Monday, March 16, 2009

An Zhen - the first day


This is between crying & happy. She is so beautiful, don't you think.

She is coming around here. i can't believe we've got her. She has got my heart turning flips. She is so precious. Words cannot describe what i'm feeling right now. She loves her mommy and will not let her out of her sight. She loves daddy, but he is more like a toy that she likes to play with only if mommy is close by.

More paperwork tomorrow morning and then shopping at the Lotus Center (like Wal-Mart) in the afternoon. i'll send more pictures soon. Please continue to pray as i try to make the transition from toy to the love of her life.

12 comments:

  1. Good morning guys, Mike Weeden from Big Sky Montana. We are having a great time with our family and wanted to share the cherished time with your new family. Lisa has gone nuts (not that she wasn't already) about An Zhen. We are so thankful that God is so good, and that His love reaches around this great big world to allow such good people to change the lives of others like you 2 are doing. We love you guys and wish you bunches of joy today, tomorrow and the rest of your lives. Mike and Lisa

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  2. tears.......tears.....tears..,....tears........tears..........tears.......now they are flowing. I'm getting tickled now because Chad said,"Look Al, y'all have the same haircut!" ya know....bangs. LOL So overwhelmed. We wait to hold her and squeeze her!!!

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  3. Look I have a baby sister. Now can I spend the night with An Zhen / She is beautiful. Don't worry Clifton every child wants to hit you in the head for awhile. She will come around.

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  4. Dads and daughters is an acquired bond. Be patient...she will come around. I would guess that she hasnt had a father/male figure in her life up to now. She has just been hanging with the ladies. It took a little time for Merrell and I to stick early on. I expect she will have you wrapped around her little finger in no time. Just wait till she meets Jax...she will be in Disney Land with her new play mate.

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  5. Clifton and Rozanne, this is so surreal! I hope it feels like time is standing still for you all to fully grasp these precious moments from God! This must be what it's like to be living a dream! I am so very happy for you! I never doubted for a second that An Zhen would have any difficulty bonding with Rozanne ... you have always had such a special way with children! And Clifton, you're probably already the love of her life as I am writing these words ... it seems only natural that it takes a little longer for male bond to form, but there's nothing stronger when it does take hold! Thank you so much for creating this blog before you left! It has been so wonderful to be able to share in your excitement and adventures! We look forward to your safe return home - SOON!!!
    With Much Much Love,
    mlg :)

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  6. Hello from Dena, Hannah, Molly, and Cora. We are so excited. She is beautiful. Cora loves Dora, too. She calls her DoDo.I woke up twice during the night to check the blog for pics. God has blessed your family so much. He is so good. We all love you! Love, Dena and girls

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  7. Clifton when I got in the car first thing this morning, the very first words that blared across my radio were "its the song of asian believers filled with God's holy fire, the song of every tounge, tribe and nation, a love song born of a grateful choir. It's ALL God's children singing GLORY, GLORY, HALLELUIA HE REIGNS!!!!!!!" First I couldn't help but think of the many times you've sang that song with utmost joy at the gathering, and second I couldn't help but think of what a new and fresh meaning that song might have for yall now. I'm grateful one of God's beautiful children (An Zhen) will get to hear her daddy sing about her very soon and that one day she will be filled with God's holy fire. Much love!!!!!!!!

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  8. She is beautiful! She is so lucky to now be a part of such a wonderful famiy! Congratulations to you all.
    Michelle

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  9. Everytime Jennifer walks by I am looking at your page and usually balling like a baby!! I am so happy for you all.

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  10. Oh you guys she is beautiful and so lucky to have you both in her life now. Congrats and we wish you the very best. Have a wonderful trip back with your daughter. YEAH!!!
    Love you guys, Jennifer Cornelius

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  11. I love you, An Zhen from allie katherine
    I can't wait to see you An Zhen!
    Do you want to hunt Easter Eggs with me and get the candy out of them?
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    An Zhen is beautiful! We can not wait for y'all to get home. We love you all so much! Blain, Amy and Allie Katherine.

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