We recently received two new photos and updated measurements of our precious Lucy Mei.
What a beauty and a blessing. She takes my breath away.
A few observations: :)
- Clearly, our sweet girl needs new shoes. Her little toes are hanging over the edge. Luckily, Mama has sparkly new shoes!!! Sooo cute!
- Those bangs are screaming for a hair accessory! Once again, Mama is prepared!! (It is typical for orphanages to cut their hair very short. We are thrilled they have kept her bangs, at least for now.)
- It's unclear what she's holding in the photos. A churro style cookie - photo bribe...?? She looks a little unsure herself!
Her measurements (9/24/12) at 28 months of age were 29 lbs. and 35.5" tall. Based on growth charts, she's in the 61st percentile for weight and 56th percentile for height!!!
......I am in awe of her beauty.
There is a depth to her eyes, her expressions, her body language that brings me such peace. It is difficult to explain. She could not possibly be more my child. The term "destiny" is often used (and debated) in the adoption community. I, for one, am a firm believer.
There is a depth to her eyes, her expressions, her body language that brings me such peace. It is difficult to explain. She could not possibly be more my child. The term "destiny" is often used (and debated) in the adoption community. I, for one, am a firm believer.
Oh, sweet Lucy Mei. I love you the whole world.
I ache to hold you in my arms, to smother you with love and kisses, to (hopefully) make you smile and laugh, to teach you the meaning of family and security and unconditional, forever love.
We know you will grieve the only life you've ever known. We know you won't understand what is happening. We know you will likely be fearful and scared. Sadly, your life has been purely institutional. You know no other.
It breaks my heart....
It breaks my heart....
You've likely laid awake in a crib or bed with no one to soothe your tears or fears, no one to sing you lullabies or read you bedtime stories. You've likely never experienced a full belly, playing in a warm bubble bath or being tickled with boo boo kisses. You've likely never been rocked to sleep while wrapped in loving arms, feeling the warmth and comforting heartbeat of someone who loves you.
We know love changes lives....yours and ours. We simply cannot wait!
You were a Schultz the millisecond I laid eyes on you, February 14th, 2012. My heart sank, I knew.
We are so close now!!!
We received our final Travel Approval yesterday and our flights confirmed today!!!
We begin our travels on Friday, October 26th at 10:10 a.m..
We will meet Lucy Mei on Monday, October 29th in the late morning (the evening of Sunday, October 28th US time).
We will arrive home on Saturday, November 10th at 5:50 p.m.
We received our final Travel Approval yesterday and our flights confirmed today!!!
We begin our travels on Friday, October 26th at 10:10 a.m..
We will meet Lucy Mei on Monday, October 29th in the late morning (the evening of Sunday, October 28th US time).
We will arrive home on Saturday, November 10th at 5:50 p.m.
Sweet Lucy Mei, you are so loved and perfectly destined to be in our loving, crazy, chaotic little family.
As my dear brother-in-law so eloquently stated upon seeing Lucy's updated photos, "She will fit right into the chaos...she has no idea what she is in store for!!!".
Baby girl, hang in there. We are coming very, very soon!!!
praying for safe travels. It looks like she is holding some sort of snack :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You are so close to getting her! I followed your previous journey to China for Ben. Our good friends in Eville also adopted at about the same time. We hope to be following in your footsteps within the next year...our dossier is almost complete. Just waiting for I-800a approval which should be here any day! Can't wait to follow this journey too! Blessing to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteThanks Erin and congratulations on a nearly completed dossier!! It is quite the process!!! Thanks for the well wishes and for following along!
DeleteI am SO SO excited about your news!! Angie sent a text to let me know. Lucy is BEAUTIFUL!!! I cannot wait to read about your experiences in China. I will pray for your safety, your attachment to one another, and wonderful memories made together. I am so happy for you!!
ReplyDeleteAwww, thanks Amy!!! We are overjoyed!!! Can't believe it's really happening!!! Thank you for the prayers and glad you'll be following along! :)
DeleteCan't wait to see a picture of Lucy with her mom and dad :) Blessings friend!
ReplyDeleteAwwww, thanks dear friend!!!! :)
DeleteI should NOT have read this at work, Kim! You had me in tears! Oh the thought of you rocking her to sleep with her head against your heartbeat...A mother's arms, exactly where a little girl should fall asleep. Destined before time began, chosen by God to be placed in your family. P.S. I hope they don't cut her bangs! Brielle's were hanging in her face in our Feb. pics but by the time we got there in April, they had cut her hair. :(
ReplyDeleteOh Tera, you are as emotional as I am!!! :) So thankful for our friendship! :)
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