Words really can’t describe what it felt like to sit on a sofa tonight with a 16-month-old little girl falling asleep on my shoulder. Today has been quite a day, to say the least.
We started with a celebration lunch for the boys at Pizza Hut (mental note…when in China, stick with the Chinese food). We came back to the hotel, rested (or tried to rest) for a minute, and then gathered as a family altogether in a circle holding one another’s hands to pray for Mara Ruth. Then it was off to the civil affairs office…
Chaos is the only word to describe what we encountered next. In the Chinese adoption process, Monday is the primary day when families are united with their children, so we quickly found ourselves on the floor of an office building with numerous other families, all meeting or preparing to meet the children they were adopting. Imagine a room full of expectant parents who can’t wait to meet confused children who’ve never known a parent. All of the children wait in a playroom beside the main room, and then one by one, representatives of each child bring them out.
Within minutes of arriving, we were escorted to the spot right outside the playroom where we would first meet Mara Ruth. As we stood there, we were shocked to see a little 1-year-old girl come running out of the playroom with a huge smile on her face only to jump into our arms and shout out in broken English, “Mommy! Daddy! I’m so glad you came!”
Not really.
This is an idealistic vision for what adoption might look like, but in the end, it’s simply not reality. There is a certain tension, even trauma, involved in any adoption process. For a precious 1-year-old little girl to be woken up this morning, to be taken from the one place and the few people she has ever known, and to be put in unfamiliar arms is by all accounts a difficult transition. Knowing this, we have prayed for this moment ever since we saw Mara Ruth’s picture, realizing that this would be an exciting day for us, but it would not be an easy day for her. For that matter, the days ahead won’t necessarily be easy, either, as she adjusts and attaches to a family for the first time. As you’ll see in each of the videos and pictures below, she has a lot to soak in for a 1-year-old!
So there we stood, a nervous yet eager family waiting for a confused and frightened little girl. And for the first time, we saw her…
For the next hour or so, we stayed at the civil affairs office while we took care of a few details. This gave Heather and me both our first opportunities to hold our daughter…
Within a few minutes, we were back in the van. We had come as a family of 4, and we were leaving as a family of 5…
After a quick trip to the baby store to pick up various essentials, we were back at the hotel, where we ate…
And we played…
Until we were all worn out. Just a few moments ago, we gave Mara Ruth a bottle and she fell asleep in our arms. We placed her in her crib, and she is resting soundly…at least for now. Thank you, thank you, thank you for praying for us, and especially for praying for our Mara Ruth. This family of five is now headed off to sleep…
Posted by PHEBEE MARR on November 21, 2011 at 10:07 am
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this!!!! Congradulations and Praise the Lord that He sets the lonely in Families!!! I’m so absolutely thrilled for you all!!
Posted by Kris on November 21, 2011 at 10:07 am
Excited to hear it. May God bless this new season for Mara Ruth.
Posted by Matt Carr on November 21, 2011 at 10:08 am
Praise God!
Posted by Wes Robinson on November 21, 2011 at 10:13 am
WOW. What a wonderful story. Congrats on the addition, she is a doll! Prayers for you and your family that this trasistion will be smooth.
Posted by tiffany on November 21, 2011 at 10:13 am
speechless!
Posted by Spencer Breedlove on November 21, 2011 at 10:15 am
This is awesome David! Lisa & I are excited for you guys! It seems like only yesterday we were there adopting Elisabeth!
Posted by Jamie on November 21, 2011 at 10:15 am
God is good! Love you all!
Posted by Mandy L. on November 21, 2011 at 10:16 am
I just got teary-eyed reading this and watching the videos. Praising God with your family and for your family–you’re such a blessing and testimony of Jesus.
Posted by Stacy on November 21, 2011 at 10:16 am
I just love watching Joshua touch her face and love on her! So sweet! The Perdue family has enjoyed watching your journey. Can’t wait to see her in person one day!
Posted by joe on November 21, 2011 at 10:17 am
wow.. Sweet!
congrats!
Posted by Michele Radue Willis on November 21, 2011 at 10:17 am
I don’t even know what to say. We’re praying and ecstatic for you guys!!! Can’t wait until you guys get to experience “virtually” with us as well!!!
Posted by Dawn on November 21, 2011 at 10:17 am
wow. loved reading your adoption story. Praying for you and your family as you transition into a family of 5.
xo, Dawn
Posted by Sheryle Sandy on November 21, 2011 at 10:18 am
SO very excited for you and Heather!! I know you’ve waited a long time for this day! We’ve been following your journey (this week of course, but also) since you came to Wynne Baptist back in Nov. 09. So thrilled at what God has done and is doing in your precious family. Those sweet boys are something else!!
Mary Ruth is so very blessed.
We are in the process of adoption ourselves and are now to the point of waiting for a match (from Arkansas foster care). We look forward to adding another to our family very soon!
God’s grace and guidance in the days ahead,
Mark & Sheryle Sandy
Posted by JJD on November 21, 2011 at 10:19 am
Tears in my eyes as I see your sweet “family of 5″ together! We love you guys and will continue to pray as this transition becomes more and more real!
Posted by Robin Cheatham on November 21, 2011 at 10:23 am
“How beautiful” is the only thought that comes to my mind right now. How beautiful is the hand of our God, who works all things for good. Crying tears of joy with you right now as I write this! We Love You!
Robin
Posted by Christene Tolbert Crowder on November 21, 2011 at 10:24 am
Such a beautiful story. I cannot even begin to express the joy I feel for you and your family.
Posted by Jamie Baker on November 21, 2011 at 10:26 am
I had so many tears watching this sweet orchestration unfold!! Mara Ruth is precious. So happy for you all!! Praise the Lord!
Posted by jennaburkemusic on November 21, 2011 at 10:36 am
I’m from Toronto, Canada and I have been so blessed and touched by following this blog. I hope one day I will have the opportunity to adopt a child in need.
Tears were in my eyes when I saw how your sons treated her. I will be praying for this exciting new season of your family.
Posted by Andrea Thiele on November 21, 2011 at 10:37 am
Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful. Only God could orchestrate such beauty!! Praising the Lord with you, remembering our sweet adoptions (I hollered to my husband…David has his Chinese baby, my Chinese baby came running over, “Mom, can I see? Ahhh….!”)
Rejoicing with you that we are able to be the hands and feet of Jesus, and that He is the Father to the fatherless! Praying with you for the days and nights to come. For quick bonding, mended hearts and rest for you all. You have such a wonderful family.
Thank you for sharing you lives and your hearts with us!! We are blessed by your lives and examples of Jesus!
Posted by Tami on November 21, 2011 at 10:45 am
tears.
tears.
tears.
received three daughters in that civil affairs office and it seems like yesterday…
she is absolutely beautiful and the joy she will bring – and experience – will be infinite!
congratulations!!!
(rebecca is the BEST guide/facilitator in ALL of china! we LOVE her! tell her that we tami said HI!)
Posted by Steve Ware on November 21, 2011 at 10:45 am
What a beautiful picture of God’s grace and love! I served as a youth minister years ago at Briarlake and my wife worked close with your mom and dad! may God continue to richly bless your family and your ministry.
Posted by Jamie czeskleba on November 21, 2011 at 10:49 am
Prayers, Tears and Joy!!! How beautiful is this moment for you all…the five of you!!! God is AWESOME!!!
Posted by Tom and Kelley on November 21, 2011 at 10:51 am
What a precious picture of adoption and how it reflects our own adoption by our heavenly Father. Thanks for sharing this special event with us. We pray for grafting of familial bonds between Mara Ruth and each one of you. And for your Cantonese linguistic skills until she masters the English language
Posted by Steve on November 21, 2011 at 10:53 am
As a foster parent for the last 9 years and having over 30 children thru our home, I understand the confusion and fear these children experience. Thank God for you and your family giving her a loving Christian home.
Posted by Holly B. on November 21, 2011 at 10:55 am
I am in tears because first I am so happy for your family and want to thank you for sharing your journey with us all.
Secondly, I am in tears because I am so anxious for the day we travel to India to bring our little girl home! We long for the day we get our travel date, and continue to pray for our daughter and for patience!
Enjoy your sweet one and the blessing of your other children!
Posted by The Shulls on November 21, 2011 at 11:06 am
Oh my… we are all crying here!!! We are so thankful to the Lord for Mara Ruth!!! Can’t wait to meet her!!
Posted by Stefanie on November 21, 2011 at 11:10 am
Congratulations! Mara Ruth is positively precious
I read your book, but had no idea you were in the process to adopt a little one from China… thank you for sharing your journey!
Stefanie
mom to 10 kiddos, 6 from China
Posted by Rob Compton on November 21, 2011 at 11:18 am
Just amazing! Glorious and humbling to know we are in his care and with each breath of each day we are called to humbly serve. Love the picture of adoption.
Posted by Lauren on November 21, 2011 at 11:22 am
What a treasure those videos will be for years to come! Thank you, again, for allowing us to come along. No doubt, the Lord is using this blog to turn hearts toward adoption. Mara Ruth is just beautiful.
Posted by Donna Houston on November 21, 2011 at 11:28 am
Tears of joy! Praise God from whom all Blessings flow!! What a picture of love and care! I so love Joshua touching her face and hair! She is so beautiful and so belongs in the Platt family!
Posted by Rachel on November 21, 2011 at 11:31 am
Congratulations to all of you – and thank you for sharing with us. Adoption is amazing, we are so blessed to have our two princesses from China.
Posted by Tiffany Vigneulle Hailston on November 21, 2011 at 11:32 am
My heart rate just sped way up! I’ve been trying to picture that “that moment”, and now I actually can! Full of joy for your family and will continue praying…
Posted by Sharon Aderhold on November 21, 2011 at 11:39 am
so very excited for all of you. She is beautiful and we can’t wait to see her in Alabama
It has been such a blessing to me to follow your journey since you have come to Brookhills Prayers are continueing for all of you as you adjust. Now the fun part flying home with 3 children for 11 hours!!!
Posted by Deb Morissette on November 21, 2011 at 11:41 am
Congratulations on your new arrival…..she’s beautiful and so are you for sharing this love….Gods love is everywhere
Posted by Amy P. on November 21, 2011 at 11:50 am
So incredibly happy for you and your family! It is amazing to see the Lord’s favor all over her adoption!
Posted by D6Reformation on November 21, 2011 at 11:51 am
Absolutely wonderful! Praise the Lord!!! We are so very happy for you!!! And thankful to Jesus for blessing your family with Mara Ruth
We will continue to pray as your family transitions…
Posted by Teresa Morgan on November 21, 2011 at 11:52 am
So happy for you and will be praying for you!!! We will follow in your footsteps in 1 week!!!! (We would had loved for you to meet our little Radical experiment!!!)
Posted by gigiathome on November 21, 2011 at 11:53 am
So Happy for you!!!!
Posted by Scott Setzer on November 21, 2011 at 11:59 am
Looks like the civil affairs office in Guangzhou. We there 16 months ago when we adopted our son. He also spoke Cantonese. Congratulations!
Posted by Chris Hyman on November 21, 2011 at 12:11 pm
We are excited for you and your family. She is beautiful. We have just gotten logged in about 2 months ago in China. Now it is a waiting period. What seems to be a long wait time but I know God will get us thru it and it will be well worth our wait for our Sarah Grace. Congradulations!!!!!
Posted by Virginia Akin on November 21, 2011 at 12:14 pm
Thank you so much for letting us share this moment with you. Praise God! Our prayers for all of you continue.
Posted by lifestreamsflow1 on November 21, 2011 at 12:15 pm
Brought tears to MY eyes…just watching this God prepared “reunion”!!! How PRECIOUS!
Posted by Lisa O on November 21, 2011 at 12:24 pm
Congratulations! Your sweet Mara is beautiful. I pray she will be grafted into your family tree a little more each day. We’ve been home one month with our 33 month old, Millie Mei, and are just a few weeks ahead of you in the process of getting to know and love our newest daughter. Our other daughter, Lindy, is 6 1/2 and is from Hunan. I don’t think I even grasped God’s love for me and the concept of him adopting me until I traveled the journey of parenthood and was blessed with these two girls. May God’s blessings continue to flow to your family.
Posted by Donna on November 21, 2011 at 12:26 pm
Congratulations!! We met our son in that very room one year ago tomorrow! He was 7 years old from Shenzhen. Our daughter (age 5, adopted 2/07) is from Lianjiang, also in Guangdong. Praying good sleep and smooth bonding as you navigate these new and exciting times as a family of 5!!
Posted by Paula Butler on November 21, 2011 at 12:28 pm
Thank you for sharing your journey with us! What a beautiful story!!
Posted by Steve Grissom (@grissomsteve) on November 21, 2011 at 12:39 pm
Awesome. God is good.
Posted by Linda T. on November 21, 2011 at 12:58 pm
Praise our awesome Lord!! Congratulations to all of you!
Posted by Anna on November 21, 2011 at 1:09 pm
LOVE this!! Praise God! Just speechless and give glory to God and His mighty hand over your lives.
Posted by kendra on November 21, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Congratulations!!! Enjoy these precious family moments!!!
Praise God that HE is truly the author of families!!
Posted by Jackie Harris Pugh on November 21, 2011 at 1:36 pm
David, you have your Dad’s smile and I know you also have his love for the Lord. You were raised by amazing parents and I know you and Heather will continue that legacy. Thank you for sharing your journey. Jackie Harris Pugh (P.S. I knew your parents at FSU’s BSU.
Posted by melissa on November 21, 2011 at 1:49 pm
Hi! You don’t know me, but I’ve been following your story. So glad you are documenting everything — I’m sure it can be draining, but i know you’ll be glad you did when you want to slow down the whirlwind. Praise be to God who always gives good gifts to his children. Praise God for Mara Ruth! Blessings on you and your family. (From VA — podcast follower
. Your series on James (Faith/Works) and your book Radical has changed my family’s life. Thank you for walking out your faith in a visible way!)
Posted by Alice Krug on November 21, 2011 at 1:51 pm
Tears of JOY for the incredible leading of Him. A God WOWZERS story. To be continued …praying as His perfect plan unfolds.
Posted by Laura on November 21, 2011 at 1:57 pm
Absolutely precious moments! I am reading this and watching your videos with tears in my eyes. We are so close to having all our paperwork complete so that we too can go pick up our daughter waiting in China. She is just one month older than Mara. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. She is just precious!
Posted by Eric Parker on November 21, 2011 at 2:01 pm
It was all I could do to keep from crying…praise the Lord who is compassionate and gracious, and abounding in steadfast love!
Posted by Gary & Donna Mueller on November 21, 2011 at 2:10 pm
Hello: We are Kirk Mueller’s parents from Pittsburgh, PA. Have been following your blogs and experiencing your trip to China to bring Mara Ruth back home with you. It has been an emotional watch for us so we can’t begin to imagine the emotions you all have experienced. May God bless you!
Posted by Debbie on November 21, 2011 at 2:21 pm
I wept tears of joy over this. Precious. Thank you for the example you set and for the true word you bring. The Truth you share has changed my life. Thanks and congratulations. She ‘s precious!
Posted by Don on November 21, 2011 at 2:29 pm
Praise the Lord! Our family is with ya’ll and hope that everything works out well over the next day and that you have a safe trip home!
God loves all 5 of you!
Posted by DawnK on November 21, 2011 at 2:30 pm
Sounds like an amazing day! Enjoy getting to know your sweet daughter! What a blessing, a family of 5 now!!
Posted by Angela on November 21, 2011 at 2:43 pm
We’ve never met, except through Secret Church, but I rejoice with you and your family as though we were life long friends. What a precious gift! We too have been blessed by adopting. Praise God our lives will never be the same!
Posted by Mandie on November 21, 2011 at 2:52 pm
I recognize that room! I was there waiting for our Sophia to arrive exactly one year ago. I am all choked up reliving all those memories that are so much yours now! That room is so much chaos and blessings all wrapped into one. Congratulations to your family!
Posted by Dick Hooten on November 21, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Congratulations and praise God!
Posted by Kristen on November 21, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Oh, congratulations! I know that room well, as it is where we met our sweet little one 2 years ago. Blessings to all of you and your precious new baby.
Posted by Dawn Wright on November 21, 2011 at 3:18 pm
PRAISE GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have no idea who I am, but I saw this article on facebook. My husband and I have adopted 8 children and are updating our homestudy for more now!!!! God has laid adoption on our hearts and it NEVER gets old. It is ALWAYS beautiful!!!! Because it is God’s story for each and every one of us! His story of redemption, of saying you are MINE, of saying you are worth the world to me!!!
BLESSINGS!!!!!!
Posted by beth on November 21, 2011 at 3:28 pm
Tears of joy and utter amazement at God and His plan! He is so good and faithful. So very thankful he has entrusted Mara Ruth to you. Owen, as he was looking at the pictures and video with me, told me he was not use to seeing a little girl with Caleb and Joshua. He was so excited to hear about their new little sister.
love you guys,
Beth
Posted by Tanya Thom on November 21, 2011 at 3:53 pm
Oh my word, that was so precious. No matter how many times I see a family meeting their child for the first time, it never fails to bring on the tears! It always brings me back to our own journey of meeting our Chinese daughter for the first time, as well. She is here with me watching all of the videos right now, and keeps saying, “ohhhhh, so cute. Mama, so CUTE! Does she have a family now too?” Yes, baby girl… YES she does!!! Welcome to your new family precious Mara Ruth!
Congrats to your BEAUTIFUL family of FIVE!!!
Yeah!! God bless you all! <
Posted by Kathy Kennedy on November 21, 2011 at 4:25 pm
Praise God, Praise God, Praise God!!!!
Posted by Connie J on November 21, 2011 at 4:31 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!! We have adopted 7 Treasures from China (5 through Lifeline), and returned in June with our last two. Mara is absolutely beautiful – and her brothers are dashing! May your journey be filled with blessings as you watch Mara Ruth blossom. Praise God for adoption!
Posted by Rebecca Thompson on November 21, 2011 at 4:33 pm
Praise God for his faithfulness through this process. I am so excited for you and it is a joy to watch your boys with their sister.
Posted by Amy on November 21, 2011 at 4:51 pm
We rejoice in your adoption of Mara Ruth! Praying for a smooth transition and adjustment for all 5 of you. Hope y’all get some wonderful bonding time together over the next few weeks. Praise God for your family!
Posted by Terry Lee on November 21, 2011 at 5:21 pm
Beautiful!
Posted by Pamela on November 21, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Praise the Lord !!! Wonderful !!!!
God Bless All 5 Of You
Posted by Nancy on November 21, 2011 at 5:41 pm
As I read your postings today tears streamed down my face with joy for all of you. The looks on the two of your faces before they brought Mara Ruth to you were priceless. I thought you might burst into tears of joy any minute. Watching Caleb and Joshua with her was so precious and so lovable. Congratulations on a long journey for the family but one well worth waiting for. Praising the Lord and giving him the Glory!
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Posted by Rachel Knowlton on November 21, 2011 at 6:01 pm
Praise the Lord!! She is absolutely beautiful! We’ll be praying for her (and for y’all) during this time of transition!
Posted by Brian on November 21, 2011 at 7:06 pm
Congratulations!!!! Love the picture of your boys helping feed their precious sister.
Posted by Laura on November 21, 2011 at 7:14 pm
The videos are so precious!! They will be wonderful to look back on in a few years, so much better than having only pictures. Congratulations! I pray she continues to adjust well, and doesn’t get too smothered by her loving brothers =) !
Posted by vicki shelton on November 21, 2011 at 7:44 pm
My heart is overflowing with joy for your sweet family of 5. Mara Ruth is beautiful and Joshua and Caleb are going to be the 2 best big brothers EVER!!!!! I am sure you guys are exhausted—in a joyful way—-over the events not only from the trip and tourism but the last day finally meeting your sweet daughter. My prayer for you all is God’s comfort and peace, for rest and strength, and for a safe trip back to Alabama. Love to all V.
Posted by Lloyd on November 21, 2011 at 7:58 pm
上帝保佑你们
God bless and protect you all.
Posted by Urban Daddy on November 21, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Congratulations. God Bless you and your family.
Posted by martha@berrybliz on November 21, 2011 at 8:39 pm
Congratulations! May God bless you with supernatural bonding in the coming days. We are coming up on 9 months since our forever family day. Blessings to your family
Posted by Jodie Frye on November 21, 2011 at 8:49 pm
Oh, wow, thank you for letting us in on your very personal, very beautiful journey. Being a part of the family of God is simply amazing…watching your videos, seeing you pictures, praying with you and for you has made this sister in Christ feel like a (small) part of your story, which is really HIS story! Grace and Peace to your precious family of 5…
Posted by mylifeingodsgarden.com on November 21, 2011 at 8:55 pm
Absolutely beautiful! Precious pictures!
Posted by Mary on November 21, 2011 at 9:12 pm
Congratulations!!! We celebrate 5 years with our daughter this week and funnily enough, at age 6, she *did* bound through the door, shouting “Mama! Baba!” and has never once turned back. lol So I didn’t think it was too far of a reach when you said that.
Our blog for that adoption was youbelong.net/oneblessedfamily .
Posted by Scott King on November 21, 2011 at 9:27 pm
David and Heather, Congratulations! I was blessed by your post. Your story has been a highlight during my Thanksgiving vacation. I am so happy for all 5 of you.
an old friend,
Scott King
Posted by Lauren on November 21, 2011 at 9:35 pm
Congratulations!! This is beautiful and SHE is beautiful!! Tears were running down my face as memories of meeting our own precious son in Ethiopia came flooding back. I am so happy for your family!
Posted by Konni Nunez on November 21, 2011 at 10:00 pm
There’s nothing like meeting your child for the first time . . . no matter their age or how they enter your family. The love that immediately overflows is amazing. God is so good! Praying for all of you as you get to know each other. May the joy and grace of the Lord be your strength . . . . He will be faithful to meet you in every need that comes up. Thank you for sharing your journey . . . may the Lord use your story to encourage others to seek His face regarding adoption in their own lives. To God be all the glory! He DOES set the lonely in families. What an amazing blessing!
Posted by Lauren on November 21, 2011 at 10:04 pm
God has blessed you all with a beautiful baby girl and two liitle boys also!!! I’m cont to pray for y’all for safe travel and adjusting Mara Ruth to her new home!!! God bless. I had tears of joy watching the wonderful work of god!!!
Posted by Cara on November 21, 2011 at 10:14 pm
Oh my goodness. The video at the end with your boys telling Mara Ruth that they loved her and were going to take care of her is the one that got me. Praise God for what He has brought about!
Posted by Barbara on November 21, 2011 at 11:06 pm
Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Congratulations and best wishes as you rear this little girl and demonstrate to her the love of Jesus! Praying for everyone as you make the adjustments to a family of five!
Posted by Barbara Layton on November 21, 2011 at 11:24 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! OUR GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!!! praying for all of you during
this time of transition. So enjoyed your blog. Thank you for sharing. Praying for your safe trip home.
Posted by Judi on November 21, 2011 at 11:33 pm
That’s so much for posting this. I know it took time but what a precious opportunity to share in this experience with you. Can’t wait to get a Christmas card (or New Year’s or Valentine’s) with all THREE of your kiddos on it!
Posted by Kay Bishop on November 22, 2011 at 8:32 am
Praise God! Our family is praying for you.
(We loved Pizza Hut in China. Come on, you don’t like squid pizza?)
Posted by Kathy Bley on November 22, 2011 at 8:49 am
Thanks for sharing this with us. What a precious time for the Platt family and the Brook Hills family as well. Praying for all of you!
Posted by David and LeighAnn Pruiksma on November 22, 2011 at 9:00 am
How exciting!!! Our daughter is from the very same orphanage!!! We are hoping to pick her up and a sister for her Lord willing in the Spring. What a blessing!!
Posted by Laure on November 22, 2011 at 9:47 am
Singing
Just singing …
Posted by Tracy Fleming Moore on November 22, 2011 at 12:27 pm
Love, love, love it! Congratulations on the sweet new edition to your family. May the Lord bless you and keep you!
Posted by Butch Henderson on November 22, 2011 at 1:18 pm
Congratulations David and Heather! Your Birmingham Baptist Association Family is praying for your safe return with Mara Ruth!!! God is So Good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by donna on November 22, 2011 at 2:03 pm
Happy for your family. She’s beautiful!