Our Journey to Mia Grace: Introducing Mia Grace!

Friday, December 7, 2007

Introducing Mia Grace!

We're so excited for you to (FINALLY!!!) meet our little girl, Mia Grace. Her name currently is Feng, Pu Han - which is pronounced "Fahng Poo Hahn" and so we're already calling her Mia Poo!

The Big Brown UPS truck pulled up to our home at 12:55 PM today with the package that we've been praying for and envisioning for over 2 years now. So, since we had a houseguest, Elise and I to commence a family opening ceremony. We sat on the floor in what was originally Mia's room, took some pre-game photos, sang the national anthem, threw out the first pitch, and then opened the package!

With great anticipation, we opened the referral and learned some little fun facts about our daughter:

1. She loves to listen to music (which was the FIRST THING to catch my eye!).


2. She's a moderate sleeper (which is a lot better than the unchecked box that just said "crying").

3. She is quiet but fond of playing with toys (wiffle balls, I presume).

4. She is slightly obstinate (b/c she's a Barton in spirit).

It's all so surreal, we can hardly take it in. I suppose that's what wonder and awe always feels like. Praise Him.


7 comments:

YvetteC said...

Dear Dan & Elise,
You are right, she IS BEAUTIFUL! What a day! I can't wait to hear the "rest of the story" now.
Yvette

YvetteC said...

Where in China is she now? Waiting for her Mommy & Daddy to come?

Gaz said...

Oh what a Mia Poo she is! We are pumped for you guys and moreso for mp to experience the love of Christ through you guys. Thanks for sharing the journey with us.
Gaz,Tara&Eva

Stewart Family said...

Mia is gorgeous!!! Lia keeps wanting me to show her Mia's picture. Mia has a few similiarities to our Miss Lia . . .music and being obstinate--that's funny!

She'll be in your arms soon. It's exciting to pray and walk through this time with you guys . . .thanks for sharing it with us!

amy habben said...

Maggie & I are thrilled to see Mia this morning! Maggie's first comment was "she is so pretty mom".
We love her already...can we kiss the screen? We can only imagine how much you all love her. And God chose you 3 to be her family. He ordained immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine. Her face is precious and waiting for you!
Thanks for sharing your joy with us.

shibu said...

YES! and the family grows!

Laipple said...

What an amazing journey God has led you on. It is wonderful to finally see a face when praying for precious Mia. Owen said, "God chose her!" I don't think I can say it any better.

We can't wait to meet her. What an exciting year!

Matt, Lynette & Owen