Meeting Meryn: Our Adoption Story (so far...)


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  1. UnknownJanuary 6, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Oh friend....tears! Love this, love you :) What a joy to me this morning. Praying for us all - Kimberly May

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  2. TeddyJanuary 6, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Thanks for sharing, Megan, so we can see how are prayers are being answered!! Yea! Praise the Lord! (Happy dance).

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  3. Jason, Lisa, Olivia & AnnalieJanuary 6, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    BAWLING! Oh my. Can't even imagine your joy in those moments. She is so beautiful and the perfect addition to your sweet family. And your hair looks great. LOL. Praying that paperwork flies through the system. Love you!

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  4. Cindy BrinkleyJanuary 6, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Amazing! Such a beautiful story!

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  5. Karen BJanuary 6, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    awesome!! My favorite was Levi giving Meryn a kiss!!

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  6. SouthAsiaRocksJanuary 6, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    AWESOME!!!!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Megan,
    You did a BEAUTIFUL job with this video!! I love it!! Praying the Embassy happens quick!!

    Love,
    Sherrie xox

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    We love this video!!! I can't stop crying... Just had a sweet moment sharing how special Meryn is to be adopted and what that means. Christine and family

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Praying she comes home soon! Love all of you!

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  10. Carolina KavanaughJanuary 6, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Love it so much!! Thanks for sharing with us!

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Thank you for the beautiful addition to our family. Meryn has already been added to the stair steps of fame. We now have all eight of our perfect grandkids pictures going up the stairs. Can't wait till you bring her home.
    Mom and Dad Preedy

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  12. Leslie SJanuary 7, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Brings tears to my eyes! SO happy for you all!

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  13. Amy FitzGeraldJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    What a beautiful video. I know the next step of waiting will be challenging but it will be here before you know it. God is good.

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  14. Parkison FamilyJanuary 12, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Wow! I am so excited for you guys! This was awesome. I hate we missed seeing you all while we were in town.

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    What a beautiful video! So excited for you guys and praying that she comes home soon!!!
    Karen

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  16. Cam JantzJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    I love the video and am so glad you made it. I watch it over and over. The joy on your and Paul's faces when you hold her is priceless! What a blessing she is!
    Meryn's Grammy Cam

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