We would like to introduce you to our daughter. She was born in March of 2005, so she is about two and a half years old. She had a cleft lip and palate, but we have been told that they are repaired. She has spent her life in an orphanage located in the Liaoning Province, which is in Northern China. It is between Mongolia and North Korea. This photo was for her passport. We believe that it was taken in November of 2006, almost a year ago.
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Our LOA (Letter of Approval/Acceptance) arrived at our adoption agency yesterday (October 2nd). They are zipping it to us so that we can sign the document and return it to them, to be mailed back to China. We will wait on travel approval (TA) to enter their country to pick her up. We could have her in our arms anywhere from 4-8 weeks from now! It is incredibly exciting - but now, there is so much to do!
Thanks to each of you for your continued love, prayers, and support to our family. The journey is not over, but we have certainly entered a new phase. Please continue to check this site for updates as we will try to keep you informed along the way!
Michelle, Ken, Bryant, Alex, and E
2 comments:
WOOHOOO guys!! Congratulations!!! You will have little E in your arms in no time flat!!!
Myndee
Ken and Michelle, It is amazing to live in such a small town and know so little. It was so amazing to go on your blog tonight and read all about your adoption! I think for me it is fun because I get to see the end result coming without having to wait the year, (plus) like you have had to. I will start praying all goes through and works out perfectly for you from now on! Elle looks absolutely beautiful. I have always told Brad if we want a daughter we will have to adopt. You give me hope! :) I have another friend from Minnesoto whose adoption I am also getting to read about on-line. Both of you couples will be such blessings to these children! God is using you! Thanks for the giving info on how we can help raise funds for you all to go. I completely agree, you need to have your boys come with. Definitely a chance of a lifetime! Prayers for you all! Brad and Ann Cox
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