets older!  Have a safe trip home.  Love to all of you.  We miss you. Love, ML

She is your mirror,
shining back at you with a
world of possibilities
 She is your witness,
who sees you at your
worst and best,
 and loves you anyway.
 She is your partner in crime,
your midnight companion,
someone who knows when you are
smiling, even in the dark.
 She is your teacher,
 your defense attorney,
 your personal press agent,
even your shrink.
Some days, she's the reason
you wish you were an only child.
~Barbara Alpert
 

Psalms 117

Praise for the LORD's Merciful Kindness
1	O praise the LORD, all ye nations:          praise him, all ye people.
2	For his merciful kindness is great toward us:          and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.

What a beautiful gift you are receiving.  Congratulations to all of you.  ML told me about your page.  I cannot belive how Emma has grown.  How come kids get older but we don't?  I admire your strength and patience in this endeavor.  Your life will be even more full than it is now.   Love, Allison

I wish you many Blessings as all of you go on to meet your beautiful new daughter.  She is adorable!  What a great gift on Mother's Day.  Funny that my daughter's friend(Ganna) is also meeting her new daughter.  My daughter's name is Dian Winner.  We all send our love and prayers and I will be checking in daily.  Thanks so much for the lovely rose(my favorite) and the poem(something I will always keep). Love and best wishes for a speedy return.  Mary-Lew

Hi, me again! I didn't get to look at all of your pages on this site last time, so I went back to check in again...I love all of the pics & quotes you put on your pages...can't wait to hear from you on your upcoming journey. Keep in touch!

Congatulations!  Your daughter is BEAUTIFUL!!  We received our referral on Mar. 8th- when did you receive your's?  We hope to travel to China during the second or third week of May.  No TA yet of course, but we're hoping that is a realistic timeframe.  Any idea when you will travel?  We are Americans working as missionaries in Athens, Greeece, so we know NO ONE who is adopting and traveling to China!  We will pick up our daughter in Shanxi province and then hope to stay at the Victory Hotel in Guanzhou--Maybe we'll meet up?!  Blessings to your sweet family!  Vicki

Lisa, Sean, and Emma, What exciting news for your family....long awaited. I am thrilled for all of you. There is nothing stronger than family. That's what it's all about. Speaking as a Mom, there is no greater gift than having children in your life. I wish you all the best and I will be following you every step of the way until you bring Cora Li home. Debbie

Lisa, Sean and Emma,

     You all are very lucky to have each other and to be adding such a beautiful daughter and sister to your already wonderful family.  IWe wish the best in your travel to bring home your precious daughter.  You no longer need the luck of the ladybug to bring your daughter to you.  Wishing you ladybugs everyday from here on out for all your hearts desires. 

     I came across this little poem and immediately thought of you.

KISSES IN THE WIND

I hold you in my heart and touch you in my dreams.
You are here each day with me, at least that's how it seems.

I know you wonder where we are... what's taking us so long.
But remember child, I love you so and God will keep you strong.

Now go outside and feel the breeze and let it touch your skin...
Because tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.

May God hold you in His hand until I can be with you.
I promise you, my darling, I'm doing all that I can do.

Very soon, you'll have a family for real, not just pretend.
But for tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.

May God wrap you in His arms and hold you very tight.
And let the angels bring the kisses that I send to you each night.
--- Unknown
 

Love and Hugs,

Diane, Mike, Ciara, Tori, and Austen

Oh my gosh...she is adorable & yes, she definitely has Sean's hair Yay, I'm so happy for you...I'm forwarding this on to Angie

Congratulations!!!  She is beautiful.

Kathy DeBona

Hi,
I am overwhelmed with tears (literally) at the joy of seeing your daughter and the many other children waiting for the arrival of their parents.
Thanks for sharing these moments.
Love,
JILL

hi sean, lisa and emma lin

i am soooo ecstatic about the arrival of #2.  lisa you and sean have shown so many of us what love is really like, just talking and seeing you both with emma tells the true story.  sean i will stop asking when because now is it!  enjoy and all things come possible.  love carol

Hi, I somehow stumbled in here. I'm from Iceland and have a 3 years old daughter adopted in China 2005 and we are waiting for our next precious one I usually don't comment but I was touched by your writing...anyway both girls are absolutely beautiful and good luck in your journey to china!!

Sigga

Dear Lisa,  God has blessed us with our first child and again has made us mom and dad. I'am the happiest father and husband in the world.  Emma and Cora have the best Mommy any children could have and I have the best and dearest woman any man could ask for  Congratulations MOMMY.  Love now and forever, Your husband, Sean

My congratulations.  A family is a treasure to have and all that life is about.  My best wishes for a safe journey.  I look forward to meeting the new family member.

God Speed

Barbara

Dear Lisa, Sean, & Emma

     Congratulations!!!!  We are so excited for you.   Cori-li is absolutely beautiful.  Carly & Nicholas can't wait to have her (Emma too) come over to play.  We are so happy that the wait is almost over.  She is truly blessed to be joining such a wonderful and loving family.  We look forward to meeting her.

Congratulations & Best Wishes!!!!!!

Love,

Larry, Lori, Carly, & Nicholas

Lisa,

I know how long you have waited for this moment, I'm so glad it is here.  I admire what you have done.  You soon will have two beautiful daughters to take care of.  Congratulations to all of you!

Barb

Lisa, Sean, and Emma-

Congrats!  Family is everything!  I value all you have done and continue to do- may you have never ending happiness!

L-

Jane

Dear Sean, Lisa & Emma,

We are soooo excited!  We remember when Emma came to be our new next door neighbor.  Now we can relive the excitement all over again!!  Cora-Li is so cute.  We can't wait to meet her.  It will be nice to see her grow as we have seen Emma grow leaps and bounds before our eyes.  Congratulations!  The journey now begins.

Love,

Mr Dave, Miss Lynn, Cory, Jodi & Willow

Hi Emma, Lisa and Sean,  We loved looking at the pictures of Cora-Li and all the ones of you guys too.  We are rejoicing with you at the wonderful news that Cora-Li has a loving family!!!! Can't wait for her to meet Benjano too.  We will follow the journey when you leave.

Love The Derrs