Monday, July 21, 2008

Gotcha!!!!

Today has been amazing! Joshua could not be sweeter, and is sooooo cuddly! Things went pretty smoothly after some dashing to catch our flight, but when we got to Shenyang we had two friends there. We went straight to the Civil Affairs office, and Joshua showed up about 20 minutes later. No tears, nothing. He is an absolute doll!!! We've already gotten giggles and hugs and he even laid down on my chest on the bed and took a little nap.

I will post more, but it's still a bit crazy. I just wanted to at least give you a taste of our joy.

God could not be Gooder!!! (I know that's not a word, but it's an expression of my heart!)

-Joshua's Mommy





18 comments:

Brett, Julz, and Emma said...

WOW!! WOW!! WOW!! My heart is so full of excitement for you guys & Joshua right now!!! He is adorable! Thank you so much for the pictures!! Keep them coming! We love y'all and are thinking about you!

Rachel said...

YEA!!!!!! Thank you for posting!!!!

Linda said...

Grandpa and Gramma are tearing up! Can't wait to see the other pictures and video!!! He sure is a doll!

God is SOOOOO Good!

Grandm

kyle and carly said...

Joshua Shen Cryer - you don't know what kind of wonderful you are in for!

Meli n Pat said...

No tears? I assume you just mean from Joshua! What a blessing. We'll keep praying. Love you!

jolyn said...

Weeping with joy for you right now! (I know, it's hard to imagine me crying!) Been thinking and praying for you all night and morning! Give Joshua a kiss for me! And one for ryan and one for Holly and one for Sam, too! Lots of kisses from the Pates!

Sarah said...

I have been following along on your journey and my heart is overwhelmed for you. Congradulations.

Abby said...

"He will rejoice over you with singing"... Rejoicing with you, Rusty and Lesli! Manolito and Abby

Jana said...

YIPPEEE! WE are so excited for all three of you! God is good!

Josh, Jana & Kaylee

Anonymous said...

Thank you for allowing us to be witnesses of this beautiful story! I am rejoicing for you all. Praise God for His faithfulness in this journey. Joshua is adorable. CONGRATULATIONS!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your new baby boy! He is so precious and we are so happy for your new family. Enjoy your first days with your son and keep us updated!

Anonymous said...

Tears (lots of them) of joy for you!!!!!
Brienna

Anonymous said...

What a handsome boy!!! It's awesome to see him finally n your arms!
Blessings,
Shawn & Gayly for the Conard Crew

Anonymous said...

So precious...so special. Happy tears! I can't wait to show Levi & Jared the pictures.

Katie :)

Anonymous said...

Kris and Ronda from 3WH...WOW!!! We are sitting here laughing at each because our eyes are awful watery!!!! We are so overwhelmed by God's goodness! We can't stop reading the part about how his life has dramatically changed overnight from a boy alone to a boy totally and completely loved (squished cheeks from kisses)by his new mom and dad and by his heavenly Dad! So excited for you all! Can't wait to meet him!

Anonymous said...

WOOOO WHOOOO!!! We are thrilled for you and Joshua! What Joy!

Erickson Family said...

Just wanted to join in the chorus, we are so happy for you and your sweet baby boy. How wonderful!!! What a wonderful blessing you are to him and he to you!! We are rejoicing.

Ty

Anonymous said...

I am so excited for you guys! What blessings! We have been praying for your family and this adoption.
Adam and Becky Penner