Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Elsie Shanjing Gardner

Well, we got her. Her name is Elsie Shanjing Gardner. We named her after our adoption coordinator, whom we very much love and has helped us out tremendously.



On another note, we may be here until the 14th. We need to get a passport from the Chinese government but they will be on National holiday (Oct 1-8). Weekend (Oct 10-11). The American Consulate needs to give us a visa after the passport but they will be closed on Columbus Day (Oct 12). Our coordinator said no one has every stayed this long in China. Well, this was just a quick update cause we got some bonding to do.

12 comments:

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  2. She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! We are soooo happy for you guys. (-:
    Love to you all- The Kruegers

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  3. Psalm 126:3
    The Lord has done GREAT things for us and we are filled with JOY!

    We are so happy for you and we welcome Elsie with open arms to our great big church family and community. We celebrate that Elsie is no longer an orphan for she now has a family! You will continue to be in our prayers during this time.

    Love
    Team Wong

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  4. She's ADORABLE! Can't wait to meet her! Happy bonding!

    love,
    the howards

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  5. Ohhh...she is so precious! I am praising God with you. I thank our Heavenly Father for another precious Gardner. I can't wait to meet her. On that note I will pray for a miracle to happen today-to get a passport! If not, I know the Lord will take care of all your needs and bless this time with Elsie. Thank you for updating.
    Love to you all,
    Elise

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  6. Great, good tears of joy for your family! You all have been on my mind and in my prayers daily. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessings in this time.

    with love and continued prayers,
    Teresa

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  7. We are always surprised when our plans change but God never is. May you be able to rest in the knowledge that He alone is Sovereign in all things. Love and enjoy your bonding with sweet Elsie! She'll have a lots of love to welcome her home.
    Love,
    Darla

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  8. The pictures of you each holding Elsie brought a lump to my throat--so precious! We'll pray that things go smoothly for you.
    love,
    Neta

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  9. She is absolutely beautiful! God be praised! We can't wait to meet her!
    Love,
    Juliet

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  10. Congratulations on your new daughter, Elsie. She is precious! It will be great to see you all arrive home safely.

    Megan will be in many hearts and prayers because of your contact with her and I pray the right situation opens up. Maybe God needed you all to bring her story to the family who will eventually call her their own. MANY blessings on you ALL.

    With Love,

    Robynn Reilly and clan

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  11. Wow. The story that led you to Elsie makes me cry. I cannot imagine that week before she was placed with you. Bless you, and your beautiful family.

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