Welcome to the Operation Emily travel journal. We want to share our journey to China with all of you . Check back here for updates, pictures and stories of our China adventures. Feel free to leave us comments. We want Emily to be able to look back on this and see how many people prayed her home!
August 7th, 2011 (the day we meet Emily) marks the official beginning of a new chapter in our lives and the end to our 6 year journey of adopting a little girl from China. Thanks to each of you who have walked along side us through these years . The moment has arrived!
Roger, Tammy, Ryan and Jonny
August 7th, 2011 (the day we meet Emily) marks the official beginning of a new chapter in our lives and the end to our 6 year journey of adopting a little girl from China. Thanks to each of you who have walked along side us through these years . The moment has arrived!
Roger, Tammy, Ryan and Jonny
Yay! This is blog is so awesome. Operation Emily - love it!! I can't wait to check in each day and read the latest. We are praying for you all, all 5 of you!
ReplyDeleteSo exciting!!!
ReplyDeleteEmily,
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to meet you!
Emily! Can't wait to meet you... Trip is 6 months younger than you... But that is ok. Some chics dig younger men.
ReplyDeleteEmily, When you look back on these notes remember God's loving provision over the years and know you can trust Him for the future as well. By God alone, through Christ alone, in Faith alone - In His love, Travis & Lynn Blackburn
ReplyDeleteSweet Emily! You have no idea how many people have been praying and waiting for you. You are so blessed that God waited for just the right time to put you with the perfect family who will love you with an amazing love! We feel blessed to be able to watch you grow.
ReplyDeleteLeigh, Mark, Madison, Wyatt and Elizabeth Moore
We are so excited for your family. Emily, God has blessed you with wonderful parents and awesome big brothers! We can't wait to meet you.
ReplyDeleteBrian, Carla, Ashley, Audrey and Tyler Villanueva
Can't wait to get you home, Miss Emily!
ReplyDeleteDear Miss Emily,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry about the tropical storm (that might hit me) sharing your name...No worries - A little wind and rain is well worth it to have you and your family finally together. Travel safe - ask for the Benadryl - can't wait to see you!
Love Love Love!
Martha
Emily,
ReplyDelete5 days and counting....I can't believe this day is almost here. By the time you are old enough to read this you will already know how lucky you are having Tammy and Roger as your Mom and Dad, those 2 are great! For 5 years I watched the excitement build as the date grew closer and closer and when that most important email came I have never seen a Dad filled with more joy than what your Dad had on that day. Welcome to America sweet girl!
Emily,
ReplyDeleteWe are so excited that your gotcha day is in just a few days. God blessed you beyond measure with an awesome family...one worth waiting for. Bailey can't wait to meet you...one day the two of you can share your adoption stories.
Chris, Alissa and Bailey Benoit
Roger, I had no idea you and your family have waited 6 years for your daughter!! Congratulations!! I'm so excited for you. Let the fun begin!
ReplyDeleteBarbara Mitchell
Emily,
ReplyDeleteRemember that your brothers rooms are where all the cool stuff is. You must always go in there and get into their things. They will not mind!!
Emily,
ReplyDeleteYou are one blessed little girl. You have awsome parents and two great brothers who have loved you for a very long time. You were loved and prayed for by so many people long before you were even born. I'm looking forward to being part of your life.
Much Love,
"Aunt" Kelly
Sweet Emily,
ReplyDeleteVery soon you will be with your very own forever family and then they will bring you back to Texas where your family of God will be waiting to spoil you with love and kisses. Safe travel and good health to all.
Precious Emily - We can't wait to meet you! We have been praying for you for years and can't believe the day is rapidly approaching when your family gets to meet you. You are a gift from God and we can't wait to meet you and watch you grow up!
ReplyDeleteDear Emily,
ReplyDeleteToday I saw your beautiful room. Your brothers are so excited to get on the plane to travel to get you! Your mommy and daddy were packing all the stuff they need to travel and finally get their hands on you!! I cannot wait to see you and kids your sweet little cheeks!
Safe travels to all...I will be praying!!!
Love you all so much!!!!
Susan
Hello mei mei,
ReplyDeleteWe are SO excited that you are finally coming home. Your family has waited SO long for you. You are very much loved by your mom, dad, and big brothers. And we can't wait to meet you!!!
We love you already, little Emily!
D & G, Abigail, Caleb, Samuel, Isaac, and Hannah
I hope y'all (Roger - see, I speak Texan) get rested up after that long trip. I can't wait to see pictures of y'all on the Great Wall! I'm so excited for all of you, and can't wait for you to get Emily!
ReplyDeleteMaggie
Remember what you saw in Hong Kong and I'll show you some pictures when you get home to see how it has changed.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for ALL of you, especially EMILY as she meets her new family for the first time!! Can't wait to meet her in person...pictures never tell the whole story!!
Love ya'll
Papaw & Mimi
Emily, You will never understand how long your family has waited for this special day. Mallory, my little girl from China, has been watching all the pictures from your trip. She was so excited at 6:30 this morning to see you with your mommy. She can't wait to have a "China Friend" in Garland. Hilary
ReplyDeleteIt is so sweet to see how Emily is already becoming more comfortable with her "forever family". In 4 years you will look back and never remmeber the days before she was in your life. (Next thing you know she will be headed to kindergarten life mine.)
ReplyDeleteIsn't God amazing. A little girl you have been praying for the past 6 years is now your daughter and finally in your arms! Adoption is such a precious gift!
Hilary
Emily,
ReplyDeleteYou are a blessed little girl to be part of such a wonderful family. I know they feel equally blessed. Enjoy eachother everyday with love and laughter.
Karen Morelli
Emily, you are with an awesome family. Have a good life sweet one! You are beautiful! I cannot wait to meet you.
ReplyDeleteRoger,Tammy,Ryan & Jonny, Emily will bring your family so much joy as you in turn will give her love and joy. God is good... all the time.
Love
Jerri Martin
i remember back in the second grade when you mentioned this in worship durring story time and it made me smile :D and now its acctually come true!<3
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Faith
I'm so happy for you Scott family! Sounds like little Emily is the perfect fit. And she is so cute! I'm so glad you all are having a wonderful time getting to know each other and she and you all, are so blessed to have found each other. Thank you Jesus! And I pray for a safe trip home for you all. Can't wait to see her!
ReplyDeleteRyan and Jonny,
ReplyDeleteWhat has been the craziest thing you have eaten so far?
Wasn't Walmart fun! Be glad your mom does not grocery shop there. You could have frog, eel or dried fish for dinner! :)
Hilary
For Roger and Tammy: What's with Emily's funny hair? It's all from the back crown and so long. Too cute! Will she grow hair on the front of her head?
ReplyDeleteFrom Merissa
For Ryan and Jonathan: Does the food at McDonald's and Pizza Hut in China taste the same as the food at McDonald's and Pizza Hut in the United States?
ReplyDeleteLove, Aunt Rissa