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Sunday, May 15, 2011

They are home.

They are wonderful.

Way wonderful.

Of course I have a gob of emotions and things to share with you,
but I will have to save that for later.

But I will tell you that everything is going so smoothly so far
(don't burst my honeymoon bubble!).
Lucy and Macy are doting over Isaiah like you wouldn't believe.
I won't have to lift a finger.
This is going to work out quite nicely.
Macy is being an amazing big sister to Hao Hao
(we will eventually transition his name to either Elijah or Andrew...but for now, it's Hao Hao, pronounced How How).
She is translating, which is SO HELPFUL...I can't even tell you.

My big boys are enjoying their new brothers too.

And as I type this...at 8:30AM...ALL SIX kids are still asleep.
This is going to be easy.
(Again, don't burst my bubble).

But here are the pics we've all been waiting for!












Our new family.

Lucy looks miserable and non-cooperative.
But she wasn't at all...she was completely sweet and loved
every minute.


THANK YOU all for praying.
Thank you, thank you.

God is so good and His faithfulness didn't fail us once.
Not once.

He is so good, I can't even fathom it.



"I will not leave you as orphans,
I will come to you."
John 14:18
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34 comments:

  1. SherrieMay 15, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    So happy to finally see you all together!!! The boys look like they are just going to fit right in and adjust well. Thanks for sharing so quickly!

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  2. KarenMay 15, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Congratulations on your "big" family. I know it is a great feeling to have ALL of you together. Love the pictures!

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  3. learningtogetherMay 15, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Just awesome! Love that first family photo!

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  4. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful family! Trusting today will be one of grace-filled transition. That Isaiah is a perfect fit in his Mama's arms, and HaoHao looks like he's gonna be a sponge soaking up all that family love! Hugs dear friend!

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  5. ShonniMay 15, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Praise the LORD!!!!!! I am so happy for ya’ll.
    Congratulations on the addition of two more sons...you are a blessed Mama.

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  6. RobinMay 15, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Hurray!!!!!!

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  7. YvetteMay 15, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    How completely wonderful!! We are so so happy for you and your family. Congratulations!

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  8. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    You are officially a BIG family now!!! Happy tears for you from California!!!

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  9. CharissaMay 15, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Woo Hoo!!!! So wonderful to see your whole family together! I have tears in my eyes. God IS soooo amazing!!! I can't wait to watch your family grow in love for one another each day at a time! Congratulations!!!

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  10. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    SUWEET! Thank you for posting! I was wanting to know that you had finally got to hug your boys! Happy honeymoon period!! ENJOY!

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  11. JenniferMay 15, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Awww, make me cry...happy tears! :) You have such a beautiful family!!!

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  12. EmilyMay 15, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    What a beautiful family! You are so blessed!

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  13. LaurieMay 15, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Congratulations and welcome home to your men! So awesome to finally see you all together! God's timing is and was perfect. =). You guys not only make me laugh and smile but cry with pure joy unspeakable!

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  14. MiaMay 15, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    so happy for you...you have such a beautiful family...
    please tell hahao that i said hi and thanks for bringing me stuff...
    have a blessed sunday...

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  15. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    LOVE the new family photo!! So thrilled for your family. You are blessed!

    The Singletary's

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  16. ChrisMay 15, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Man! Those 2 weeks went fast!!!Glad I'm on the east coast or you would come over and hit me!

    Glad to see that you are finally a family...bumps or jolts...you survived this you will do fine...with God

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  17. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I cried as I read this and looked at your pictures , such a beautiful family . The Lord is so good and faithful ! ! Enjoy your family ..Judy mom to an amazing family herself :0

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  18. AnnieMay 15, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Oh Lori! They are so awesome! All of them! I love your beautiful family and I will pray that the Honeymoon will never end! :)

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  19. klmMay 15, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Yay!! Congratulations!! So cool to see everyone together!! Dreams really do come true!!

    Can't wait to hear more!!

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  20. Connie JMay 15, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    so so so excited that your boys are home!!!! congratulations, mama!

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  21. Janet and KevinMay 15, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Oh, one more of your post for me to read through my tears! Tears of sheer happiness for you all! God is so good!

    Love to you all,
    janet and gang
    (kevin, ted, philip, eli, and waiting for our sophia lin)

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  22. CKMay 15, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Love the pictures (especially the one of your big boys-made me laugh out loud). Praying for the honeymoon to continue for a long while.

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  23. MelissaMay 15, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    What a beautiful family ! Makes me cry. So happy to see you all together. God is good !!!

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  24. CariMay 15, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    so awesome, Lori!! all that paperwork and wait has finally paid off and you are all together now :)

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  25. Tony and RettMay 15, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    SO giddy for your new family to be complete (for now!)!

    GOD IS SO STINKIN' GOOD!

    Yay for K-man and his SUPER DAD strength!

    Glad you're all together. Finally.

    LOVE IT.

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  26. NancyMay 15, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Yea, Jesus!!!

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  27. DonnaMay 15, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Yay! So glad your guys are all home safely! Enjoy your family, and here's hoping that the honeymoon lasts a bit longer than expected! ;)

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  28. Hunan MommyMay 15, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Another blog mommy tearing up at the photos! What a beautiful family!

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  29. Musings from Kim K.May 15, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Continued blessings. I can't wait to follow your next set of adventures.

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  30. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    WONDERFUL! WONDERFUL! WONDERFUL! PRAISE THE LORD!

    Now we KNOW you will be BUSY, especially now that they are all home....BUT you simply MUST keep us updated often. We are waiting for updates as we "DO" this with you! - I, for one, am checking your blog often. This is so exciting! keep it real, honey!!

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  31. KimMay 16, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Praise the Lord! Glad to hear that they made it home safely. Love the family picture!
    You have a beautiful family!

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  32. JodiMay 16, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    ohhhh sooooo wonderful to finally see y'all together!!!! beautiful just beautiful!!!!
    and praying for HH's taste buds to adapt to salsa! Thinking we will having the same prayers for our boys coming home soon!!!

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  33. Difference2This1May 16, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Congratulations on a everyone being home and a good first few hours home. At 3 weeks home, it's so crazh here one of mine ate a butterfly the other day so enjoy the "peace" of new little boys while it lasts. Little boys keep me and 4 girls hopping!! :) Blessings, Jennifer

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  34. quilt'n-mamaMay 16, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Rejoicing with you my friend! So happy to see your big 'ole happy family finally all together!

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