I have read all of your post, so I'm going to throw all of my thoughts into this one, okay. What a crazy beginning! And yet in your post you still seem so calm Sarah, you amaze me...I'm so happy to hear that you've enjoyed your stay in Taiwan. It sounds like you and Dan were able to relax and take it all in and really appreciate and feel the culture differences. That is such a wonderful thing. Chris and I felt the same way. It is hard to find the right words to explain it, but it now feels like part of us and we miss it! There is no doubt that we will go back to visit sometime over the next few years. Okay, enough about that. Kathryn Pei-Jung is absolutely stunning! Her little smile and expressions are so adorable. It is completely obvious that she loves her Mommy & Daddy and seems completely relaxed in your arms. Oh the love of a Happy baby girl!!! I'm so incredible happy for you Sarah... I know how long you have waited for this moment for a very long time and it warms my heart knowing that she is now with you. Have a Beautiful Christmas! Lora
Sarah, I left my long rambling comment on the previous post... :) But sure couldn't ignore this one! She is a BEAUTY and her sweet disposition sounds absolutely lovely! Safe travels my friend! Lisa C.
Sarah, I am so happy for you guys... I posted below already but I just read what you wrote on my blog and I just wanted to say THANK YOU... I did not know that coral was a big thing in Taiwan.. I will be sure to purchase a piece for her when we go there..All my love.. Lisa R.
Wow! How great that she's being so easygoing for you. We arrived in Taipei tonight... we're at the Grand Hyatt... and hope to get out and do some adventuring tomorrow if we're not too jet lagged.
Sarah, I am so moved by your posts. Baby Kate seems so contented and happy in your arms. I completely understand about your not wanting to jinx it. I was exactly the same way. I was never sure that it was really going to happy until Emma was in our arms for a couple of days. Such a beautiful family you are!
Oh my goodness, Sarah Friend, Miss Kate is so beautiful. I am so excited for you that she is a good, easy going baby girl. I hope we can find a time and a place to get together. Love you, Sara
Sarah, Kate is just so beautiful and looks so perfect with you and Dan. I'm so happy for you!! I'm sure your boys will be so excited to have you all back home! Congratulations Sarah! Have a safe trip home.
Oh goodness, she is totally cute!!!! She IS smaller than she looked on her updates. Probably b/c of those chunky cheeks of hers! :) Kaiya had the SAME foster mother-Ms. Lee. She fosters so many JOH children-very neat! Kaiya was quite spoiled and treated so well by Ms. Lee. Be thankful you had such a wonderful Foster Mother.
We too did not meet the BM, they said she would be too sad to come. I was SO sad to not meet her-i would have loved to have seen her with my own eyes and reassure her that all will be well with our little one.
Anyhow, have fun-have a safe travel back and can't wait to see more updates/pictures! :) nicole
Hi guys! Hello from across town! Thanks so much for the offer to meet up. We didn't get a chance to see you today as we had dinner plans with another adopting family with Cathwel. Tuesday and Wednesday we're going on a tour out of town. I'm assuming that you're heading back home now... and I hope that you have smooth travels and that your little one sleeps peacefully as much as possible! If you are still going to be here on Christmas day, contact me. We'll be looking for something fun to do!
Oh wow hon.. absolutely priceless!!! You have done an amazing job swinging with everything and I am so glad you are all ok!!! Congratulations on finally getting to your child!!!
We are Dan and Sarah Sullivan, lucky enough to live in the beautiful state of Montana with our three precious children and our beloved Belgian Shepherd.
Adoption Timeline
A. Homestudy interview September 26 & 27, 2007
B. Homestudy received by JOH October 30 2007
C. Wait listed December 3, 2007
D. Referral!! August 7, 2008 (accepted on 8-8-08)
E. Documents sent to Taiwan 8/18/08
F. Hearing 10-16-08
G. First ruling 11-18-08
H. Second (final!) ruling 12-05-08
I. Baby Kate day 12-18-08
J. AIT appointment 12--22-08
K. Kate's arrival in the U.S. 12-23-08
L. Home at last!!! 12-24-08
I See The Moon
I see the moon and the moon sees me Down through the leaves of the old oak tree Please let the light that shines on me Shine on the one I love. Over the mountains, over the sea I have a love who is waiting for me Please let the light that shines on me Shine on the one I love.
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I have read all of your post, so I'm going to throw all of my thoughts into this one, okay. What a crazy beginning! And yet in your post you still seem so calm Sarah, you amaze me...I'm so happy to hear that you've enjoyed your stay in Taiwan. It sounds like you and Dan were able to relax and take it all in and really appreciate and feel the culture differences. That is such a wonderful thing. Chris and I felt the same way. It is hard to find the right words to explain it, but it now feels like part of us and we miss it! There is no doubt that we will go back to visit sometime over the next few years. Okay, enough about that. Kathryn Pei-Jung is absolutely stunning! Her little smile and expressions are so adorable. It is completely obvious that she loves her Mommy & Daddy and seems completely relaxed in your arms. Oh the love of a Happy baby girl!!! I'm so incredible happy for you Sarah... I know how long you have waited for this moment for a very long time and it warms my heart knowing that she is now with you. Have a Beautiful Christmas!
Lora
Sarah,
I left my long rambling comment on the previous post... :) But sure couldn't ignore this one!
She is a BEAUTY and her sweet disposition sounds absolutely lovely!
Safe travels my friend!
Lisa C.
Sarah,
I am so happy for you guys... I posted below already but I just read what you wrote on my blog and I just wanted to say THANK YOU... I did not know that coral was a big thing in Taiwan.. I will be sure to purchase a piece for her when we go there..All my love..
Lisa R.
Wow! How great that she's being so easygoing for you. We arrived in Taipei tonight... we're at the Grand Hyatt... and hope to get out and do some adventuring tomorrow if we're not too jet lagged.
Sarah, I am so moved by your posts. Baby Kate seems so contented and happy in your arms. I completely understand about your not wanting to jinx it. I was exactly the same way. I was never sure that it was really going to happy until Emma was in our arms for a couple of days. Such a beautiful family you are!
Oh my goodness, Sarah Friend, Miss Kate is so beautiful. I am so excited for you that she is a good, easy going baby girl. I hope we can find a time and a place to get together.
Love you,
Sara
Sarah,
Kate is just so beautiful and looks so perfect with you and Dan. I'm so happy for you!! I'm sure your boys will be so excited to have you all back home!
Congratulations Sarah!
Have a safe trip home.
Casey
Oh goodness, she is totally cute!!!! She IS smaller than she looked on her updates. Probably b/c of those chunky cheeks of hers! :)
Kaiya had the SAME foster mother-Ms. Lee. She fosters so many JOH children-very neat! Kaiya was quite spoiled and treated so well by Ms. Lee. Be thankful you had such a wonderful Foster Mother.
We too did not meet the BM, they said she would be too sad to come. I was SO sad to not meet her-i would have loved to have seen her with my own eyes and reassure her that all will be well with our little one.
Anyhow, have fun-have a safe travel back and can't wait to see more updates/pictures! :)
nicole
Congratulations!! She is adorable! And I'm so glad she's easygoing too!
Hi guys! Hello from across town! Thanks so much for the offer to meet up. We didn't get a chance to see you today as we had dinner plans with another adopting family with Cathwel. Tuesday and Wednesday we're going on a tour out of town. I'm assuming that you're heading back home now... and I hope that you have smooth travels and that your little one sleeps peacefully as much as possible! If you are still going to be here on Christmas day, contact me. We'll be looking for something fun to do!
Oh wow hon.. absolutely priceless!!! You have done an amazing job swinging with everything and I am so glad you are all ok!!! Congratulations on finally getting to your child!!!
Sarah k
Taiwankiddo2.blogspot.com
It is wonderful to see you with her! I love how happy she is on the bed! I miss Taiwan!
Hey y'all! So good to meet you in Taipei. We should definitely keep in touch. Hope you're having a great time with Kate. Take care!
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