Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Our Daughter

We are proud to announce the referral of our daughter, Poppy Han-Yeong! Coming all the way from South Korea, Poppy is expected to come home in late July. Let the countdown begin!


I can finally tell the biggest secret I've ever kept in my life! I don't even know where to begin with the turn of events that have led us to our daughter. Everything happened so fast that it's almost a blur! Basically, we decided that with the uncertainty that is going on with Vietnam adoptions and with our agency, it was time to pursue another adoption. Our agency allowed us to put our Vietnam adoption on hold for 12 months, which we still intend to follow through with next year. In the mean-time, we found an agency that solely does Korean adoptions. They have been an absolute dream to work with and made every step of our adoption with them a priority due to how long we have already been waiting. We can't believe we received a referral this quickly and we can't believe that our daughter is so gorgeous and healthy. As Marc said when I told him the news, "All of our dreams just came true". We are so in love with this girl that it is unbelievable.

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30 comments:

  1. kristinApril 9, 2008 at 7:12 PM

    SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!! OMG!!!! OMG!!!!! I am so excited for you!!!!! Finally!!! Congratulations! :D

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  2. AnonymousApril 9, 2008 at 7:13 PM

    I am so excited for you guys!!!! She is so so cute! Congrats.

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  3. MeredithApril 9, 2008 at 7:39 PM

    Oh my gosh!! That's SOOO exciting! She's beautiful!! Congratulations!

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  4. AnonymousApril 9, 2008 at 7:58 PM

    Wow! I just recently discovered your blog (like, in the past two weeks or so) and I'm not normally a poster - but this deserves a big CONGRATULATIONS! What a cutie!

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  5. AnonymousApril 9, 2008 at 8:00 PM

    Amanda and Marc,

    I am so excited for you!!!! She is gorgeous. Marc, can't wait to see you this weekend to get all the details - we wish you could be at the christening too, Amanda, to give you a big hug!

    Love, aimee

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  6. Kelly LeighApril 9, 2008 at 8:35 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS-
    She is so adorable !!!!!!!!! I am so glad this worked out for you guys- I can not wait to see more pictures of this little beauty.

    :-D

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  7. Leslie & ShauneApril 9, 2008 at 8:43 PM

    holy CRap. wow. you took me by surprise. Amanda, i am SOOOOOOO happy for you. She is absolutely DARLING. ADORABLE.
    so will she fly home to you with an escort or will you travel to get her. wow, she is amazing!

    so happy for you!!!!!!

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  8. AnonymousApril 9, 2008 at 8:45 PM

    Congratulations on your referral... you must be so excited!!! she will be with you before you know it.

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  9. stollmyheartApril 9, 2008 at 8:48 PM

    OH MY GOD! AMAZING! She's just beautiful! Congratulations! I can't wait to hear more! YAY!

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  10. The Hines FamilyApril 9, 2008 at 8:56 PM

    She is SOOO beautiful!! Congratulations! :-)

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  11. ChristyApril 9, 2008 at 9:06 PM

    I can't believe it. This is amazing news.:)

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  12. NatalieApril 9, 2008 at 9:39 PM

    I just cried again!! I am so excited for the both of you! She is just the perfect piece to complete your family!

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  13. KristinApril 9, 2008 at 9:56 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! She is ADORABLE!

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  14. Tony DugganApril 9, 2008 at 10:23 PM

    Poppy is such a beautiful baby girl! Congratulations. We can't think of 2 people who deserve it more. Poppy is truly blessed to have parents who fought so hard to bring her home. Let the fun begin!!!
    ---Tony & Sheila

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  15. CatherineApril 10, 2008 at 7:15 AM

    Congratulations!! Poppy is absolutely beautiful! May your travel arrive quickly so that your daughter can be safe in mommy and daddy's arms.

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  16. AnonymousApril 10, 2008 at 8:42 AM

    Oh Amanda, I am so happy for you and Marc!!! Wonderful news! She is so beautiful - and you are so good at keeping secrets!

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  17. AnonymousApril 10, 2008 at 11:30 AM

    I hope the big ol' hug I gave you conveys how happy I am for you, Marc and Poppy. Hang tight and soon she'll be cuddling up in you loving arms! Tammy B

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  18. JenApril 10, 2008 at 11:43 AM

    She is gorgeous!!!

    I am so happy for you, Amanda. Just think, she will be home before you know it :) And, she will have the most beautiful nursery in the world.

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  19. AnonymousApril 10, 2008 at 12:24 PM

    We are so excited for both you and Marc. It's funny becuase when Jon was saying prayers last night before we ate dinner, the only thing he said was, "Thank you so much for bringing Poppy to Marc and Amanda, and making thier family complete". It was very sweet. We are so happy!!

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  20. AnonymousApril 10, 2008 at 12:34 PM

    congratulations!! she is beautiful!

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  21. AnonymousApril 10, 2008 at 9:29 PM

    Yahoo!

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  22. danaApril 11, 2008 at 9:16 AM

    AN YONG HA SE YO!

    She's so beautiful. What an incredible turn of envents!

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  23. UnknownApril 11, 2008 at 12:00 PM

    Congrats! You are going to be amazing parents! We love you lots!

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  24. EmilyApril 11, 2008 at 7:38 PM

    OMG..congrats!
    she is amazing!

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  25. PamelaApril 12, 2008 at 7:55 AM

    Congratulations! What a wonderful turn of events to lead you to a beautiful little girl!

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  26. AnonymousApril 13, 2008 at 4:01 PM

    LOOK AT THAT SMILE!!!!! You can tell she is as anxious to get to you two as you are to have her come. Congratulation to you THREE and your whole family!

    Love, The Mang's

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  27. AnonymousApril 14, 2008 at 10:08 AM

    Congratulations - she's adorable! I think it's fair to say I know a bit about how you're feeling right now, having waited so long, changing gears then having everything shift into overdrive - enjoy the ride! Hope the time passes smoothly and quickly until she's here!

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  28. AnonymousApril 14, 2008 at 11:30 AM

    I don't know if you got my e-mai or not so I might be repeating myself. Poppy is ADORABLE and we are so happy that your wait is almost over. I told you God had someone special in mind for the two of you! CONGRATS!!!!!
    Love, Carol

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  29. JenniferApril 21, 2008 at 10:12 AM

    WOW!!! Congratulations - she is beautiful!!

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  30. meganApril 30, 2008 at 6:23 PM

    How exciting She is beautiful!!!

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