Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Happy 11 months Ella Marie!

    It is hard to fathom maybe being halfway around the world in a matter of weeks. I have really started nesting lately. Her room is done! A special thanks to Leslie for our glider rocker. Our Children's shop started their 50% off sale yesterday and guess who was there! I got some really cute things! I am starting to think of every little detail and making travel lists. It is so exciting and overwhelming at the same time. I have honestly never seen Nat stress about anything but he is pretty worked up about this long flight to Korea. I am usually the stresser so it is amusing to me to actually be the calm one.

     A friend from college, Erin, is in Korea as I type. She now has her daughter, Mabel, in her arms forever as a family of three now. They have waited for a child for over 5 years. They started with China and switched to Korea and soon got their girl. Her posts will break your heart and and fill your heart all at the same time. This transition is so hard on these babies leaving their foster families that have been the only family they have known. Please pray for them during this rough time of transition. Our hearts are ready but these precious babies are not.

     Our Ella turned 11 months two days ago. I cannot believe how fast time has gone since August. Everyone said it would go by in a hurry. I think of her about every second of the day. I long to see that precious face in person. We know the power of prayer, so please pray for her heart to be ready to bond with us. Happy 11 months precious girl! So much to do before we leave!

Here is a sneak peek at her room and some of my favorite special things.

Our house exploded in pink!





                                                                            
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5 comments:

  1. LeahJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Love the pink! Love the adorable clothes too! I didn't realize that Erin went to WKU too! Awesome! So glad to keep up with your journey, here in the last bit. So exciting to see all of us getting close to something wonderful! Congrats to you and your family. I will be praying for us all! Meet you in Seoul!:)

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  2. bklreedJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    I can't believe the time is almost here & I will get to see my sweet niece in those CUTE little outfits (you know I am oohing & ahhing over the computer right now)! Aunt Kerry is also having some fun shopping for pink! My prayer is that Ella's 1st Birthday will be with you & that her heart will be ready for her journey HOME!

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  3. BrittanyJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    I"m with Kerry - I'm praying for a fast travel call in late FEBRUARY! :) Can't wait to see that precious girl! Luke needs his buddy home to play with -- oh, the fun we are going to have!

    I will specifically pray for her transition, for I know it will be a difficult one. But she is going to be LOVED beyond belief by you guys - what a lucky little girl:)

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  4. patrick and amyJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    Cindy!! So precious!! I love her room and the monogram above her bed is beautiful! Those clothes are precious! Everything is perfect!! We will be praying for Ella's heart to be ready for her new family and that the transition will go smoothly for you all as well. I hope we can get our girls together one day soon...maybe even in Seoul in about 6 weeks!!!!!!!!!

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  5. Emily V.January 19, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    So excited for your sweet family. Her monogram is precious and I know you are so excited about having her in your arms. Still praying for you all.

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