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Comments: Dear lonee and caren, sydnie is so cute and i am very happy for the both of you. she could not ask for better parents. happy to see you both are having fun and can't wait to meet her some day. well congrats and talk to you all soon. dani.
Comments: Hello to Caren, Lon'ee and Sydnie, I just finished reading your final post to the site. It was hard to do thru all the tears, but I managed to even read it aloud to "G-papa". This has been an amazing journey and I am so blessed to have been able to share it with you. We are all lucky to have Sydnie in our lives and even though it has only been just over 2 months since she officially became a part of our "forever family" we have loved her since this whole process started. We only first saw her picture a few months ago, but God planned to send her to us for a much longer time. It will be a wonderful time for all of us and you are doing a great job with your parenting!! I am so glad we will be in Florida for her 1st Christmas and her birthday on March. I am guessing that the new car will be getting quite a few miles on it!! We both wish you the best of everything and especially to Sydnie our newest Grandchild!! We love you!!
Comments: I have followed along on your journey and have enjoyed it. Sydnie is a beautiful little girl.
Comments: HI! I kept looking for an update on your blog.. Sydnie is absolutly beautiful.. My brother (Tim) said he met her.. and she was really a neat little girl.. We too are having a great time with Lily.. She has bloosomed right before our eyes.. She is almost walking and is standing by herself.. She loves life.. She also loves music and to dance.. (I'm not a great dancer myself) haha Her surgeries will start Dec. 1 for her arm. We will be going to Milwaukee Childrens Hospital.. It will probably take a year to finish, but will be worth it when we are done. Take care and I loved following your journey.. Jennifer
Comments: Hi Lo'nee & Caren! Sydnie is beautiful and Mason and I are so happy for you both. She looks like she is adjusting well. We can't wait to meet her. Please keep us updated because we are really looking forward to seeing her grow up. Love, Mason & Amy
Comments: Hi Caren & Lon'ee, Congratulations and welcome home with your beautiful daughter! You'll be experiencing many happy moments together with Sydnie...I wish you all health, happiness, and love. Cheers! Lisa
Comments: I had to check up on you from Czech and it is SOO good to see that you are FINALLY home! I hope you will enjoy having her there and will be praying for you as you
Comments: Welcome Home!!! Thanks for sharing the journey with all of us! I'm looking forward to watching your beautiful little girl grow and build her new life with you. I can't wait to meet her when we're in Florida next time. Enjoy every day, each one is great, yet somehow each day gets even better and better!! It's amazing how much love we're truly capable of giving and receiving!!
Comments: Lonee and Caryn, See, I finally spelled it correctly. From the day I met you two I have been so excited for the two of you. There is no better feeling in the world then wanting and finally having a child. May you be blessed with a world of happiness filled with so much love you know your going to burst.  Sydnie is such a lucky little girl to have such great parents. God bless your family. 
Comments: HI! Sydnie is so darn cute..She looks so happy on the swing set.. We haven't swang Lily yet.. Seems like something we need to do soon. My brother said you were in.. Thanks for talking to him. Hope all is going well with you and your new addition. Jennifer
Comments: Hi Caren & Lonee I've been watching with everyone at work at Wade's desk and got a lump in my throat every day. I'm home now for 2 weeks so I have a chance to post my message. Ken viewed your website too and we both agree that Sydnie is a beautiful little girl and your undertaking is phenomenal. I look forward to the homecoming pictures and want to see a picture of her face when she sees her very own beautiful rooms that you have prepared for her. Your jouney is almost over but it just beginning too! See you when you get back. Lynn
Comments: HI! I've been following your journey since we got home from China.. I met you in the Play room before you got your daughter.. She is a doll.. I'm glad to see things are going good for you.. We made it home safely.. the plane ride was NO fun.. Stop in and say hi to my brother Tim at the market.. I told him about you guys.. Jennifer
Comments: Dear Uncle Lon'ee & Aunt Caren, CONGRATS! I am SO happy for the both of you and the beautiful Miss Sydnie! You are so blessed with such a lovely little angel  and she is very lucky to have you two for parents. You two are doing a wonderful thing and you're going to be GREAT! Thank you for letting us be apart of this exciting experience via the internet. I CAN NOT WAIT TO MEET MY NEW COUSIN!
 If you need anything please don't hesitate to call (727-531-5080 hm/352-422-6366 cell) - I'm the best FREE babysitter, maid, errand runner, and cook at your beck and call anytime. Have a safe trip home and give sweet Sydnie a kiss
 for me. Much Love  From Your Niece,Maggie Hugz-n-Kisses God Bless & You're In My Prayers
Comments: SHE IS BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for sharing your experiences and joy with me, I have enjoyed looking at the new pictures, seeing how happy everyone is and reading all the progress. Have a safe trip on yur way home! Can't wait to see Sydnie when you bring her to the office! Take care, Andrea
Comments: Have a safe trip home! It has been wonderful seeing you all go through this amazing journey. Hey is it me or did she change her shoes!?
Comments: Lon'ee, Caren, and Grandma (may I call you that?): I've got to say...everyone at the office is going to miss seeing the "Sydnie Show" each day. Thank you all for sharing your experiences with us. Looking forward to seeing you States-side. Cheer, Wade
Comments: Hey you guys are great - I do believe you got her to wear some different shoes - yippee!!!
Comments: Did I see white shoes on that young lady? Look forward to seeing you all when you get home. Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us. Love Ya !!!
Comments: St. Francis to China, the wonders of technology, it's an amazing world we live in. I know it's not new to most, but I'm in awe at the fact I can be apart of this wonderful story from across the world. Anyway I'm so glad things are falling into place with the new addition to a awesome family. Everyone is a winner in this venture. Wishing you a safe trip home where many more incredible memories are yet to be made. Bev, can't wait for the giggle girls to get together so we can hear more of your unbelievable trip. Kathy
Comments: Hi guys... I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed keeping up with your adventure. I even shared your website with a couple of co-workers. I just can't wait to see all of you on Friday. Let us know the details when you can. Or, if you just want to be home and relax alone... I totally understand. Lots of prayers for safe travels back home. (I have heard that benadryl does wonders to aid sleeping!!!...)  Not that I have any experience traveling with a toddler!Love ya... Jo
Comments: I just wanted to say that I have so enjoyed reading your journal. The first thing I try to look at is the shoes  . I have not been blessed yet too adopt, but it is definitely in my future. So, until then I can only read. It is such a joy to see your Sydnie opening up.
Comments: Hello! It is so wonderful to see the progress that is being made each day. We love the pictures. You all look so happy....and Sydnie is a beautiful little girl with a great smile. We are so happy for you! Have a safe journey home and we look forward to meeting Sydnie (and seeing Mommy and Daddy) when you get back to Florida. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Adele, John and Emily 
Comments: Hi Family! Again, a wonderful set of pictures. Your daily updates are amazing, sometimes heartwrenching and always inspiring. Some day when she is all grown up she will understand what you did for her, and what she did for you! You can tell in the pictures that she is starting to realize you are her "forever" family! It is wonderful to watch her open up and let you in. Lindsey (my 4 yr old) looks at your journal everyday, and comments on the pictures. I read the updates to her. Explaining the concept of adoption was a little hard for her, but now she is excited for Sydnie and includes you all in her prayers everynight. She also thinks Grandma looks like alot of fun!!! Lindsey wants to be Sydnie's friend as soon as possible! Have a safe journey home. keep up with the updates if you can, and we will see you soon!
Comments: Hi Guys! Me again. Every time I read and see your beautiful pictures and words, I still get choked up, now out of shire joy for all of you. Sydnie sure figured it out fast, Mommy for comfort and Daddy for fun, and Grandma for BOTH . I just wanted to get one more note out (hopefully) before your adventure back! My thoughts and prayers for a safe and relatively "uneventful" flight HOME (I bet that word has a whole new meaning now!!!) We love you and will see you very soon!!!! Nancy, Orlando and Sophia
Comments: It looks like she's coming out of her "sydnie shell", just blossoming!! I'm so happy for you guys, you so deserve it! I especially like the part about her not liking the word "no" (some things are universal
Comments: She is absolutely beautiful!! I really enjoyed reading your daily diary of events. You are very lucky and so is Sydnie. May God Bless you all now and forever. Ewa
Comments: I have so enjoyed reading your day to day adventure. She is so cute, you will make wonderful parents.
Comments: I just love all of the pictures of Sydnie smiling. She is a doll. I was wondering is there anything I can do to help you guys out on Friday? It sounds like there will lots of visitors. Please let me know. Love and miss you Chrissy
Comments: What great pictures over the last few days!!!!! I guess prayers work - looks like Sydnie is coming around, but of course we all knew she would.
Comments: What a beautiful journey! We are so happy for you and can't wait to see the three of you. Sounds like Pappa Bear is finally being accepted but why not he is just a big kid himself.
Comments: Two days of a happy Sydnie is definitley progress and the picture of Sydnie on Lonee's shoulders brought tears! It's amazing what love can do.
Comments: I just got caught up on everything today. I was gone for a few days and look how much I have missed!!!!! Boy is she a cutie patootie! It looks like she is really coming around, I love the picture with her sitting cross legged such a little lady I am so happy for you all, Grandma looks like she is having a blast too! What an amazing experience. HUGS!!!!!!!
Comments: Hi Bev, Caren and Lon'ee. I love the pictures and will show them to Bob tonight. We can hardly wait to meet the little princess. Love the personality! She is such a cutie. I am so glad that you are getting your morning coffee Bev. Starbucks in China what could be better? Take care all of you and hope the plane ride home is quiet and sleepy. linda
Comments: Praise God, I have been praying for Sydnie, poor little thing, she doesn't know what is going on. I love the picture with Grandma,I can't wait to see her dimple! I am glad that she is strong willed. She will be a strong woman then!
Comments: Hi Caren, Finally got a chance to see your amazing journey to get Sydnie. Deric and I are reading together, and he noticed your Gotcha Day was his B'day! What a great day! Your blog has been so wonderful and touching to read. Sydnie is just beautiful! And she is going home with such a wonderful Mom! I'm so happy for your whole family. And we look forward to reading more. Take care, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Comments: Hi Guys!! What AMAZING pictures, she looks so happy and carefree!! I'm so thrilled you had a good day, those will become more and more frequent, and the sad ones the distant past! Although sorry to say if your 'lil toddler is anything like little Ms. Sophia, that temper tantrum won't be the last  (we can all commiserate together!) ONLY 4 MORE DAYS-YIPPEEXXOO, Cooper
Comments: Hi Family!!! Lindsey has enjoyed watching the journey, and got upset yesterday when there wasn't an entry.  . Today's pictures are GREAT. She is amazing to watch. We can't wait to meet her! Don't worry about the people on the plane. All parents get to go through the joy of temper tantrums at the worst possible times.
Comments: Hi Lon'ee - How are you? Hope your travels are well. How's the italian food? anyway, I look forward to seeing you and your daughter when you get to Prior Lake. We have much to talk about, from one dad to another. Sophia is almost 3 and each day is so different. One day she is mommy's girl the next, she is mommy's girl. Each day? She does become daddy's girl more and more. Nancy gets pissed. When you get to MN we need to have a few scotches we'll have a daddy training class. All kidding aside whether it is the next day week or month you will have a moment with Sydnie that will be the greatest day of your life!! - Cant wait to see you soon. Have fun and remember, you and Caren have just gave your daughter the best gift anyone could hope for in the world. Be safe, have fun, God Bless.
Comments: Hey you guys, This is so exciting for you all and what a precious little daughter you have. She will be the heart of your life. I teared up reading how sad she is. It will take time but soon all this will be forgotten. What a wonderful website. Have a safe trip home and love to you all. I can't wait to see her. Just wait until she sees your cats. :>
Comments: I have enjoyed following your journey. Hang in there. You are so blessed that your sweet little girl is grieving. It won't be long and she will be so attached to you! She is beautiful!! I know all too well how difficult it is to see them hurting and not be able to comfort them. It hurts. But it does pass. Just keep watching and listening and for now just do whatever she needs. Barbie myadoptionwebsite.com/ryan
Comments: Thanks for all the wonderful updates! I'm so happy for Sydnie, and just like Kay said, it's a good sign that Sydnie is sad - that certainly means she was treated well. I remember when I was interviewing daycares when the girls were younger, and the most important question to ask would be.... Can I bring home a happy child? Well, Caren and Lon'ee, you are! She just misses her other family. This is so incredibly awesome for you and you are just the right people to comfort her and make her feel loved and special every minute of the day. Enjoy her and make sure you tell her you love her every day for the rest of your life. Have a great trip and I'll keep in touch.... Love, Kelli
Comments: Hello from Minnesota ! Lon'ee, Caren & Gma Bev, and a special hello to Sydnie. We have followed your daily journey that has been mixed with so many emotions all of which will have a beautiful ending. Sydnie is coming home. Know that we are so happy for you and wish you the best. And Sydnie, wait till you taste Gma Bev's cookies !! All take care and God Bless. Shirl & Rich
Comments: Caren, Lon'ee and Grandma, hello to you all and a very special hello to Sydnie. It's been so special for me to follow your trip. My heart goes out to all of you dealing with Sydnie's transition, all the things that must be going on in her little head and heart. One thing I do hear in your messages is the overwhelming love for your little girl and that is what will see you all through this challenging time. Daddy, hang in there it sounds to me like she will not be able to resist your charm much longer. And knowing Grandma as I do, she is the glue that is holding everything together, she always seems to know how to put things in prospective. Caren, you have already wiggled your way into her heart, she needs someone to make her feel safe and you are the first and lucky one, everyone else will be right behind you. It's all about her now and soon she will realize what a wonderful family she can depend on to feel safe and so very loved. You know all of what I'm writing, but we just want you to know and feel the support, you are all in our thoughts, and everything will fall into place. Kathy
Comments: What a wonderful story and thank you so much for sharing it with us. I've been following along everyday, in fact I told a few friends about your site. I could just squeeze that sweet little girl. Enjoy the rest of your time in China and have a safe trip home. God bless all of you!
Comments: Hi Guys, I wish I were there to help comfort you. I feel so helpless yet want to do something. Something I always try to remember is this too will pass and things will be brighter and happier. I can so see how she will be such a happy and loved child having you guys as parents. You are all in my prayers and loved. Love Chrissy
Comments: Hello Sydnie's parents! I've been following your journey and wanted to give you some encouragement. We brought our Linzhi Rose home in November. She was almost 3 when we received her and she struggled terribly with grief. Hang in there!! It will get better, I promise. My husband and I were in tears everyday watching her anguish over missing what was familiar. God is holding you all in his hands and HE will lift her out of this. She's so blessed to have you all and it will show very soon. When we hit Guangzhou, everything started to change...Linzhi started to some out of her grief more and more and YES, the playroom and other children help out ALOT!! Praying for you all in Illinois, Amy "Our journey to Linzhi Rose" We're a MAW family too!!
Comments: Hi Grandma Bev, Caren and Lon'ee. You have a beautiful daughter and granddaughter. She will adapt to her new surroundings and love you as her family with the love and the patience that you will give her. Stay safe and have a good trip home.
Comments: My daily visit to your web site and my daily prayer for you all. I am aching for Sydnie. I am also happy that she is mourning in a way because that means that she had good care at the foster home. I am sure in no time she will be attached to her daddy at the hip. I can relate in a small way how much it hurt for me when the daycare kids would cry when their parent dropped them off at my house. It wasn't long and I had a few crying when their parents picked them up. I am sure Sydnie will feel better when you are with the other children at the next hotel. My prayers are with you! Kay
Comments: We are so excited for you about your new daughter/granddaughter, Sydnie. What a beautiful little girl. You new life with Sydnie is just the beginning of new and great adventure. Enjoy and and have a safe return. We will enjoy meeting her in Eagle Point.
Comments: Caren, Lonee and Grandma - just hang in there. All of your love and comfort will work it's way into her heart and brain soon enough. And her life will be forever changed by the wonderful and loving environment you will give her. And although it seems like a long ways away - Daddy is going to get a lot more love when Mommy goes back to work! Safe travels.
Comments: Me again!! I love her photo album pictures, they are sooo adorable!! I think bribes in the form of "treats" work great, and of coarse are delicious!!!! She's gonna get happier and happier, it's just a matter of time, I'm sure she's already figguring out that she has the best family ever!!!!!! XXOO
Comments: Hi guys... One more week!! Can't wait. Hang in there. I wish I had some profound words of wisdom, but unfortunately... the little bundles of joy do not come with a users manual! Love ya tons and am looking forward to seeing you next week. Jo
Comments: Hi Guys! My heart is aching for you right now. Toddlers in the best of circumstances can break your heart, and you guys are going thru experiences that are unbelievably difficult. It would be nice if we could fast forward time a little, huh?? Lon'ee, you hang in there- before you know it she'll be "daddy's girl" and your heart will swell with joy!!! Then you too will be nap buddies!!! Everyday will get easier for all of you, and you are absolutely in my thoughts and prayers! Love, Cooper
Comments: Hello I just kept following your site since the beginning even if I don't know you... but what you wrote today made me remember of my own experience... and understand the hard time you might all have right now. So I just wanted to share a little of it just to give you some hope and encouragement! I am a single mom with 2 adopted girls from china. I was in china last december to adopt my youngest daughter who was then 2 years 10 months ( special needs kid). She was in foster home since the age of 2 months , and it was soooo difficult for her to leave the foster home and let me come in her life, let me approach her almost the whole time we were in china. She screamed, cried a lot, asked to see the foster mom for the 2 weeks in china and stayed distant from me as much as she could . She would felt comfortable mainly in her stroller and fell asleep in it (tired of crying...) almost every night... before I could put her in bed. But even if the transition was very slow and she stayed pretty much distant back there , I could see her trust me a little bit more and more everyday. It was incredibly difficult for me to see her grieve in such pain and not being able to console her as I would have liked to. But that was her way of greiving and I had to respect that even if it was hard ..I had to respect also that it was her life for almost three years in china, and also be thankful,in a way, as a consolation that it seemed like she might have had a great attachement to that foster mom since it was such a hard experience for her to leave all that behind... But what I wanted to let you know mainly is that everything of this is behind us now ... even if in china I didn't think much she would ever become close to me... I had to trust anyway and be confident enough because God had greater plans in our life for us together... So I kept trying to be patient, keep hope and stayed beside her all the time to let her know I was there and I will always be there until she would open me her heart finally ... We are now 7 months later and it is a completely different little girl and story. Really it has been a real joy to see this little flower open up slowly but surely every day till now. She is just a lovely and wonderful little girl and happy little sister. When I look behind I can barely believe what it was , I can see the long way she came from ( we came from) and I am so impress and pround of her strenght and resilience after all... I always taught that she needed to be that strong to survived all that and also to struggle so hard to finally accept to leave behind all her little life back there and being able to be confident enough again to let me go in her life, trust me enough to go on in life together since then. All this experience was though but rewarding after all. So I just wanted to give you some encouragement, let you know I pray for you and your daughter. Keep faithful, I am sure you will see little miracle happen with your precious daughter. Good luck denise ( sorry for my english since i am french canadian)
Comments: What a beautiful little lady! We are so happy for you. We want to meet her when the time is right for you all. We will pray for you and her every day from now on. All our love and best wishes to you and yours, Joyce & Dan
Comments: What a special little girl! Sydnie is such a beautiful child with a stunning smile. Thank you for sharing the journey. Sending peace to all of you. Betsy MaMa to two daughters from YiYang CWI, Hunan, ages 5.5 and 8
Comments: GreetingsCaren , Lon'ee & Mom, Glad to hear all is going well considering the circumstance. Sydnie really looks like she adjusting well in the pictures! I'm so excited...a week from today I get to see my new niece for the first time. Take care and keep posting the details/pics...it really allows us to share in your life altering experience! Love, Colleen
Comments: Lon'ee, Keep the faith I know it can be frustrating. She will learn to love and adore you! When your nephew Zach was a toddler and I was sent away to the Phillipines I got a chance meeting with him on my way from Japan to England because he was up in Minnesota visiting Gram. She took him to the airport for my layover and I was mortified because he wanted nothing to do with me. He eventually warmed up to me (don't know if it was my charming personality or the bribe of the teddy bear I bought him) but, look where we are now. I hadn't seen him for 6 months and it was hard for him; Sydnie has never met you so I can't fathom how hard it is for her. I am sure she will get there and can't wait to see pictures of her in your arms too. Be good! K
Comments: I have tears of excitement as I read through the new experiences you've shared with us. God has a way of bonding each of us with our new children and we all go through rollercoasters of emotions. I hope that the rollercoaster ride is a fast one and that Sydnie recognizes quickly how wonderful her parents are. It sounds like she's picked up on her great mommy already!! The wonderful love a child brings far outweighs anything else, so be patient with the ride and you'll be rewarded by this beautiful little girls love and devotion. Children are the best gift you ever get, nothing in the world is more important. I hope that today's the day that Lon'ee gets to hold and hug her! Have a great day and enjoy being back at the fun hotel with a play room!
Comments: Caren -- I didn't see the 'guestbook link' before. Sydnie is absolutely precious. It is great to see her grow in confidence and security with you as her parents -- it shows in her eyes each day and that absolutely wonderful smile. Lon'ee is able to wrap himself around his little girl. What a birthday present -- there is none better. I am so happy you are able to share this with the people who love you -- I look forward to each new day and discovery with your new daughter. "Grandma" looked so "in awe" -- what a great picture. You know I love daughters -- there is no bond so close. I have never felt a love so overpowering as the first time I saw Katherine. I know you felt the same -- there is always just the slightest chance that tomorrow she won't be there. From now on Sydnie is the best part of you. Some days you're angry, hurt, tired.... but when you lay your head on your pillow and drift to sleep, the only thing you remember is how much you love her and how cute she was doing [this or that]. Just to let you know -- I won't write any more long blogs -- so you're safe from having to read any other long epistles. I love and appreciate you -- this joy could not happen to a more deserving person. Keep safe
Comments: Hi Aunt Caren I hope your having a grat time in China, and with Sydnie I can't wait to meet her. I'll see you when you get back. Love, Cousin Jake P.S. I'll bring MnMs.
Comments: Caren, Sydnie is just beautiful. I am so happy for you all and cannot wait to meet her. Carol
Comments: Caren (and family), It is really touching to read your experiences in your daily log. Thanks for sharing, Paul
Comments: Okay, I have now gone through an entire box of tissue! Tears of happiness for all of you because you have such a precious gift, she is so darling! Tears of sadness for Sydnie as she makes this adjustment, and for you as you try to comfort her. End the end it is well worth it! Sydnie has so many family and friends that will love her and the two of you through this. I hope you can feel all the hugs we are all sending you. Love you, Marcy P.S. Grandma - how are you? What an awesome opportunity for you! I don't know how you are going to let Sydnie go (to FL) and settle for Dad =). I love that you are a plumbers wife through and through, no one else would notice the plumbing fixtures =). Love you too!
Comments: Caren: I am sure you are enjoying all of the wonderful Chinese cuisine. Be sure to bring back recipies. Having been to China myself, I want you to tell me how many drums of hand sannitizer you have already gone through <grin>. Miss you!
Comments: I am so excited for both of you!!! Sydnie is one lucky little girl to have such great parents. I wish all 3 of you life's many blessings.
Comments: I am so excited ( and with a lump in my throat) every day to see new pictures and hear new stories about your adventure. I think I saw a hint of pink on Sydnie's fingernails! I am thinking about you all often and praying for all of you esp. for Sydnie and for her foster family as they transition. Caren you make a great mom! I am so happy that God gave you this precious little girl!
Comments: I love to follow all the blogs on myadoptionwebsite. Sydnie is just precious. I love the comfort item being a full sized pillow. That is fabulous! Congratulations!
Comments: Hi Guys!! Your patience and perseverance has paid off!! I'm sure you are experiencing "pure joy" (named Sydnie). She is going to bring you a whole new level of love and happiness!!!! I can't wait until July 25. I think about you all the time, be safe and enjoy the rest of your trip! XXOO Coop P.S. How was the Diet Coke?
Comments: Oh my! What a beautiful little girl!! It is so amazing to read about your adventures to bring your baby girl home! You have so faithfully and patiently waited for this moment. I am praying for you and will be thinking about all of you a lot over the next few weeks!
Comments: Hello Seibert Family!!! It is so amazing to take this trip with you. I cannot believe the whirlwind of emotions that this must be for you all. Such a bittersweet transition for Sydnie. I cannot wait to hug her and welcome her to her new life of extended family and friends who will love her almost as much as you do. Ella and Sydnie are going to be great friends...oh, the play dates to come. Until tomorrow, Kelli
Comments: Caren, She is beautiful. We are sooo happy for you. Keep up the adventure. Can't wait to meet her!!!
Comments: Caren: I think we are as excited here at the office about the adoption as the two of you are. It's just like watching the "Truman Show". We all huddle around my desk each day to view the pictures and read your comments. We love it! Keep the updates coming. Cheers, Wade
Comments: I'm not sure how I convey in words how happy I am for you - but I can tell you I have goose bumps and tears. This is so wonderful! I love the pictures and the log of your journey to get Sydnie. Prayers and love for your safe trip home - Kristi
Comments: Hi Caren, Wow, how exciting! I'm so happy for you! Sydnie is beautiful!! I love the picture of you and her together you both look so content. I've enjoyed reading about your journey and can't wait to see more pictures and stories after you arrive home. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Jessica
Comments: I am a co worker of Chris, I am soooooooo excited for you and your family. I can only read part of your daily journey because it is so emotional, as if I am part of it all. Almost makes me want another child. Good Luck and many Blessings! Rhonda
Comments: OK Mom where are the pictures of Walmart??? Lon'ee and Caren you seem to be doing great and she is so precious. I miss all of you. Keep updating.
Comments: Hi Caren WOW! You have your precious little girl. Sydnie s beautiful. It must have been an emotional day. I had the website up at work and I shared it with a few people and everyone is so excited for you! Congratulations! and we can't wait to meet Sydnie. Adele, John and Emily
Comments: Hi Caren - Tammy shared your web site with me. I am so excited for all of you! What a day this must have been to have journeyed so far and now to have Sidney with you. You will be an amazing mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of such great happiness. Safe travels back to the U.S. and I can't wait to read more about your trip and Sidney. Diane Hamilton
Comments: This is an AMAZING story and what a day! Oh my gosh, you described it so perfectly, and you came so perfectly prepared. I love that you had M&M's and cheerios. Good thinking! We're looking forward to reading and viewing the pictures everyday. We'll be thinking of you. Enjoy every precious minute with your new angel baby! Sydnie is godsend and she is absolutely beautiful - you will make awesome parents, and you will love the journey that's ahead of you. Love, Kelli, Jay and girls....
Comments: WOW!!! I'm so emotional reading and looking @ your AWESOME pictures, I can't even imagine how you guys are doing!! Sydnie is sooo beatiful and HAPPY. Who would've known you would have a daughter with a "sniffy", it's FATE!! Love you guys!!
Comments: Wow, what a great day! I have been thinking about you guys all week! I'm so glad that you have Sydnie with you now, she's going to be loved by everyone. Continue to enjoy your time in China and being new parents, it's the best job in the whole world!!! Lots of Love, Tammy & Dakota
Comments: Caren, I am very happy for both of you. Please let me know when I can bring down her cousins to meet her. Does she like ice cream? Karl
Comments: Thanks so much for posting the pictures. I looked earlier this am and then this afternoon and there she was. Sydnie is beautiful. I love the picture of her cuddling with mommy. Karen and Lon'ee you will be great parents. I can't even tell you how happy I am for you. I am looking forward to meeting you Sydnie !
Comments: Yeah for Sydnie.... She has a sniffy too!!! Just like Mommy! I'm so excited for Friday. I hope the rest of the week goes smoothly! Love Ya, Jo, Ron, Lyndsey and Jocob
Comments: I am so happy for both of you. You will be great parents and I will be a great auntie. We love you Sydnie can't wait till I can play with you. Love Aunt Chrissy
Comments: All I can say is "wow" what a dream come true and what an emotional day for all of you. The pictures are wonderful - keep them coming.
Comments: Today is the big day!!!!!! You are all in my thoughts. Here's wishing you a day filled with happiness and joy.
Comments: I am having so much fun watching your web site. You are in my prayers. I am excited to see the "gotcha"day!
Comments: Glad to hear the trip is going well and that you will very soon have Sydnie! We spent the weekend at the cabin with Great Grandpa, Dalaney can't wait to be able to play with Sydnie at the cabin. She talks about her often, has colored pictures for her, and thinks Sydnie will like popsicles! Hug and kiss her for us all. Marcy & Dalaney
Comments: I am overjoyed to be able to experience your beautiful journey through your website. Your family is in my prayers! I am so excited and happy for you! Enjoy every second! GOD BLESS!
Comments: Caren and Lon'ee, How exciting to be so close to having Sydnie in your arms for the first time!! We are so excited for all of you. This is an incredible way to keep family and friends updated on your trip - it's "almost" as good as being there. Hang in there Grandma your new granddaughter will be with you shortly. Our love and prayers are with you all. Love and Hugs, Gail and Bill
Comments: We are so excited for you what a beautiful little girl. We can't wait for you all to get home so we can meet her. China looks beautiful and the food sounds exciting we are enjoying following your journey. By the way our and your cats say please do not eat any of their relatives. Will be following the rest of your journey with great interest. Love you all!
Comments: Caren & Lon'ee she's absolutely adorable! I can't wait to meet her! Sounds like everything is going well...2 more days and she'll be in your arms! Keep posting info/pictures...it's so awesome to share the journey with you! Hi Mom!
Comments: So glad to hear your there...I've been traveling "virtually" with you. I am so excited for you and can't wait to meet the little angel Sydnie. Thanks for sharing this experience with us and may you always be aware of how quickly time flies with a little one to love and hug.
Comments: Hi guys! Thanks for the updates... I'm so excited for you and can't wait until the 25th when we can meet Sydnie and get to see all of you. Keep the updates coming... love to see and hear all about it! Love ya, Jo
Comments: We are so happy to see that you have arrived safely. It will be great following your journey. We wish you all the best and can't wait to see pics of your darling daughter. WOW!!! It's so exciting! John & Carolyn Hill (from FCC Waiting Families) PS...don't you just love those baked beans on the breakfast buffet!
Comments: Karen and Lon'ee, I am so excited for you both, you will love being parents. Have a safe and wonderful trip. Trudy
Comments: I loved this when I read it Sydnie and wanted to share it with your new loving parents because we think the world of them - you are a lucky little girl!
One year ago today
Love to you all,
Gail and Bill
Comments: The day has arrived! You will be off to China soon to pick up your precious daughter. I am so happy for you both. I will be thinking about you on your journey and hope to meet little Sydnie soon.
Comments: Welcome Sydnie! We are so excited to meet you and I can't wait to hold and love on you. It has been a long process...but worth every minute of the wait. You are very blessed to have been chosen by two of the most wonderful people in the world...not too mention your Auntie rocks!
Comments: Caren & Lonni: Have a safe trip and good luck. I'm sure both of you are very excited. We hope to meet your daughter very soon. Robb & Tonya
Comments: Good luck and have a safe and adventurous trip. The big adventure will be when you get back home, what a wonderful, exciting time getting to know each other and all the joyous surprises in store for you. Waiting for this time I'm sure has been difficult but Oh what splendid things are ahead for your family. Enjoy, have fun with her and see as much of her culture as possible as she will have a great deal to teach as well. And the frosting on the cake is she gets Bev & Dave for grand-parents. Lucky, lucky girl. Excited for you all! Kathy
Comments: Congratulations! I found your website from Chinaadopttalk! Your daughter is just beautiful!! Good luck on your journey! We're waiting for TA to arrive any day now!!
Comments: I just looked at Sydnie's picture again. She is such a sweet doll baby. I cannot wait to meet her. I am so very happy for all three of you. Sydnie, you are going to have a wonderful life. You have the best Mommy and Daddy and they love you so much already. I hope you all have a smooth transition and a wonderful trip. You will treasure these memories forever. Don't forget to bring the bubbles! Just stay flexible, go with the flow. I know you will. Have fun! Donna
Comments: Best wishes for a safe and wonderful journey. We're friends with the Hintz family and sent over the kitchen set and some other hand-me-downs. From the looks of things, Sydnie won't be in need of much, especially not love! Thanks for sharing your website. The girls and I loved reading about Sydnie and looking at the pictures. Enjoy...Little girls are glorious! Nancy, Katie & Alyssa
Comments: WOW!! The light at the very long tunnel is here!!! It's a beautiful beginning for all of you, and I couldn't be happier!! Trip of a lifetime for your mommy, daddy and grandma to finally "getcha". Sydnie, we already have so much love for you and your parents, and just can't wait to meet you
Comments: I cannot believe that it is only 2 weeks to GOTCHA DAY!! I am so glad to be going along to China to be with your Mom and Dad when they first see you and hold you in their arms. We have been waiting so long for this day. We have held you in our hearts and now we will be able to actually hold you in our arms. You will be the newest member of our "forever family". We love you!!!!!
Comments: Caren and Lonni, I am super excited for you. I will be praying for a safe trip home with your beautiful little girl. Did I say I was SUPER excited for you! Love Kay Sydnie, I am so happy that you are coming to be part of this family. I can't wait to meet you. You will have so much love! Love, Kay-Kay
Comments: Well by the time you read this hopefully you know who i am. Can't wait to meet you, your life is going to be so amazing starting now. Hope you enjoy the weather down here in Florida.
Comments: Sydnie, I look forward to meeting you so much. I am your cousin's (Zach & Jake) dad and you are going to be a part of one of the best families I have ever met. I have known your mom for a long time and she is amazing and has been waiting for a little girl to pour her love into since I met her. You dad is one of the funniest, charismatic people I know. You will grow to realize how lucky you were that they found you! When I hear that you have arrived at your home Jake, Zach, & I will come down to meet you. Karl
Comments: Hi Sydnie, this is your Cousin Jake writing, I can't wait for you to get over here to Florida and I will see you in July. You are really gonna like your Mommy and Daddy they are both awesome! Love, Cousin Jake
Comments: We are excited for both of you and for Sydnie. I know that you will make wonderful parents and Sydnie will add a ray of sunshine to your family. Remember to celebrate the everyday "little" things that build wonderful memories. (and take lots of pictures for those scrapbooks  We look forward to meeting Sydnie in a few weeks. Jim, Teresa and Joylin Hintz
Comments: Congratulations!! I came across your site and also saw your post on another site that you are travelling to China at the same time as we are. It looks like we have the same 'gotcha day'. Our daughter is about 3 mos older than your daughter!! She is Liaoning province but we'll be at the White Swan on the same days. I see that you decided on a crib for Sydnie - we went back and forth and finally opted for a bed since she is in foster care - but who knows!! Good luck as you prepare to travel and hopefully we will see you and Sydnie in the WS!! Kathy NJ
Comments: We can hardly wait for Sydnie's arrival!! Your mom keeps us all posted - she is so excited. I was telling Dalaney about Sydnie and how you would soon be going to China to get her (we have a book with a story about a little girl in China). Dalaney said she wants to come over and play with her - we all can't wait to meet her! We look forward to tracking your travels and will keep you in our prayers. Love you, Marcy
Comments: Hi Guys!! What a beautiful website, and a great way to keep us all posted. She is so sweet and I can't wait for Sophia and I to meet her!! I Love your new house, Sydnie's rooms are adorable. Within a month your lil' bundle of joy should be with you-YIPPEE XXOO Nancy and Sophia
Comments: Oh my gosh Caren and Lonee! Sydnie will love her new digs! What a room. Can I come and stay in it? I just might have to save my pennies to come and visit this fall after you are all settled in. Keep us all posted. Love ya! Jo (mama)
Comments: Dear Caren and Lonee: You made me cry on a Saturday! This is beautiful. Sydnie is certainly lucky to have you as parents. I look forward to seeing more of your journey and Sydnie herself sometime when I am in Tampa. Lynn
Comments: Oh another Hubei Honey! Our daughter Myah is from Hubei as well, we just celebrated our 2nd Gotcha Anniversary. We stayed in Wuhan for a week with 7 other families in our group. We had a wonderful time. Feel free to stop by our family blog at http://www.myahsdays.blogspot.com . Can't wait to follow along on your journey! She is beautiful!
Comments: I noticed your website and that your daughter is just slightly older than our daughter. We are travelling in early July to bring her home from the Liaoning Province. Hope that you receive your TA soon!! Kathy NJ
Comments: Dear Lon'ee and Caren, We are so excited for you about your new daughter in Wuhan, China. We just received (in January)our daughter Elizabeth from the same Orphanage. You will love Wuhan, known for the turquoise and jade. The orphanage was three hours away on bad roads, we didn't get to see it. We wish you the best and you have a beautiful baby. We also have a China adoption site ( back from china- Journey to Elizabeth). I will update soon. Best Wishes, Chris and Susan Lumpkin p.s. If you have more question just email me
Comments: This is my first of many messages to Sydnie. I am so excited to become your Grandma. I feel so privileged to be able to go to China to be with your Mommy and Daddy when they first see your precious smile in person. We have waited so long to hold you and give you a few kisses. I am so happy that I spend the winter in Florida and will get to see you grow up. then of course you will come to Minnesota to spend some time here with all of us and to go to the cabin and make many memories there. Grandpa and I love you!!
Comments: I am always excited when I see another family with a child from Wuhan Children's. I came home last May with my youngest daughter Ella. I have pictures with her in front of the pretty flowers too. I hope you have a wonderful trip. Joan http://www.myadoptionwebsite.com/IsabellaRose/index.html |