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Layla is still clinging to Shelley non-stop and to make things more challenging Shelley woke up in the middle of the night with the Chinese stomach gift. Somehow she must of gotten some of the water in her system. She earned her mothering stripes today. She could use some extra prayer right now as she is not feeling well and has all the demands of Layla to meet. Layla and I did have some laughs today shaking our heads and rattle at the same time. It is fun to see her smile and laugh. She was even walking around some on her own today. She makes a little progress everyday.
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Welcome to our journey...
We are the proud parents of a 2 1/2 year old son and are anxious to expand our family. We made the decision to pursue adoption from China in July of 2007. On July 11, 2008 we were matched with a little girl, Gao Si Feng, living in an orphanage in Gaozhou City in the Guangdong province. Gao Si Feng, or Layla as we have named her, was born on August 10, 2007 with a cleft lip and cleft palate.
This is the story of our journey to bring Layla home...
This is the story of our journey to bring Layla home...
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About Us
- (Shelley)
- I have 4 year degree in interior design and 10 years experience as a designer in the contract furniture industry. My mother taught me to sew when I was a child. As a teenager, I sewed a lot of my own clothes and was even contracted to sew clothes, one prom dress, and home decor items for a number of different people. I have now branched out into quilting and have made several quilts over the past 4 years. What I enjoy most about sewing is selecting the materials and visualizing the end result.
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Extra prayers for Shelley today; prayers for health and rest and patience. May be time for Layla to take a long stroll with Daddy. Leah and I were listening to Billy Joel this morning and couldn't help but smile and think of Justin and Shelley. " ... maybe this won't last very long (Shelley's illness) .... now I know the woman you are, you're wonderful so far and you're more than I hoped for (Shelley and Layla)..."(from the Longest Time).
We love you all.
Oh Shelley I am so sorry that you are feeling bad. Justin I love that you're letting Layla take her time to get to know you and love you - and she will know and love you (as long as you keep that pink speedo hidden away). I hope Shelley has a quick recovery.
Justin and Shelley,
With Jeff's own teenaged daughter up visiting this week, I've slacked in my reading of all of the latest news. My heart leaped -- literally! -- when I saw the entry of Layla being given to you. I wept tears of joy. What a very beautiful Christmas indeed.
...and God sent a baby.
I'm praying for you guys and am so excited to meet Layla. Prayers are also reaching God's ears for healing for Shelley.
Jeff and I are so thrilled for all of you and spent about an hour talking to his family about you guys. Your story of the this God-given family is a beautiful story of love and hope and of God's unending faithfulness.
Thank you so much for letting us into your lives and for sharing your journey with us.
We love you and are continuing to pray for all of you! You are a beautiful, beautiful family.
Love,
Joyce and Jeff Kendrick
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