Monday, May 5, 2008

We are in Shenyang






We made it into Shenyang China this morning it was a 50 minute flight. We were picked up at the airport by our Guide Coco and taken immediately to pick up Bella. It has been a whirlwind of emotions this morning, but she is with us. We will post more later as time allows because our lives have just made a 360 degree turn around. We love you all and will post more later.

Love,
Bryan, Joy and Bella Kate

24 comments:

Carla said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! She is beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

Anonymous said...

I am so proud!! She is beautiful!!! She looks so happy. We can't wait to hold her! It is now 5:30 am. I checked as soon as I could to see! I will keep my phone with me all day in case you have a chance to call. If you don't I completely understand. We love you all!!! Stay safe and give her a big hug and kiss from all of us!!
Love you,
Daddy and Lisa

John & Michelle said...

It's 5am in Illinois and yall have made my MOnday!!!WooHoo! Love all that hair! Prayers going up!
Michelle

Anonymous said...

Mama and Daddy she is beatuiful. I can't wait to see her in person. She looks like she is happy. Love Ya'll Meme

Anonymous said...

SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL..DADDY AND I CRIED TO SEE HER SO HAPPY..CAN NOT WAIT TO HOLD HER. YAL STAY SAFE AND HAVE A GOOD TIME BEING MOMA ANDDADDY..TALK TO YOU LATER..MOMA
GLENDA AND DADDY JAY

Anonymous said...

What a beauty!! I think I slept about 2 hours last night because I was so excited. I am so happy for the both of you. She is such a doll!

Love you,
Julie & Chris

Anonymous said...

Bella is cute!! I can't wait to meet her.

Love,
Sara Ann

RHINO said...

That's what I'm talking about!!! Praise the Lord!!!! She's absolutely beautiful and I'm so proud for y'all! I stayed up until 130 this morning hoping to see a picture and after seeing her, I got so excited that I couldn't go to sleep, Leon! Man, God is good all the time and all the time, God is good, isn't He? Leon, just one thing you need to do now: put that UGA hat in your suitcase and start wearing that Seminoles hat....you've got to be an example for your daughter, now. LOL!!!!! I love y'all!
Uncle RHINO

Anonymous said...

She is beautiful! We can't wait to meet her. I know you are on cloud ten. We are all happy for you! Love your friends at At&T....Tricia and the rest of the crew.

DND said...

She is beautiful. I'm glad to see you have gotten a smile already. Soak it all in, this is the day you have been waiting for.

Anonymous said...

It is Monday morning at FNB in Rockmart. I have shared your entire adventure with everyone here and seeing pictures of Bella and how happy she is has made our day. We anxiously await to hear and see more.

My love and prayers are with you all.
Aunt Gail

Anonymous said...

Wow! How beautiful Bella is! I know she is everything that you expected. I can't get over how much she has grown. We are all thinking about you! Stacey & Maddie

Anonymous said...

She is gorgeous! I am so proud for you. THe Lord is awesome. This is a prayer answered by many! I understand the emotions as I remember the day Canaan and Micah were born! I am so speechless! It's like my cup is running over right now and I don't know what to say except that God is sooooo Good and I am so proud for you both! We love you so much. We will continue praying for you!
Much love,
Sandie and Ryan

Toni said...

Congratulations, it's a girl! Oh how I love these days! We need to see a new family photo....

Judy said...

Hey, guys...judy, brent & ian down here in Guangzhou. We have our Hannah Mei---congrats to you. She is precious. For me, today was chaotic and overwhelming. So very glad for you.

Michelle and Mike said...

What a beautiful little girl! Love the dimples! Congratulations and I wish you the best as you begin your bonding time together!

Michelle
KY

Salvador Family said...

Oh my gosh Joy!!! She is SOOOO cute! Much bigger than I was expecting! I want more details though so get some rest and then type away!!!!! LOL!!! :)
So happy for you both! Welcome to parenting!
Love,
Tina

Anonymous said...

WE CHECKED AS SOON AS WE GOT UP AT 4:OO THIS MORNING. I WAS SO HAPPY TO SEE NEW PICTURES ALL READY ON THE BLOG. I HAD TO MAKE COPIES FOR NANA AND ME TO TAKE TO WORK. SHE LOOK SO HAPPY AND CONTENT. WE LOVE ALL OF YOU AND ARE SO PROUD YOU FINALLY HOLD HER.MANY PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED.LOVE PAPAJAY AND NANAGLENDA...

Anonymous said...

She's perfect!! What a sweeheart! Thanks for keeping us posted. Feels like we are traveling with you.

Congrats and can't wait to meet her!

Martin West said...

She is so beautiful! I know that this must have been the happiest moment of your lives. She looks so happy, and I am sure that she has no idea just how lucky she is. Now get her back to Georgia so we can LOVE on her!! God has answered your prayer, and he will bless you for giving Bella the life I know she will have. Tell her Simon and Faith cannot wait to play with her. I hope she likes playing "tea!" Love you all and see you soon. Stay safe!

Anonymous said...

Oh my!! She is SO beautiful! That smile is so perfect. I know you are in heaven. I think I have checked this blog a hundred times today hoping to see more pictures. lol. You know me, I am impatient. Just kidding...you take your time and get adjusted to motherhood as best you can. I know your life has just changed dramatically but definetly a GOOD change. You both will love being parents. There is nothing better than hearing the sweet sound of your child calling you mama and daddy. Love and prayers..Mary Ann

Anna Holland said...

Joy and Brian,

She is beautiful. It takes really special people to fill the shoes you two have. I wish both of you all the best and congrats to starting a family.

Anna Holland AT&T

Anonymous said...

Bella is so beautiful! I am so happy for you. Happy Mother's Day Joy!!!

John & Michelle said...

anxiously awaiting new pictures of the family!!! Hope yall are ok and having the time of your lives!
Love and prayers,
michelle