tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post6517495153100081351..comments2023-09-25T05:02:23.495-04:00Comments on Fireworks and Fireflies: Meeting DarcyKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233594585633157052noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-41861937446597464722010-02-22T21:56:13.367-05:002010-02-22T21:56:13.367-05:00You had me crying...seriously. But my heart was o...You had me crying...seriously. But my heart was overwhelmed with joy to see the pics of her smiling a short time later. She's a lucky little girl to have you and Ian as her parents. Love you guys, MelMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930476526116497650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-61772145828844463352010-02-21T22:08:01.579-05:002010-02-21T22:08:01.579-05:00Kristi - tears were in my eyes as I was reading yo...Kristi - tears were in my eyes as I was reading your post ... she is an amazing & beautiful little girl - and she will soon learn the love your whole family has for her & will never have to doubt that again I'm sure!Our Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570259131558039484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-31378328509043632010-02-21T16:56:14.822-05:002010-02-21T16:56:14.822-05:00Today is my daughters 10th adoption day! We had a...Today is my daughters 10th adoption day! We had a very similar experience when the director handed her to me but before we left China she was a changed child! She is now a happy Christian 13 year old that I could not be prouder of! I am praying that things go well for your family too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-36336557921206476742010-02-21T08:01:08.781-05:002010-02-21T08:01:08.781-05:00Wow, she is just beautiful Kristi!!
Thank you for ...Wow, she is just beautiful Kristi!!<br />Thank you for sharing your heart here. The picture of her hiding her face is so heartbreaking, but I know that with the love of her forever family and her God, she will overcome this! Can't wait to come back tomorrow to see more~Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698075004097344070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-64526766513707542752010-02-21T02:20:14.584-05:002010-02-21T02:20:14.584-05:00Oh Kristi, Darcy is just beautiful!!! She has &qu...Oh Kristi, Darcy is just beautiful!!! She has "Kylie hair!" My heart aches that her little heart has been wounded so much in her short life. But it looks as if the healing is already beginning. I can't wait to meet that sweet baby!!!C.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08402464314779765145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-34947599881429294992010-02-21T01:28:31.380-05:002010-02-21T01:28:31.380-05:00Darcy,
You are so beautiful,even more so than your...Darcy,<br />You are so beautiful,even more so than your pictures we have seen. I'm thankful to God for giving you to your Mommy and Daddy. They love you and will always take care of you. I can't wait to see you in person and watch as you grow. We will have lots of fun play days ahead! We love you and your family!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01233594585633157052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-32674139967643667312010-02-21T00:54:00.878-05:002010-02-21T00:54:00.878-05:00Oh Kristi, this is SUCH a personal journey, and I ...Oh Kristi, this is SUCH a personal journey, and I appreciate you sharing these special moments with all of us. I loved reading about your 'gotcha day'...but my heart absolutely ached when I read about how Darcy tucked her head and began to cry, partially because of her self-consciousness. No child that age should even know what it means to be self-conscious. The photo of Darcy with her hand on your cheek, looking you in the eye is definitely a tugger on the heart-strings, too. You just keep showering her with love and kiss all over that birth mark on her cheek and tell her over and over and over again how BEAUTIFUL she really is! Praying for your mama-bear heart, as I know how much it must hurt. <br /><br />It's wonderful to see the smiles on her face and the interactions with your family already though! She's BEAUTIFUL...I've always thought so and I STILL think so! It is also fun to see the kids together... watch out mama...I see some teams already forming. LOL!! ;)<br /><br />Have a blessed week and CONGRATS once again! <><<br /><br />love and hugs,<br />~ TanyaTanyaLeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06273839306382041488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-5466316651494852872010-02-20T23:33:58.147-05:002010-02-20T23:33:58.147-05:00That so broke my heart reading about Darcy putting...That so broke my heart reading about Darcy putting her head down and crying. But I am so overjoyed for the M family! We will continue to pray!!! HUGS!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14189747146633744181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-13635124609545472582010-02-20T23:29:43.713-05:002010-02-20T23:29:43.713-05:00Thank you for sharing how things are going. It bri...Thank you for sharing how things are going. It brings back such memories for me of getting our Sara 18 months ago. God has blessed each of you with His grace and love. Keep the post coming! <br />Kimberly ("Tingle" as Stephanie calls me)kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03540076371570995439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-85542912033472319152010-02-20T22:57:41.214-05:002010-02-20T22:57:41.214-05:00Oh Kristi! I tried so hard to catch up with you gu...Oh Kristi! I tried so hard to catch up with you guys and read your posts in order but I couldn't stand it! I jump straight to your meeting! <br /><br />GLORY! GLORY! GLORY!!!!!<br /><br />I'm praising God through tear filled eyes at the wonder of how our awesome God brings these precious children into loving arms! <br /><br />KayLi was so good at nonverbal communication because not even the SWI staff understood her. But there were many moments like what you described. It can be heart breaking. Praise God that it passes quickly. And praise God for toy telephones!<br /><br />You have been prayed for even though I have been away fro my computer for awhile. I'll continue to pray for a smooth transition. Smart move on staying in for awhile...Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16477315722996596587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-48876323538686761282010-02-20T22:28:42.542-05:002010-02-20T22:28:42.542-05:00Darrel and I sat here reading this with tears in o...Darrel and I sat here reading this with tears in our eyes. We are so happy for you all and can not wait to meet sweet Darcy. When we were done reading I told Darrel I am so glad I bought the phone and keys to take with us. <br />We look forward to reading the rest of your adventure.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17965644629746296730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-56952484126844655462010-02-20T22:17:25.676-05:002010-02-20T22:17:25.676-05:00She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!nikimachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15723224557595414947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-4971935480538257102010-02-20T22:08:17.082-05:002010-02-20T22:08:17.082-05:00What an amazing story..THANK YOU for sharing it! ...What an amazing story..THANK YOU for sharing it! Praying for all of you!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236281828861679795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-9256134844557335832010-02-20T19:27:21.773-05:002010-02-20T19:27:21.773-05:00Oh My Goodness!!! Your family of five is ADORABLE....Oh My Goodness!!! Your family of five is ADORABLE. I am so happy to see you guys all together. <br />I even came down with the flu today but I had to drag my self out of bed just to see you guys with Darcy.<br />If you don't mind me asking what size cloths and shoes is Darcy wearing? Her height and weight are the same as Gavins last time I got an update. averysdaddy@yahoo.com<br />Congratulations on your Gotcha day!!!Gavin's Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10038945773790429801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-72795312982811913112010-02-20T19:15:11.617-05:002010-02-20T19:15:11.617-05:00Oh, you have me in tears and I am SO glad we broug...Oh, you have me in tears and I am SO glad we brought our computer along with us this week-end....I wouldn't have missed your Gotcha story for the world. What a precious story - and what an amazing picture of Darcy touching your face....that shows so much. She is so beautiful and you are an amazing Mama bear. She's just perfect. I also love the new sibling pictures and I LOVE that she is going to give you a run for your money just like Caleb!! I hope your day was wonderful in the room playing, and that you have all slept some!!! Again, we are so happy for you and are continuing to pray!!!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473226313261559531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-81590437844667474842010-02-20T19:12:10.116-05:002010-02-20T19:12:10.116-05:00This story about her hiding her face needs to be o...This story about her hiding her face needs to be on NHBO to show others that mama bear instincts are just that instincts... not forced. We can love our children before we meet them and in an instant if necessary. I love seeing the 3 amigos together!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-30616977620773035782010-02-20T18:55:50.230-05:002010-02-20T18:55:50.230-05:00Oh my. That photo of your face in sweet Darcy'...Oh my. That photo of your face in sweet Darcy's little hands just kills me. <br />Darcy is such a beautiful girl and in now in the perfect family for her to grow and thrive in confidence. We're praying for continued bonding and smooth adjustment.<br />Love to you all....Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775071663573418263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-12936537821160868632010-02-20T18:24:43.911-05:002010-02-20T18:24:43.911-05:00What a darling, beautiful, precious daughter you h...What a darling, beautiful, precious daughter you have been blessed with!!! Seeing her want to hide her face made me cry! Sweet girl!<br /><br />I'm praying for you as you all adjust over the next couple of days!!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JennJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213564416002790724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-17901060834675080482010-02-20T18:02:43.866-05:002010-02-20T18:02:43.866-05:00She is just precious! Congratulations. I am real...She is just precious! Congratulations. I am really looking forward to all of your updates and pictures. Blessings, DebbieDebbie Sauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915581749513395498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-86820195446353905252010-02-20T17:39:58.607-05:002010-02-20T17:39:58.607-05:00Oh tears.... sigh....that beautiful girl hanging h...Oh tears.... sigh....that beautiful girl hanging her head to hide her face is absolutely heartbreaking. We received some negative comments in China regarding Kate's birthmark, too. In fact, one of our AWAA guides even said, "Now you WILL be able to take care of that when you get her home,right?"<br /><br />Darcy is a beuaty and I can't wait to see her blossom in your family!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13378752809414124074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-49700670630872896992010-02-20T17:28:30.226-05:002010-02-20T17:28:30.226-05:00I absolutely love the pictures of the sisters chat...I absolutely love the pictures of the sisters chatting together. It looks like a great conversation they are having. I can easyly picture them again 20 years from now and doing the exact same thing. Your daughters are so precious and of course cannot forget about the man in the house...all boy on the floor playing with cars!Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12904223933087058189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-45504846306477517802010-02-20T16:24:59.779-05:002010-02-20T16:24:59.779-05:00What a beautiful little girl! I am so happy for y...What a beautiful little girl! I am so happy for your family and pray her adjustment goes quickly and smoothly.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15121703818390158665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-8662787082242892892010-02-20T16:22:47.885-05:002010-02-20T16:22:47.885-05:00Hi Kristi!
Congratulations.. She is DARLING!!!! ...Hi Kristi!<br />Congratulations.. She is DARLING!!!! And, so brave!<br />I am so happy that I just checked Sharon's blog where she has your link. <br /><br />We leave Wednesday for Changsha where we will meet Sienna Grace who is 4.. Your words about communicating with her in the beginning just touched me to the core.. But, thank you for reminding me to just pray and breathe.. And, to listen for God's guidance.. The photo of her touching your face is priceless!<br /><br />Blessings to you and your precious family!<br />~DianaDiJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997932290038111188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-59638361554988135712010-02-20T16:22:21.694-05:002010-02-20T16:22:21.694-05:00Oh Kristi - what a heart wrenching time you had. ...Oh Kristi - what a heart wrenching time you had. But how joyous that Darcy now has you and Ian to make her know how beautiful she truly is. While we were in China the Chinese stared at Mia and talked about her lip. I didn't have to speak their language to know what they were saying. I'm so glad Darcy now has a Mama Bear to be her safe place!!!Jen Barbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08264226225516321407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-29129164469641164292010-02-20T15:03:12.569-05:002010-02-20T15:03:12.569-05:00Gosh, those first few hours must have been so toug...Gosh, those first few hours must have been so tough for you - wanting so badly to comfort her and just not having the words. Thankfully children learn to understand our actions rather quickly, so I bet she'll catch on soon that you're all going to love on her like crazy! She's so beautiful, Kristi, Blessed 3 times- how awesome if THAT!!??!! I think the "stay in the room" plan was a good one- time is just what she needs. And markers and dress up clothes. :) What a great mom you are!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00980828749135451472noreply@blogger.com