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Beauty from Ashes: February 2013
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013. Through this process of adoption we are trying to teach our children (and future child) about God's faithfulness, blessing and provision for our family. One of our exciting ways to do this involves a puzzle. We have had a puzzle made of this awesome design (thanks to Echoes of Mercy-Etsy):. Our hope for this puzzle is to get sponsors for each piece! This is such a special way that you can be a "piece" of helping us bring this precious child home. Much love and God bless,.
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Beauty from Ashes: Around town
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Thursday, April 17, 2014. We stayed close to the hotel today, besides some paperwork Luke ran out for (so I could stay back). We went to Starbucks again to get our coffe fix :) then off to the mega store again for more essentials. Got some interesting pictures while we were there. Let's just say their deli is not like ours back home (as you will see in the pictures)! Then aiden got in some swimming before naps and dinner out at a steakhouse! April 17, 2014 at 5:43 PM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Beauty from Ashes: March 2012
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Friday, March 23, 2012. Happy Birthday Brady Boy! As we get ready to celebrate Brady's 5th birthday tomorrow, it makes me think about how we know this is God's plan, but it doesn't take away the fact that we still miss him on earth. Which then leads me to think about God's love for us, His children. I know. Much I love and miss my. But God loves us. Yep Wow. I can't even fathom how much it greives Him when we stray from His side, distance ourselves or disobey His commands (every day! Welcome to my blog!
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Beauty from Ashes: June 2014
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Monday, June 2, 2014. Sorry its been a while, we have been settling in at home and getting adjusted as a family of 6! We have also had lots of medical appointments including cardiology, audiology, bloodwork, vaccines, cleft team, early intervention, and I'm sure more that I'm forgetting! Obviously she can't talk yet because of her cleft palate, however the one word she can say is "mama." So thankful for that! Only growing up in a Mandarin country and now she understands most of what I say in English!
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Beauty from Ashes: The beautiful miracle of life...
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Tuesday, April 29, 2014. The beautiful miracle of life. We think of it as an honor to give this child of God what she needs when she never would have got it in her birth country. Thank you Lord for giving us this privilege and using us. The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. -1 Samuel 16:7. June 13, 2014 at 6:34 PM. She is such a doll, Kate! So proud of you guys for being obedient to Gods call on your life!
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Beauty from Ashes: April 2014
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Tuesday, April 29, 2014. The beautiful miracle of life. We think of it as an honor to give this child of God what she needs when she never would have got it in her birth country. Thank you Lord for giving us this privilege and using us. The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. -1 Samuel 16:7. Tuesday, April 22, 2014. Yesterday was a busy day! Prayers for the 15 hour flight would be great! Enjoy some of our pictures! She has a...
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Beauty from Ashes: May 2012
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Thursday, May 17, 2012. So i wanted to give an update on our doctoring at CHOP. We went back in beginning of Decemeber and the blood work was ok, but definately not where we wanted it for Walker. Lincoln's looked positive, however we were waiting to check his titers, as he approached 1. Soback to the pediatrician the next morning to get more vaccinces! He was so brave! I asked him after the appointment if it hurt, he said, "yes! Then I asked him, "why didnt you cry then? He is too cute! Help the VanDerPl...
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Beauty from Ashes: In Guangzhou!
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Friday, April 18, 2014. We are in Guangzhou now- after a quick 1.5 hour flight! Aynsli did awesome and slept the whole time. I hope that is an indication of how she is going to be on our 15 hour flight home! We met up with 16 other families here with our agency adopting as well! It's neat to meet people from all over the US adopting! This morning we had our medical visa appointment. It went well- aynsli did awesome! Papa johns for lunch! A little taste of home and comfort food! April 20, 2014 at 8:03 PM.
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Beauty from Ashes: January 2013
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Friday, January 25, 2013. A not so normal New Years. Well I don't know about your plans for New Years Eve but in the past we have gotten together with friends, played games and had a great time! It took a while however to research agencies and more about the whole process. So in the comfort of our VanDerPloog home on New Years Eve, we filled out the application to adopt! We are so excited for this new chapter in our lives and thankful for God's provision for us already! We would appreciate your prayers a...
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