StaceyinLA Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Praise God for bringing this precious baby into your lives!! You are all completely blessed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Ya-hoooooo! What a terrific story! Beautiful, beautiful child... I can only imagine her in the years to come, I think God has a very special future planned for this young lady! Your entire family must be thrilled beyond belief! Darn, I have the goose bumps myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 :hurray: :grouphug: :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Beautiful baby! Congratulations! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Congratulations! I am so happy for you all. She is beautiful. Nikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Diem Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 A dear friend passed away today but now my heart is lifted to know you have received this beautiful bright eyed baby!!!! Congratulations. Gods is good. Natalie is beautiful. Keep posting pictures of that sweet baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Mom Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Heather, congratulations, and forgive me if I am raining on your parade. I don't remember which part of Malayasia you are in. I see that in most places you have to be a resident for one to two years. Can the birth mother change her mind during that time? Also, isn't it illegal for a non-Muslim to adopt a Muslim child in Malaysia? Is the child's religion determined by that of her birthmother? The baby's mother was hindu or something, not Muslim. Yes, Muslims would not allow non-Muslims to adopt. Congrats to Heather. I am so happy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 She is beautiful and I love the name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 nothing compares to the bond a mother shares with her daughter. Yes, it's very special with sons, but having a daughter, NOTHING compares! I'm so happy for you! Congratulations! You go there for a teaching opportunity and come home with a daughter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbtx Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 This is wonderful, I am insanely jealous.....I have 4 girls and would love a boy, but alas it is not in the cards. Of course, there will be grandchildren!:D I could just feel the longing in your post and I am so so heartened to seeyour dream come true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danybug Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 He is an amazing God! Congratulations on your beautiful little girl! And thank you for sharing your journey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elm in NJ Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 CONGRATULATIONS. She is absolutely gorgeous.:party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Congratulations!!! She's beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof165 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 on your new baby girl! She's just beautiful. I LOVE the name you all picked for her. I am just so happy for ALL of you! :party: Sonja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBC Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I'm so happy for you.:hurray: Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doodle Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Congratulations to you and your family!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy in IL Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I am so happy for you!! That is wonderful news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri in MI Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 She is beautiful! Her eyes look very wise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Heather, I rarely post here, but I have been following your story. I've cried and prayed, and here I am in tears again. Congratulations. She is absolutely beautiful. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maplinmum Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Fantastic news Heather, congratulations to you and your family. :party:http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/images/smilies/party.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Congratulations! She is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 That is just so wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Hey now...I happen to think that a mother's bond with her son can be just as special. Rebel - mother of a boy and no girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 Good morning ladies! Guess what? I have a DAUGHTER!!! That's what I think every time I look at her. It is all so surreal. I am blessed beyond measure and I have the dark circles under my eyes to prove it! :D She is doing wonderfully. It has been a long time since I've had an infant, 11 years! Much of it is like riding a bike, though. It is so sweet to see my dh with his big "man" hands holding this tiny little girl. :001_wub: As far as the legalities are concerned....no worries. I am very detail-oriented! We have a lawyer already who has done this many times before and she has explained the whole process to us. The baby is not muslim. And we have to live here with her for a minimum of two years before the adoption can be finalized in the U.S. and she can get citizenship. Until then she will be a Malaysian citizen. But the mother has already signed off and cannot change her mind at this point. Thank you all for your kindness!!!! Your prayers and concern mean so much to us. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Wowee, that is soooooooo exciting! Congratulations!! You sure live an exciting life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeTea Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Yes, you have a daughter! Congratulations to all the family. Welcome and God bless you, wee little girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 (edited) I hope you get some time off to enjoy your babymoon. Cheers... :cheers2: Edited January 14, 2010 by Jenny in Atl spelling... what else ;-o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Many, many giant :grouphug: and blessings to all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Yea!!! Congratulations:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Hey now...I happen to think that a mother's bond with her son can be just as special. Rebel - mother of a boy and no girls it IS just as special, but it IS different. Especially as they grow older. I don't love my daughters more, but our relationship is different, and I think it's because we connect on an entirely different level just because we're both female. I miss the days when my son used to walk with his arm around me. At the mall, on a Friday night. I was hoping that would never change. :crying: He's applying to colleges now. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Amazing!!! God is so good! Congratulations to your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGabe Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Congratulations!! She is so tiny and so adorable! I love the picture of the boys with her :001_wub::001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammaruss Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I got goosebumps reading your story!! I am soooooo excited for you and your family. Congrats on your new daughter!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I am certain Happy meant no offense. Happy is one of the kindest, most eloquent posters on this forum. I for one understand that her creative turn of words in no way diminishes the complex emotions involved on all sides of the adoptive situation. I love these boards, but wow, it can be like navigating a mine field at times. Let's all resolve to rejoice with Heather and show each other grace in our honest mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibrarianMom Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Congratulations and best wishes to you Heather and to Natalie. I'm certain she will thrive in your care and knowing of Christ's love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 What a sad choice of words. Souvenir in french means memory or reminder and really it is the same in english. I don't think Happy meant as a trinket or object. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Please allow me to introduce Natalie Sarah Fischer... http://picasaweb.google.com/jfischer1013/NatalieSarah#5426094778748252082 Man makes plans and God laughs. Sometimes we wish we could figure out everything God had planned but sometimes I am so glad that we can't because His plans are so much better than we could imagine! If you've kept up with our adoption story you know that we had a chance at adopting a baby girl right after Christmas which fell through two days later. We were devastated. But on Monday night the orphanage called. The birthmom has decided to let us adopt the baby after all and we drove 5 hours to Kuala Lumpur yesterday to pick her up!!!! She is tiny (6lbs) but beautiful and healthy. We decided on Natalie Sarah for her name (I still wanted Noelle but I was outvoted!). Last night was our first night with her and she woke up every 3 hours on the nose, ate, went right back to sleep. I had forgotten how tiny newborns are! The birthmom is a 15yo girl and we have no details on the father. It all happened quite quickly. We received a phone call from the orphanage late Monday night and they asked us to pick her up by noon on Tuesday. We called our friends, Peter and Ailee, since we knew Peter was from KL and may be able to help us navigate that crazy town. They brought us a baby car seat and then instead of giving us directions, Peter actually volunteered to drive with us to KL and guide us through the trip! We are so grateful. Then we called other friends, Larry and Debbie, to see if they could watch our boys for the day. Not only did they agree to it, Larry cooked up this idea to contact the Dalat staff and ask for help for us and our complete lack of baby stuff! When we got in last night we were surprised with a truckload of baby items! We are absolutely humbled and amazed by the blessings God has poured out on our family. He grants us the blessing of a beautiful baby girl and He sends us to Dalat where a group of people live, work and love together in ways we have never experienced before. We are so grateful at the generosity of our colleagues that it is difficult to find words to express it. And I thank you for prayers as well. We are overwhelmed by it all. :grouphug: Congratulations! A cutie. May God surround her in every direction and hold her in the palm of His hand. Blessings to you and your growing family. Sheryl <>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidlit Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Let me be just one more voice of congratulations and all praise be to God! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dina in Oklahoma Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Hello ~ Congratulations !!!! May God richly bless your precious new addition and your entire family. :grouphug: Best Wishes, Dina :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennefer@SSA Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Wow! I am so happy for you!!!! Many, many, many blessings on this little girl and on your entire family. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Heather, congratulations!:grouphug: Now revel in saying "my daughter" as often as possible. :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 HURRRAY!!! YIPPEE!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! :party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisefor3 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Like so many others...I just keep saying, "Wow!" I didn't reply on your original thread but reading your story truly brought tears to my eyes. God is so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 :grouphug: I am so happy for you Heather! I remember the first time I held DD in my arms ~ she was 3 months old, sooooo tiny, and I kept thinking the same thing you are: this is my daughter. My daughter! The day her adoption was finalized was the happiest day of my life! (Not that I wasn't happy when DS was born, but I was exhausted, in pain, and throwing up, so it wasn't quite as enjoyable!) Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 How wonderful and what a blessing from God that He gives us our hearts desires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Congratulations! She is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Awesome! Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Dh and I were discussing the whole "incident" on this thread / the other thread, and agreed, that having lived overseas, it would be amazing to be tied permanently to a country we acknowledged as "ours" if only for a short time. Ds3 was conceived with medical assistance in that country, and has never been to his country-of-passport - he'll always remind us of our time there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Heather! She is precious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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