1. I have always loved the art of China. This picture to me captures such an old tradition in China culture.
2. MOUNTAINS...hey, I live in Colorado for a reason!!!
3. The ancient culture of China is absolutely fascinating and I never get tired of learning more about it.
4. Who can resist these guys...they are completely adorable!
5. The country side is so exotic, surreal, and just breathtaking!!!
6. And besides the fact that our 3rd daughter was born here, we now have A SON waiting in China for us to bring him home!!!
I’m so glad that ya’ll let me play around before I told you this exciting news. It is definitely a love story we didn’t see comin’. His name will be Asher Eli, he is 6 years old and of course we are in love. I can’t wait to show you pictures, but trust me, he is ADORABLE. I will unveil more of our journey to him as I can. For now, would you all keep us and Asher in your prayers.
smiling from ear to ear! saying prayers from pa to co to china! love you - jill
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see him!! I can attest that adopting 6 year old boys from China is wonderful!!! Can't imagine life without mine and we have not even been home a month now!!
ReplyDeleteWe just filed our I800A for our Gracie who is waiting for us in China. Who knows maybe we will end up in China at the same time! We are hoping for January.
Oh Shonni,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, I'm very happy for your family. Your heart for the orphan is so big, may God bless your journey. We are also in the process of looking into China special needs and I've just begun the paper work. I'll be praying for both of us.
oh yeah!!!!! Congrats!!! So excited for y'all!!! :) Hope you are feeling better!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! What wonderful news. I can't wait to follow your journey back to China.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless,
Kathie
Congrats! So excited for you!!!
ReplyDeleteLaurel :)
That is so exciting. We will keep you in our prayers and look forward to hearing more of the story.
ReplyDeleteMichelle
SO exciting!!! Praying! Can't wait to read more!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so very excited to watch this journey unfold! Can't wait for more details!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Such a wonderful news!
ReplyDeleteReally happy for you and your family ;o)
Shonni!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! I can't wait to follow this journey with you and pray for you all along the way!
Christie
WooHooo!!! Congratulations!! That is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see his picture!! Where will he fall in the family lineup? Older than? Younger than?
Such an amazing blessing! Keep us updated!!
Well, I kinda already knew this (ummm, because you told me) :) but I love your way of announcing it. Very fun! And I simply can't wait to see pics! What a blessing!!
ReplyDelete:) yeah:)
ReplyDeletei love china too- not only for giving us 3 of our children, but it's history is so fascinating. read "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" and "Shanghai Girls"- both by Lisa See-- great reads:)
congrats!!!! can you tell me if he is a Henan boy?
How wonderful!! Can't wait to hear more.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sarah
A Big congrats to all of you!!!! So excited. I'd be happy to squoosh myself in your suitcase and come along for the ride. Where is Asher from in China?
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord! What a blessing for you all and for him. I love the name Asher!
ReplyDeleteWe *were* hoping for December, but now I am just hoping for January. (to travel to China for our "Hai Hai")
I love the name Asher! It was in my top 3 this time.
ReplyDeleteI thought China wouldn't let large families adopt? Do they bend the rules for older child or special needs adoption?
Congrats! So happy for you!
Celee
Yee Haw! Always excited when another child finds his forever family but couldn't be happy that God chose yours!! You guys are incredible and your lives bless me immensely!
ReplyDeletePraying and much love!
Lisa
Congratulations on another little blessing!! Keep us posted on the progress...would love to be traveling at the same time!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great surprise! Blessings and prayers!
ReplyDeletei'm soooo happy for you guys and Asher Eli!!!
ReplyDeleteShonni~
ReplyDeleteWhat a tease you are! Although I already knew, I couldn't wait for you to share!!!! Congratulations and blessings to you!
I love all of those thing about China too! Congratulation on your newest son! I hope the paperwork goes swiftly and smoothly and he's home soon!
ReplyDeleteDonna
Our Blog: Double Happiness!
How WONDERFUL!!!!! I am so happy for your family and Asher - God is so nice :)
ReplyDeleteI knew it!!!! OH I am SO happy for you. I cannot wait to hear more about Asher.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Mandi
God is so good, friend. LOVE his name :) Love you too.
ReplyDeleteWow!! A huge congrats to you!! I only have 4 kiddos so I am not sure how you large family mamas (and papas!) do it, but obviously you do a great job, as attested on your blog!! :-) I pray Asher is home soon and it all goes smoothly.
ReplyDeleteCarrie T. - mom to 4 from Korea
Praying for Asher and your whole family!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you and excited for Asher!!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for your family Shonni, I love your heart, it just overflows with the love of Christ.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about Garret's collar bone. My oldest broke his when he was a little boy and I remember the pain he was in, I will pray for GArret.
I cannot wait to see his picture!! And more details!! I'm so excited for you!!! Love the name Asher. :) trina
ReplyDeleteoh yay! whoohoo! congratulations! that is such exciting news..can't wait to SEE pictures. and I love his name...Asher has been on our boy name "list" for a while...:) C"ONGRATULATIONS! darci
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
ReplyDeleteLove the name Asher. Thanks for the teaser and can't wait to hear more and follow along on your new joyous journey!
So very cool!!! Your family is amazing!! I continue to be inspired and encouraged by the journey you all continue to take. Wow!! Blessings, Jennifer
ReplyDeleteOh Wow! How happy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and God's speed...