It's very late...or early...but I had to write a brief note to acknowledge that as of today, June 13, 2009, we have been Logged-In China's adoption system for twenty-six months! Wow! I've been a rather patient person all my life...but I'm definitely learning an entirely new level now. That's ok. Every day is one step closer...and every moment in this journey is very much worth the wait. I cannot comprehend just how wonderful it will be the moment we see her precious face or hold her in our arms for the first time. I cannot fathom how incredible it will be when we bring her home and we are all together...finally. I'm sure we will look back and reaffirm that this journey was definitely worth it all. Plus that will only be the beginning of our journey together with her. Yay!!
Our oldest daughter, Rachel, has been gone for over a week as she works in a mission in Haiti. After not hearing her voice, seeing her face, or being able to hug her for days, I am so excited to see her at the end of this weekend! Our son, Micah, was gone for quite awhile last night and I could hardly wait until he arrived home. So it will be quite an amazing experience when we finally reach the time we've longed for in the past three years...(so far)...and we are finally together with our sweet baby girl/s. It's going to be life-changing!
Twenty-six months...and counting. My heart continues to grow in love and joy for this precious one God is bringing into our lives. She's been in our hearts for so very long that it's hard to remember a time we weren't loving her, praying for her, thinking about her and moving forward in the journey toward her. Somehow, it just seems she has always been part of our family.
Hold on, precious one! Daddy, Mom, Rachel and Micah are holding you in our hearts every moment. But someday soon, we'll hold you in our arms...and we're moving closer to you each day. We love you, baby girl. What a blessing to know that God is holding you in His arms until He places you in ours!
Cherishing another step in the journey...
Terri and Family
Jenna Elizabeth (aka "JennaBeth") Song Lorenz
Waiting For Our Little One To Come Home From China!
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Oh, baby girl(s)! We;re one day closer to you. I don't know how much longer your mommy can stand being away from you. In fact, there are a LOT of people that are SO ANXIOUS to have you here! But, it IS one day closer and when that happy day arrives... what rejoicing there will be! We love you and are anxiously awaiting, too. Love, Auntie J. and Uncle R.
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