Our little town got a couple of new things this week. Chic-fil-A opened, which meant hundreds of people camping out the night before it opened, hoping to be among the first 100 guests in the door. In case you haven’t heard, the first 100 people through the doors got rewarded with free grub for a year. I don’t know if that’s actually true, but that’s the word on the street. And by the line outside the building, I’m thinking there’s something to that rumor. Any way you slice it, our town just got a little better.
In other news, the Sublett family grew this week, too. It’s a long story, and I promise to fill you in on the details. But for now, let me simply introduce our new 13 year old daughter, Josie! She’s from Shanghai by way of North Carolina, and she’s fitting right in to Team Sublett. Here are a few pics from her first week with us.
She’s very different from Annabelle, to say the least. She’s loud and spunky, a little messy, and stomps through the house like an elephant! She laughs and pokes and plays and loves…she’s one of us. And her smile lights up her face! She’s making Annabelle re-learn Mandarin, and even teaching the others a few phrases along the way. She loved XStream Wednesday night, and can’t wait to start school.
We went to the courthouse today to get the judges’ signature to make us her official guardians while we file for adoption. This afternoon Kim got her enrolled in school. She’ll be in 7th grade, just like Lilly. We’re hoping that they can be in the same class, since that’s been such a good experience for Annabelle and Sadie. Her school doesn’t have an ESL teacher (not yet, anyway) so she may have to spend some time at the other middle school in town.
We are absolutely thrilled to have her as part of our family. I’ll share more of her story in the days to come. If you see us at Calvary Sunday, come say hello. And if you speak Mandarin and would like to join our team to help her transition, please let me know. We’re in awe of how God orchestrated this…
Chic-fil-A is good, no doubt about it. But I think we came out ahead on this on, don’t you?
9 Comments
Debbie Byrne · October 29, 2010 at 6:29 am
Awesome photos! Everyone looks so happy. Especially Josie. We’re so happy for you guys. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers.
And yes, I think I will agree with you. Even though I LOVE Chick-Fil-A, I do believe you guys came out on top. 🙂
Jo Ellen Weaverling · October 29, 2010 at 9:29 am
So neat to watch God grow your family!!!
Matt Geiger · October 29, 2010 at 10:00 am
I totally agree! It is great seeing the awesome gifts our Father gives us. We love you guys and are praying for you!
Jennifer · October 29, 2010 at 1:13 pm
Wow!! that is so awesome! Your family is growing by the minute…you all are truly a blessing and inspiration to all of us!
Lydia · October 29, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Awesome! That happened fast- we can’t wait to hear the God-story behind all that has unfolded and hopefully to get to meet her next summer!
Erin Bell · October 29, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Very cool, Sublett Family!! Can’t wait to hear your story!!
Laurie · October 29, 2010 at 8:51 pm
You definitely win!
Evangeline · October 29, 2010 at 11:11 pm
I LOVE AND MISS YOU GUYS 🙂
can’t wait to meet josie next time when i come and visit!
btw, tell Sadie i think her costume is awesome.
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