Friday, July 8, 2011

Proudly Announcing....

MAGGIE GRACE QING ARNOLD


Are you surprised? So were we! Little Maggie was divinely dropped into our life on June 20th and over the last two weeks God has confirmed her place in our family.

We received our pre-approval
from China
on July 5th to adopt Maggie

So, it is with great JOY and EXCITEMENT we share a little about our precious little girl. She is currently 7 years old, just 8 months younger than Haddie. Maggie lives in the Dongguan City in Guangdong Province, Peoples Republic of China. She has the wonderful blessing of living with a foster family. Maggie is quiet, and shy and has two darling dimples!! She attends school and her favorite subject is English. Maggie has CP, which effects the mobility in her legs. She actually walks quite well, but will have the opportunity to further improve with medical intervention here in the States.

Some comments heard in our home over the last couple of weeks from family and friends...
"You're not getting another kid, are you?"
"Yes! Praise the Lord"
"Our house is going to be even more awesome!"
"How can we not? Why wouldn't we?"
"Are you serious?"
"She is going to sit by me in the van."
"I no like quiet." (In reference to Maggie being shy and quiet...wonder who said that?) :)
"What?!"
"I have friend all time, like Joel and and Jack."

We are all so excited to have the honor to add another member in our family!

" Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given."
John 1:16

14 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, Amy!! That is so exciting!! Congratulations to you and your amazing family! Are you using CCAI again? Can't wait to follow along again! :) God is so good!!

    Hugs,
    The COlleges

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  2. Congratulations! Looking forward to your household being blessed with more of Him as Maggie Grace comes into your life and you into hers. -Shelly

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  3. So,So excited for your family!!!! LOVE IT!!! I want to hear more details! :)

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  4. The Shaws are SO excited for you!! Malea is already planning what she gets to do with sweet Maggie Grace!! We are so excited to walk this journey with you!! How awesome is our God!!!! Love you all!

    xoxo -
    Irene

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  5. I love this news!!! Whoo Hoo. Congratulations!!

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  6. You are also endowed with "grace" for opening your home and living a life of love shared with Maggie. May the Lord grant you in abundance all you need to fulfill His purpose for your lives.
    Marv & Diane

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  7. Hi Amy,
    So happy for you all!!!! Amazing! Are you going to use CCAI? We got PA on 6/8 for our son and are using CAWLI. Where are you in the paperwork? Can't wait to hear more!

    Love,
    Christy

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  8. Congratulations! So happy for your family and for Miss Maggie Grace. Blessings,
    Monica

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  9. Hooray, Hooray, Hooray! God is soooo AWESOME! I am so excited for you all. We have already begun praying for Maggie Grace (and for you all as well) as your journey following our God and King continue to unfolds.

    (I think another Girls Night Dinner at Biaggi's is in order so that we can hear more details about your sweet Maggie Grace!)

    Love to you and your family,

    Kristie

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  10. Praise the Lord! She is beautiful..those dimples. Let me know how I can help. Praying, praying, praying..

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  11. Congrats! Praying everything goes smoothly for you guys and that God will prepare little Maggie's heart to join your family.

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  12. Congrats Amy, what wonderful news. She is such a beautiful little girl. What a blessing.

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  13. Congratulations to you and your family! Maggie is beautiful and she will be the perfect fit! I can't wait to follow your journey to your new daughter. God bless! <><

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  14. Congratulations! We will be praying for all the joy and challenges as you welcome Maggie home!

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