Uploaded: December 19, 2011 06:59:11
Many of you already know . . . some may not . . .we have been in the process of adopting from China for 5 years now. Finally on November 28 of this year we were matched with a little girl. Things are moving along quite faster than expected now. We are currently waiting for our travel approval and then a couple weeks after that we will be on our way to China to get her.
We are naming her Hope.
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 1/5 seconds, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 80.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Jillian Danielson December 19, 2011
Marcie, I am beyond excited for you guys! I'm so happy for you and can't wait to see all the photos of her adorable face! #1431268Chris Budny December 19, 2011
Beautifully done. What a merry Christmas this will be for you! #9877534Michele Peterson December 19, 2011
Oh, this is so sweet! I just love it. Can't wait to hear that Hope is safely in your arms!!! #9877644Joy Rector December 19, 2011
beautiful shot #9877698Mitch Spence December 19, 2011
That is so very exciting for you, and for Hope, Marcie. What a whirlwind this must feel like. I love this welcome picture. Welcome, Hope! #9877921Evy Johansen December 19, 2011
Wonderful image, Marcie! I'm so happy for you! Looking forward to see photos of her!! #9878355Marcel J. Fernandez December 20, 2011
Wonderful news, Marcie on Hope. Wishing you and yours a Blessed and Beautiful Christmas. #9879037Kara L. Hendricks December 20, 2011
Such a fantastic idea and image to go along with the BLESSED news Marcie... This little girl is quite blessed! #9879330Linda D. Lester December 22, 2011
I am so excited for you! You have been so patient and it has paid off! Can't wait to see her!Patricia White December 22, 2011
That is wonderful news especially at Christmas. There is always hope. Bless you and your new family at Christmas. #9882790Phyllis H. Burchett December 22, 2011
Wonderful image and fabulous news, good luck on your journey! #9883157Marcie A. Fowler December 23, 2011
Thanks so much for the comments, congrats and well wishes everyone. It is a pretty exciting time right now. #9884380Nikki McDonald January 02, 2012
Beautiful introduction to your new daughter, Marcie. I'm so very happy for all three of you. Travel safely -- can't wait to see pics when you are back. #9899043Mary Timman January 24, 2012
Beautiful finalist, Congratulations! #9940866Emile Abbott January 24, 2012
Congrats Marcie #9941104Mitch Spence January 24, 2012
Way to go, Marcie. We'll think of this award as a big welcome home for Hope. #9941446JO ANN CLEVELAND January 24, 2012
Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Marcie!jo ann c. #9941945
Agnes Fegan January 24, 2012
This is wonderful Marcie...both the image and the message. Congratulations! #9943056Usman M. Bajwa January 24, 2012
CONGRATZ on the Finalist badge and good luck. I hope *your HOPE* is a winner here and in real life too, Marcie!!!UB. #9943116
Mary K. Robison January 25, 2012
Delightful Finalist, and equally delightful news, Marcie. Congratulations to you ~ and your husband! And the happiest of New Years with your precious Hope! #9943608Linda D. Lester January 25, 2012
Is Hope here yet? Congratulations!!! All the way around! #9944374Bob Cournoyer January 25, 2012
Good Hope... :-) #9944429Chris Budny January 25, 2012
Congratulations, Marcie! Fingers crossed for smooth sailing! #9945090Errick L. Cameron January 25, 2012
A double Congratulations! So happy for you! #9945137Julianne Bradford January 25, 2012
What a wonderful blessing. Congratulations on both your "Hope" and your great finalist Marcie! #9945272Michele Peterson January 26, 2012
I am so happy for you to see this get a finalist!! Congratulations, Marcie! Can't wait to "meet" Hope! #9949276Mike F. Anderson January 28, 2012
A great finalist and a great new adventure in your lives! #9953153Patti Coblentz February 01, 2012
How wonderful that this beautiful and heartfelt image received a finalist award, Marcie! Congratulatins! #9959802Merna L. Nobile February 02, 2012
You can feel it in the air, the anticipation of waiting for the awards to arrive. The talent that is on display for all to see and share is amazing. Congratulations to all the January, 2012 winners. Merna
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