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Monday, December 01, 2008

COBY HERE WE COME!!!!

We got our approval!!!!! We leave on Wednesday and will have Coby on Friday (Thursday night here) Yes, you are reading this correctly! I obviously have no time to do much else but get ready so you may not hear from me until we are in Vietnam!!! Praise God all our prayers are answered and sweet boy will be opening gifts under the tree with his big sister this year!!

114 comments:

Tracy said...

NO WAY~!! You leave in 2 days?? Congrats, what a great Christmas this is going to be. I am very happy for you guys.

Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! I can only imagine how excited/busy you are right now! Blessings on your trip!

Emma said...

oh my goodness, goodness, goodness me! sooooooo happy for you! eeek!

Laura Nipper said...

Oh my goodness that so awesome. I am super excited for you all. Can wait to read post from u in China. Praying for a safe trip. :)

Cinnamon said...

Woooo HOOOO! Awesome! We just got back with our new little one from Danang. I am so happy for you!

Kelsey said...

I've been following your story for a while now and it's been such an inspiration for adoption!
Congratulations on getting Coby so soon! What a Christmas blessing!

Anonymous said...

OMG Laura! CONGRATULATIONS! So excited for your whole family!

Heidi said...

YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Crap, but I hadn't sent you my package yet. Oh well. Don't worry.

Just have a wonderful trip!

Robin said...

Holy cow that's short notice! How exciting! Just a few more days to Coby!! Safe travels.

Amy said...

Wow!!! That is great news! Have a blessed trip.

Anonymous said...

YAY!!!! I am so so so so happy for y'all! Have a wonderful trip! Truly answered prayer!

Much Ado said...

Woohooo!!! So happy for you!

Lydia said...

WOW-WEE! Praise God!! Can't wait to see COBY-AT-HOME pics! I'm so, so happy for you, lala :)

Will pray for a safe trip for you guys ;)

Anonymous said...

WOW!!! Houston, we have liftoff!!!!! Wonderful news, wonderful time of year...as I recall around the same time of year we brought Annslee and Lily home :)
Safe travels to 'nam. Hey, and Roy said to tell Mark to drink a beer for him!!

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so HAPPY for you! You just asked for prayers yesterday.....I guess they worked! I cannot believe you are leaving so soon. THis is the best Christmas gift ever! Good luck packing and Safe travels.

Lisa

Unknown said...

that is sooo exciting

Shelly and Family said...

OMG! CONGRATULATIONS! I you have a chance, please email me your password for his travel web site (I "thought" I remembered it, but I think you might have changed it along the way...) Oh what great news to wake up to this morning!!!!

Anonymous said...

YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY!!!!!

Mother of 2 Angels said...

I am crying!!! I am SO thrilled and excited and every emotion. I cannot WAIT to see pics of them two together. THANK YOU GOD. This is wonderful news YIPPPEEEEEE
Vietnam HERE THEY COME!!!!!!

Jana said...

Oh my gosh, Oh my gosh, Oh my gosh!! I am soooo excited for you and I can't wait to see your sweet baby! I'm thinking of you all!

Michelle said...

This is the BEST news!! I am so HAPPY for ... he'll be home for Christmas!!! Hip-hip hooray!!!

Rhonda said...

Amazing news!

The Byrd's Nest said...

Wow! Not alot of notice there...but then again WHO CARES??? He is coming home!!!!

Somewhere In The Sun said...

Oh Wow! God is so good! What a whirlwind you are going to be on! After your post yesterday, I was really praying that he would be home for Christmas. What an amazing gift. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

~Lynn

Anonymous said...

HOORAY!!! What wonderful news - What an answer to prayer!!!

Blessings and safe travel!!

Rydley said...

Holy cow!!!!!

CONGRATS!!! Thrilled you'll have your son for Christmas!!!

KelleyO said...

Woohoo!!!! Go get that baby!!!

The Bryant Family said...

WOW!!!! That is wonderful!! Our prayers are with you all!!! Yeah Coby!!!

Nikki said...

Tears of joy, Laura!
TEARS OF JOY!!!!!!!

Thank you for this sweet news to start my day...Praise God!
XO
WOO HOO COBY - Your family is on their way!

redmaryjanes said...

NO WAY!! WOOHOO!!
Come Home Baby Come Home!!

Stacie said...

YAY!!! That is great news...Have a great and safe trip.

Tammy said...

Hooray!! Another little Vol will soon be in Tennessee :) Our prayers will be with you for safe travel and good health. I know Miss A must be VERY excited :)
Love,
Tammy

C's Mom said...

Safe, happy and speedy travels to all!

Brad, Carmen, Braylen and Alea Fleck said...

That is AWESOME!!!! I cannot imagine what you are shuffling around doing! Actually, I can, we had a similiar experience going for our first! It was fun time though and you'll remember to pack the important things! WOO-HOO! I'm anxious to see Coby in YOUR arms!! Praise the Lord!

Anonymous said...

WOW! I'm so thrilled for you! Now get packin' Mama!

Johnny said...

Wow! That was fast! Congrats!

Susan said...

And here I was worrying that Coby wouldn't be home for Christmas! This is wonderful news, and I'm so happy for you guys. I remember what it was like getting the 2 day notice. It's a whirlwind of activity, that's for sure.

Anonymous said...

Oh.my.gosh!!!! I am so happy for you guys. I can't begin to guess how excited you all must be. I am so glad you will all be home before Christmas.

Lisa said...

WOW!That was quick! God is awesome! Can't wait to see him in your arms.

Marla said...

OMG, my heart totally just skipped a beat! SOOOOOO excited for y'all!! Happy Packing!!

Sherri said...

Home with his family for Christmas!!! God is good!!! Congratulations and I can't wait to read about it all. I can't wait to meet him in person. Praying for you all.

Juliette said...

Just 1 day before leaving! This is amazingly crazy...
Have a wonderful trip to this beautiful county!
Congratulations!

Kerry said...

What What!!!! Oh Laura. I am so happy for you. A huge miracle. OK- breath and just focus on what NEEDS to be done!

OH MY Goodness. big hugs friend. Can't wait to see him in your arms.

Go get him!

Saint Louis Family Robinson said...

EXCELLENT!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh!!!!! That is amazing! That is just the kind of thing I needed to read this morning to start my day off on the right track. I hope you can post from VN - I'll be thinking of you over these next few days. Oh my gosh!

Sherry said...

OMG thats soooo exciting!!! Good luck with tickets and I'll be thinking of you guys! Now get packed:)

Colleen said...

WHOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!

Unknown said...

Holy Cow! Good luck, and can't wait to see the pictures!

Jill W said...

WooooHooooo! How very exciting. We will be watching for updates from Vietnam! What a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS it will be for all of you!

Mindy said...

I am so happy for you!! I check your blog every day to see if your little one will be home in time for Christmas. Have fun!!

Hugs,

Mindy

Anonymous said...

Oh congrats! This is such great news! It's ABOUT TIME!!! I'm so so happy you will be a family of 4 around the tree this year!! Save travels!!

Denise C said...

Doing the Happy Dance here at our house!!! Like I said in my email....we are beyond excited for you all....and absolutely cannot wait to follow along as sweet little COBY is placed into your arms!!!
What a magnificent Christmas Gift!!! God is sooooooo good!!!
Love and Hugs to all of you!!!

Polar Bear said...

Oh My Goodness!!! I am so happy for you!!!! This is so exciting!!!

Jess and Paul said...

Whoa, now that's short notice! But seriously, WONDERFUL news...go get him!

Anne said...

Yay! So happy for you!!! Congrats and safe travels. Best Christmas gift ever, huh?? ;)

Missy said...

I have already emailed you, but had to comment!!! I CANNOT BELIEVE IT! YES I AM YELLING : )

I know you are over the moon. Give Coby TONS of kisses from Paige and I!

We love you guys!

GGAdventures said...

I'm so excited!!! Now go give him some Mommy love so he can feel better soon! What a wonderful Christmas you'll have as a family of four.

frogglet said...

OH MY! I hope you are packed! How exciting!
Travel Safely, can't wait to see those pictures of Miss A loving Coby too much :0)

Pug Mama said...

HOLY COW!
CONGRATS!!!!

Patricia said...

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OH. MY. GOODNESS!!!

What a FABULOUS Christmas this will be for ALL of you!! I'm THRILLED for you!!!!!

YAY!!!!!!!!

Kate said...

YAY!!! GOOD LUCK!!!

Sue said...

HOORAY!!!!! Safe travels and I can't wait to check Coby's blog on Friday to see all the pics!!!!!!!!

Gwen Oatsvall said...

unbelievable ... SUCH A GOD THING .. will be praying for you all !!!!

Mamatini said...

Outstanding!! I can't wait to see pictures of you all together. I'm so thrilled for you. Safe and speedy travels.

Kelly said...

WOOOOO HOOOOOO!!! I am so happy for you. What wonderful news.

Michelle R Photography said...

W H A T????? I had no idea it would be that short of notice. I am beyond excited for you!!! I will be watching closely to see those first photos of you holding him in your arms. I am praying for safe travels for you.

Love,
Michelle

Lori said...

Yea!!! Congratulations!!
I just did a little post on my "secret buddy revealed" and was coming over here to tell you. Your news is FAR BETTER!!! haha
CONGRATULATIONS...what a Merry Christmas it will be for you! xoxo

Dawn said...

WOO HOO ~ CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Now go pack!!

mommy24treasures said...

I am so happy sweet friend.... Happy Travels.
Much love
Connie

B said...

Wow, congratulations from the bottom of my heart...and the top...and the middle...

Get packing!

The Princess's Mommy said...

OH.MY.GOODNESS!!!!!! I am so happy for you!!!! What a wonderful early Christmas present!! Praying for safe travels!

Monica

asiangard said...

oooooo happy for you!!!

Sarah & Seth said...

I am SOOOO happy for you! I pray that you have a safe journey to your handsome son.

kristin said...

whohooo! merry christmas! congratulations... :)

Ashley said...

WOW, that is awesome! I am so happy for you. I hope you enjoy your time in Vietnam. Will you be in Hanoi or HCMC?

Kim said...

YEA...
CONGRATULATIONS..
Have a Great Trip..
Can't wait to see him in your arms..
HUGS>>>

Patty said...

Fantastic!!!!!!!!!! Whoa hoa as Liana would put it!!! Take a breath and enjoy! Be safe!!!!!
Love, Patty and Liana

Jennifer said...

Congratulations!!!!!

Wow! I can't wait to follow your journey!

Jen

a Tonggu Momma said...

Oh. My. Gosh!!!!!! I go away for a week and come back to this? You sure do know how to turn my frown upside-down!!!! Congratulations!!!!!

Anonymous said...

oh my goshhh, I've been waiting to read this post forever......CONGRATULATIONS!!! and CONGRATS to Annslee now being a BIG SISTER!!!
Hope you enjoy your stay in Vietnam!
Can't wait to see a picture of a family of four!
Safe travel!

Tuyen Nguyen

Beth said...

WOW!!! Congratulations!! I can't wait to hear more!

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness! You are leaving tomorrow! Have a wonderful trip. I'm so excited that you will be holding your little boy soon, and he will be coming home! Be safe and our prayers are with you all. With all our love, Patty and Liana

Anonymous said...

How awesome, what a blessing! We'll be praying for you guys!!!!

Anonymous said...

WHOA!!!! NO WAY?!! That's amazing. Can't wait to hear about you meeting him and all the fun thereafter!

Anonymous said...

YEAH, I can't believe it. Can't wait to hear all about him.

JessT79 said...

Hi and congats!
By the way, I have a recommendation for what you asked for on Laurie's blog. I was going to send you an email but can not find on your blog. You can email jesst79@gmail.com

Deb said...

OMG Laura! I cannot belive you have 2 days to prepare! Safe travels to you all....canot wait to see you in with Cody! What an exciting Christmas this will be!

Sarah said...

WEDNESDAY?!?! You leave WEDNESDAY!!?! Holy schmokes! Oh my... I don't get to leave for 27 more days and I thought I had a lot to do. Heehee! Enjoy every minute!

Sam said...

OMG!!! I am so thrilled for you!!!!

Gail said...

Congratulations!!! Your little boy will be in your arms very soon. So happy for you!

:) Gail

Anonymous said...

OMG - have wonderful and safe trip!

Rebecca Lily said...

GO GIRL!! GO! GO!! :) And post lots of pictures!! Can't wait!

Rebecca Lily said...

P.S. Safe, happy journey!

Keisha said...

OH>>> YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats!!! Can't wait!!!
Now.. GO PACK!!!
love & hugs,
Keisha

Cynthia said...

That's great News Laura.

Look forward to meeting your son.

~verna said...

OMW! WAY COOL!

N said...

Congratulations! :D I am so glad to hear that you will soon have your beloved baby boy in your arms!

The Murphy Family said...

You should be holding sweet baby Coby in your arms very soon! We're praying for blessings on an easy transition and quick return home. Coby is so blessed to have you guys as his mommy & daddy!!

S. said...

HOLY COW! CONGRATS! I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited for you!

Anonymous said...

Wow, great news! Have a wonderful trip and enjoy your new son! Can't wait to hear more as you travel.

Special K said...

Congratulations! Can't wait to see the pics of your family all together. Finally. :)

Alyson and Ford said...

Congratulations!! We are so happy for you!! Enjoy your happiness!!

Alyzabeth's Mommy of Ten Weeks!

Sheryl said...

Hooray! So happy for all of you...especially Coby :) I'll be stalking his blog. Have a wonderful trip. God is giving you the best Christmas gift ever this year. Hugs!

Anonymous said...

Wow...amazing...can't wait to hear all about it!!

Julie

Chasing Dreams Photography said...

OMG you left today!!!! oh no yesterday!!! I am so excited for you!!!! : ) YEAH!!!!!

Karen said...

Wow, talk about short notice!!! How wonderful that you will have your precious son before Christmas.

I'll be praying for you and your family on your awesome journey.

Karen (a fellow Feb Lovebug:-)

Steffie B. said...

I'm so very happy for you....can't wait to read about your journey...
Hugs,
Steffie

Maria said...

Are you there yet? I'm so stinking excited I can't stand myself!! Hope you had a safe trip and have him in your arms already!!

Leslie & Shaune said...

congratulations. that is wonderful news!

The Byrd's Nest said...

Oh my goodness...I am about to die to see a picture of you with your new son!

Anonymous said...

OH MY GOSH....YES......AMAZING!

Kristy said...

Oh my gosh!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
That is incredible!! Have a blessed trip. I can't wait to see pictures!!!

Love, Kristy

kitchu said...

I AM FREAKING OUT!!!! TOTALLY FREAKING OUT!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!! THIS IS AMAZING!!!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS!!!

crazylady said...

Wow, I have missed a lot!
Safe trip. Have a wonderful
Family day. I'll don a Princess dress just for you!

 
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