Whether we will adopt again is often a topic of conversation in our home. The girls especially are always wanting us to bring more orphans home. And Kaden keeps saying he needs more brothers. Kevin said he didn't feel called to pursue another adoption, but if the Lord laid a child before us, we would not say no, without praying.
Two weeks ago, we got a call out of the blue asking if our family would consider giving a little 8 year old girl from China a family and a home. We prayed earnestly and could not come up with any reasons for saying no (other than our fears and selfishness). And so we have said YES!!
Xiao Yu, whom we will call Mia, is the newest member of the Semlow family. We are working urgently on our homestudy and paperwork. (For those of you who speak China adoption paperwork language, we have submitted our LOI and have received our PA.) We hope to travel to China within 8-9 months to bring her home.
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
HERE WE GO AGAIN ... :)
Posted by Sherry at 10:26 PM
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YEAH!!!! Mia is beautiful! Looks like a beautiful Semlow girl! I am so proud of your family! God speed to your precious new daughter! XOXO --Kara Portilla
WOW - Congratulations!! I'll be praying up here in northern Illinos for your, your family, and a speedy process!
In His Love,
Amy
Wow, she's beautiful!! So excited for you!! If down the road she ends up needing surgery, Shriners Hospital does amazing hand surgery - they have some of the best surgeons in the country.
WooHoo!!!! She is so beautiful and what a blessed family you will be! I cna't wait to hear more about her. We are waiting on our immigration approval....we hope to be there by December. Yeah Mia!!
What an incredible miracle for your family!!!!!!! I can't wait to see you all next week:))
xoxo
Oh my gosh!! She is Adorable!! Congratulations and prayers that all would go through quickly so you can get this sweet girl home.
Love and hugs and prayers,
Debi
She is gorgeous!!! Congratulations!!
If you want on the china limb difference board, just let me know. Very helpful group. my son is missing an arm and it doesn't slow him down. You'll realize the same about your Mia. Hope you get her soon!!
So happy for you.
Christy
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She is a beautiful addition to your family. Congratulations.
Simply amazing!
Congratulations!! What an incredible story--very exciting! When I saw her picture I was stunned, my daughter (adopted at 2 from Ukraine--but half Korean) was born with 'complex syndactylism' aka nearly the exact same hand as your daughter :) She's had two hand surgeries, just to get a thumb and bit manipulating. Prior to surgery she held things in the crook of her arm, does much better now, still not five digits, but able to pick up very small things, surprises me all of the time!
Her hand was honestly no biggie--if you'd like to chat more email me. congrats again!!
apryl
How awesome. . . to be so open to God's will for your life is a blessing and encouragement! Hopefully, the wait will go by soon! and not feel like a wait. . still waiting for travel day. . .adopting siblings from Ethiopia. . .6 1/2 and 8 1/2 girl and boy. . .began process end of May 1 yr ago. . .Anticipate traveling maybe July. . .hoping sooner.
Congratulations!!! Such exciting news-we hope you are able to hold your beautiful daughter in your arms very soon!!
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