Monday, July 21, 2008

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

Today was indescribable. It was an amazing day. We are emotionally and physically drained. There are more details to come soon. For now, just let the pictures do all the talking. 




63 comments:

Daddy's Girls said...

I am IN LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sissy

Kim said...

She is BEAUTIFUL.......
LOVE the all the pictures..
CONGRATULATIONS.
Mommy, Daddy, and Big Brother..

Amy Lafayett said...

She is beautiful!!

Jboo said...

Congratulations! She is simply adorable! What a sweet baby!

Janet

Anonymous said...

Congratulations, she is beautiful and you look so content in the picture where you are holding her wrapped up in a pink blanket.
Cindy

Deb said...

No words even necessary! The pictures say it all! She is absolutely adorable! Congratulations to you all!

Mrs. Dixon said...

Great pictures! She is exquisite! I can't stop crying, I'm so happy for ya'll! Praying for a restful night for all,
Mary Karen and family

Courtney said...

OMG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome .... So happy for you guys. She is gorgeous. I had tears in my eyes. I am so excited. I hope that all goes well. I can not wait for more details and pictures. Congrats. Finally.......after such a long wait. You will always remember how special this day was. Courtney

Gwen Oatsvall said...

the tears are streaming ... i am beyond speechless ... Macy is home in mommy's arms ... i felt a rush as i saw that all to familiar room where you receive one of the greatest gifts God will ever give you ... enjoy bonding and getting to know one another ... we will keep praying here.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! So that's her, miss round-cheeks. She is very nice holding herself her "ID card" , and has dove eyes.
So good to see your joy.

Gigi said...

I can't even speak, only cry! So, so very dear and amazing!! I just keep playing the pictures again and again. CONGRATULATIONS and God bless you all. too, too amazing.....

Jennifer said...

SOOOOO incredibly happy for you! She is beautiful! Congrats!!!!

jwayman said...

She's beautiful!! We can't wait to see her. Congratulations.

Dawn said...

tears are streaming! congratulations!! she is going to be such a blessing. Aunt Peggy said to tell you how happy she is for you all.

Love you! Dawn

Talisa Cowden said...

Oh my stars, she is more beautiful than even the first beauatiful pictures. Maybe it's because she is now complete! Thank you so much for sharing all of this journey with all of us who love and support you soooooooooo much! I see so many new faces of God in this. It's all good! Hurry home! I need to smell her and squeeze her adn kiss those sweet cheeks! I love you guys!
Talisa

Anonymous said...

So much for putting on makeup this morning. She is beautiful.
Love you guys

RamblingMother said...

AWWWW SHE is adorable. Congrats!!

Denise said...

Just beautiful~

Daddy's Girls said...

Maggie Leigh keeps saying "Macy" every time a picture pops up on the slideshow and is kissing the screen over and over...Papa Jackson has been on the phone here at my house since you all posted the pictures, calling everyone he knows!!!! (It is hysterical :) I cannot stop crying! It is taking everything in me not to keep calling you all over and over but I know it is 20 after midnight there and you all would kill me...Please call when you all get up, no matter what time it is here...I am dying to know how her evening went after her "splish splash" bath...I am so happy for you all! Isn't GOD GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sha Seig said...

She's a doll, Rhonda. I'm so happy for all of ya'll.

Kelli :) said...

She's precious! Congratulations!!!!

Anonymous said...

Glad I bought a tear-proof keyboard! They are all over it! So happy for you! She is precious, the ultimate! So sweet with Peyton's darling smile. He is sosoo in love!
Thanks for sharing with us!

Continuing to pray, Connie

Bobbie said...

shes beautiful..congrats! isnt it just amazing how all the years of waiting just melt away when they hand her to you..it brings back so many memories for me

Anonymous said...

isn't it amazing how your heart can feel so much joy and pain all at the same time? When you look into those sweet eyes, her expressions say it all don't they? We are praying for her heart to feel full in knowing that you are her mommy and daddy and will never leave her.....what a picture of His love?! love you guys

Anonymous said...

....and they lived happily ever after! Thanks for allowing us to share the fairytale with you guys. Michelle Smalling

joyof3boys said...

I have so enjoyed being included on your journey; I have neglected my summer reading quite a bit because I can't quit reading your blog. I am so happy for all of you. She is beautiful.

I do hope that you will turn your blog into a book. What a great gift that would make for Macy someday. If you aren't sure how to do it, let me know. Love, Carmen

Kim said...

Awww....the picture of Peyton giving Macy Li a kiss is just too precious!

She is ADORABLE!

What an amazing day!

Thanks for letting me follow along with you guys! It has been a joy!

Talisa Cowden said...

I just had to watch this again... a little "eye candy" for dessert after lunch! Mercy, I cried just like it was this morning when I watched it for the first time, just drinking in the love of God slathering over us! I think I am going to blow up! One of my ten favortie pics is her sweet little hand wrapped around your neck as you are walking away with her. Look at her precious little fingers holding on to her mommy! Ooooo weeeee I can't stand it!!!! Hurry home!!!
Love yall,
Talisa

Anonymous said...

So sweet!!! Congratulations!!!

Anonymous said...

I HAVE BEEN BESIDE MYSELF WAITING TO SEE THE PICS. I GOT TO PHILLIPS OFFICE AND THEY WERE JUST COMING OVER. WE ALL LOOKED AND CRIED. SHE IS SOOOOOO SWEET. I KNOW THAT YOU CANNOT PUT INTO WORDS THE JOY. PEYTON, YOU ARE SO HAPPY IN THE PICTURES. I LOVE YAWL. CALL SISSY OR ME AND LET ME IN ON ALL THINGS ASAP, ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT. LOTS OF HUGS, GOGGIN:)

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

First time on your blog, saw your comment on "Of Paths and Errands" and followed the link.....Macy is beautiful....what an incredible day!

Enjoy the trip and take lots of pictures...Happy Forever Family Day!

Lisa
LID 5/12/2006

Carla said...

Congratulations! There is no other feeling like it in the world is there?

So beautiful, and I love that all the kids are dressed alike. :)

redmaryjanes said...

I came from Gwen's blog.
Congratulations! She is absolutely lovely. I am so happy for you.

Melissa said...

Rhonda, sorry if this is a repeat - I'm just getting the hang of this blogging thing - none-the-less I stated that I can't stop crying even though I have watched this video three times! It's just such a testimony to God's faithfulness and His perfect timing!

Anonymous said...

Rhonda,
I can't believe you have your girl, she is SO beautiful! She fits your arms so well! Seeing the tears in your eyes made me want to crawl thru the computer. I can't imagine how emotional this is for ya'll. God is good, ALL the time. I miss you so much and I love you tons. Can't wait to talk . . . ang!

Mary Beth said...

I am not believing it is finally here! The wait is over, and she is yours.....forever!!!! I can't wait to meet her. You guys stepped it up, did it, and......you ROCK!!!! I am beside myself. Again, I feel an amazing healing as you walk this jouney out that God so clearly led you too!!! We all love you.

The Chapmans!

polkadot said...

I've experienced it twice and still cry like a baby. Go figure.

Congrats on this most BEAUTIFUL child God has given you!

Unknown said...

Rhonda, I feel like pete and re-peat saying this...but I truly cannot stop crying! She is spectacularly perfect. Oh sister, I am so happy for all of you I can hardly stand it.Cant wait to hear every single detail, but for now, I'll be watching this slideshow over and over again! Love to all of you and know that you are in our prayers! Renee and all the Manuel crew

Anonymous said...

Oh my! We are in tears at the Miller house. What a priveledge to share this divine journey with you all. We see the face of God in those precious photos. Your family is complete and God has brought sweet Macy Li home to the arms of her forever family. Great is His faithfulness!!!
Love & Blessings,
Kim & Tyler Miller
John Austin, Matthew, Jackson, Sam & Lucy

Anonymous said...

What an amazing gift God has given you. I know that feeling of finally seeing your child and being a complete family. Tell Maggie hello, she was our guide almost 3 years ago when we got Chloe.
Donna Vissman

Bamawhitney said...

Wow--from a complete stranger who just stumbled across your blog...what a blessing what an incredible testament of God's work. I watched your slideshow and tears of joy started flowing. Safe travels and congratulations again!

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I found you through Gwen Oatswall's blog. We have three boys and are waiting (15 months and counting) for our baby girl.

Your blog is a blessing to me. You give us hope. Enjoy that sweet baby girl!
Adrienne in TX, LID 4-20-07

Sherry and Richie said...

You don't even know me but I've been following your blog since I found it on RQ. Congratulations, I just cried seeing you get her. She has just been blessed with a beautiful, Christian family and you get to receive a gift from God. Looking forward to reading more... a fellow waiting family from middle TN, Sherry and Richie Orsborne LID 4-10-06

k.perdue said...

Rhonda and Phillip,
We are all speechless! I keep making every one in the family come and see the pics from the day...and we all keep crying! You have your girl and our prayer will be that He will truly do a work in her heart so that she quicly knows that she is finally with the mom and dad that He has ordained for her since before the foundation of the earth! We can't wait for more pics!
Love, Kathy P. and family

Anonymous said...

Hey Rhonda and Phillip and the whole Kemp clan. I am overwhelmed with joy for you guys, I honestly could not sleep last night, thinking about you getting her and what that would be like. I prayed all night. Congratulations from the bottom of my heart--she is soooo precious!!
Suzanne Bechman (Craighead)

Jennifer said...

Hey Rhonda,
I have been following your blog ever since I saw your referral announcement on RQ. I am so happy and excited for you and miss Macy Li and her new family! I pray for safety and FUN in the remainder of your trip!

Anonymous said...

Ok, Kemp family. I have been sitting here looking at these precious photos and crying and laughing at the same time. We have prayed for sweet Macy Li since I had Nolan in 6th grade. Congratulations. I can't wait to meet her. Annie has been keeping up as well. We love ya'll and I just want her to know that I grew up with three older brothers. Being the only girl was a blast! We love ya'll and can't wait to have you back in Tennessee.
Love,
Leslie Carpenter and Family

Amy Griffin said...

Congratulations! She is beautiful. I hope she is (as well as you guys) adjusting well. I have enjoyed reading about your incredible journey. I have also cried alot...thanks and I can't wait to see more pictures.

emily said...

So beautiful!! What a blessing. Tears of joy watching the Lord bring these little ones to their forever families.

The boys would love to talk to Nolan sometime soon too. :)

Catherine said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Your photo montage is breathtaking and brought tears. Oh so happy for you and your entire family! Love seeing the pics of your little one and her big brother. That precious kiss is adorable!

tamy said...

What a blessing to get to share in the joy of your precious baby girl. Macy Li is finally in your arms where she belongs. How beautiful she is and those little lips look soooo kissable. Enjoyed the pics!!!!!! (Cried lots of tears)
We love you,
the davidsons

Anonymous said...

WOO HOO!!
Warm congratulations, Rhonda!! Your baby girl is BEAUTIFUL!!

Awesome and unbelievable feelings at the same time, isn't it.

I remember getting up in the middle of the night and peeking at our girlie with a flashlight, just to make sure she was REALLY there!!

Enjoy, Enjoy...:)

Anonymous said...

Yippee-ki-yi-yo! Her lips are beautiful!!!!
I am sitting here crying tears of joy!!!
Congratulations.
Love,
Jellybean

Oh my word you are so lucky i really want a little sister from china now, if you don't mind would you bring me home one PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOVE WITH ALL MY HEART,
Hope Marion <3

Kelly Swindell and Tol Swindell said...

Yeah, I'm crying! I am so very happy for you!!!!

Anonymous said...

Oh Rhonda....Macy Li is precious!!! I have walked in your shoes. It's a beautiful walk! that just keeps on being precious!

We just got home from a mission trip in Hawaii. When do you all come home? I want to be at the airport.

God bless you!!
Loving your new daughter,
Love
Leigh Ann Taylor

nicki said...

God is amazing. Congrats on your special gift.

sara starnes said...

We are in trouble when Caleb sees Tater kissing baby girl on this blog. When he gets home, he is going to say "when is it going to be our turn Mom and Dad? " Amazing! Congratulations and Praise the Lord :)

Anonymous said...

Oh you all..God is so amazing, isn't He? I can only imagine the incredible rush of emotions you all must be feeling! Macy Li looks alert, adorable, & COMPLETELY @ home in your arms!!! I am simply loving this process--esp'ly now when the real fun begins! Your hearts must be overflowing & the love is spillin' out everywhere! That little princess has just taken the 1st step into a blessed life!!!! Praise God! ~Julie Cook

Les said...

Priceless! Precious!! Please tell her she has an adorable (and very handsome I might add... not to mention sweet, cuddly, winsome, voracious eater, great sleeper and good pooper!) new friend getting ready to meet her in Guangzho!! We have fallen in love with your family this week. What a treasure to get our babies together!!
See you soon,
Love,
Lesli

Unknown said...

Rhonda,

Macy Li is just precious and looks so content with her mommy. I praise the Lord for good things this morning. I pray that you all are enjoying getting to know each other.

Love,

Nichole

Jodee said...

Happy Gotcha Day! Macy is just adorable!

Erin Roberts said...

Tear of joy for you all!

Barbie said...

She is beautiful! All of you look so happy, blessed and content. Congratulations!!