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A long time coming

3/20/2016

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Wow, time sure flies when you’re having fun!  I’m embarrassed by how long it has been since my last post.  As a first-born child of German descent I am the girl who doesn’t allow too much fun before the chores are finished.  After a very busy 2015 wedding season (23 for the year) and all the ironing that piles up while I’m celebrating other people’s love stories, the holidays, and snow shoveling there is little time left for the “fun” of sharing our latest and greatest with you.  Alas, the silence in broken and I can cross “BLOG!!!!” off my ever growing to-do list.
 
Speaking of waiting… you may know, we have been in the queue for a Chinese adoption for over 9 years.  When we signed up the wait time was 8-12 months, but that is clearly not the way it turned out.  I’m elated to report that we recently received “THE” call from our adoption agency and we’re headed to China in just a few days to pick up our daughter!  Along this journey many people have reminded me that God’s timing is perfect, to which I would sarcastically respond “Whatever that looks like” while rolling my eyes.  Well, what do you know?  THIS is what it looks like!  Our little miss turned 2 years old on January 10, my Dad’s birthday! 

On the day she was born, we had fabulous house guests in town, which required champagne.  Now, it’s true that almost every visit “requires” champagne so she could have been born on any number of days, but who am I to argue with perfect timing?  A few days later, I spoke at a Ladies Breakfast at church and shared my story of infertility and all that nonsense.  I shared our status in the adoption process as well.  That opportunity served as an invitation for a few women to journey with us in prayer for this process; THAT was the first day she spent in the orphanage!!  You may remember from an earlier post that my friend Indelisa came for a visit.  In addition to the gallery wall in the dining room, she helped with a long over-due project of framing ABC cards for our then non-existent-daughter’s room.  We spent an entire afternoon assembling them, thinking of the little girl that would stare at them someday; praying that “someday” would be sooner rather than later. THAT was her first birthday!!!  And, yes, there was champagne!
 
We are not allowed to share many details here, but once she is ours I will happily share all the sweetness that Lady Amelia Jade Harrop embodies.  Eeeek!
 

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Shell
3/20/2016 11:15:55 pm

Just cried all over again! I can't wait to see that photo with her in your and Keith's arms! More tears of joy will accompany that snapshot for sure! Much love and excitement! ♡Shell

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Ellie
3/20/2016 11:34:16 pm

So excited for you! Love seeing how her room has changed to fit a toddler. Praying for your trip and your new family!

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Amy Agbonbhase
3/21/2016 01:24:51 am

Praise God! I am so happy for you and Keith! Words cannot express my joy. My eyes are tearing up as I read the story. You will be awesome parents!

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Mica Kucera
3/21/2016 09:30:41 am

This just made me tear up all over again. God is so good my sweet friend.

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Dearest Wendy and Keith, praying for a safe and joyful trip to China to pick up your little girl. Your patience and faith during this 9 year period has been amazing.
3/21/2016 12:00:37 pm

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Madeline
3/21/2016 05:52:20 pm

Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Many blessings for the three of you! 🎀

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Jami
3/22/2016 11:42:44 am

I am beyond happy for you all! Keeping you in my prayers during your journey to China and back. Please post photos as soon as you can.

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amazing, amazing. tears of joy. blessings.
3/23/2016 01:43:35 pm

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Donna
3/24/2016 10:41:48 am

Wendy I am so beyond the moon happy for you and your hubs! My prayers are with you as you meet and bring home your precious blessing! She is one very blessed girl to have parents that have persevered so long for her! Love you bunches!

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Lisa
3/29/2016 07:29:39 am

I have those same alphabet cards. I've been holding on to them for 9 years too. We are so excited for you guys as you turn the corner on the journey to parenting.

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Thinking of you and your family and all the happiness to come :)
3/31/2016 11:17:42 am

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    Wendy Harrop

    Hi - I am a wedding and event planner that recently moved from the San Francisco bay area into the Phineas Wright House, in Bolton, MA.  Here, you will find stories about our New England life, the fabulous discoveries that each day brings and all the things that make me smile. Thanks for visiting!

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