Teddi's Surgery . . . Journey of a Smile

As we await Teddi's palate surgery on Tuesday morning, I thought I would share a few pictures of her smiling journey thus far. We are beyond blessed to have received many, many pictures from Teddi's Zhuhai caregivers of the first three years of her life. What a treasure.


This first one was taken shortly before the surgery to repair her lip. She was almost six months old. My precious baby girl . . . oh how I wish I had known her then . . . but it wasn't our time yet . . .



About a month post-op, nearing seven months old. Amazing. Thank you Lord for your healing touch on my baby girl even as you were helping us find our way to her.

I just love this picture of my little bird . . . waiting to be found . . .

Our little smiling Xiao Xiao, nearing three I believe, as we are working our way to China! Say cheese!

A peek at what we are going to fix on Tuesday morning . . . if you don't want to see an open palate, don't look . . .

Please pray that Teddi's surgery will go smoothly, and that this gap will be no more! Pray for a quick recovery, and that we can keep this little eating machine happy on her soon to be very restricted soft diet.
Pray for this mama's heart that I will have peace, as I turn my baby girl over into other's capable hands. I know that God is her protector, and that He will be her comforter as well.

Oh how I love this girl!


I would ask you to pray for another little China girl as well, many of my blogger friends already know Susannah and her story, but for those of you who don't. . .


Susannah is almost three and just arrived home from China last week. Gotcha day for Susannah took place in a hospital room, where her parent's arrived to find their daughter desperately ill. Prayers began to circle the globe for this little one and God strengthened Susannah's heart, and moved mountains to expedite her journey home. Susannah will undergo a 10-12 hour open heart surgery on Tuesday. Please pray that God will continue to work His mighty miracles in this tiny girl! You can follow Susannah's story here.


Thank you for your prayers.


Blessings from my nest~

Tina