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December 23, 2008 @ 9:34 AM
Hi! I googled my name and found your page.. How exciting! Nice name by the way.. I thought I was the only one.. I get called Marni for short, which i like because no one seems to be able to pronounce it.. :) But I do like my name very much and I hope
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Australia
November 27, 2008 @ 1:13 AM
I liked your site.
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USA
July 4, 2008 @ 1:44 AM
Your little Marnina is just precious!!! She and my Mia are only a couple months apart and we were in China in May 2007-- so similar babies and similar timelines. Marnina has the most adorable smile and is just precious!!! Congrats on your 1 year GOTCHA an
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Southern California
July 3, 2008 @ 10:09 PM
My little sister was adopted from Kunming in '97 and now I can't imagine my life without her. As annoying as she can be, I love her to death. So I wish you the best in everything! Marnina sounds like a beautiful baby girl! Happy Belated Gotcha Day!!
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Cincinnati, Ohio
July 2, 2008 @ 8:16 PM
Congradulations.
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Muscatine, IOWA
July 2, 2008 @ 1:15 PM
Love the video! You are three lucky people!
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July 2, 2008 @ 12:20 PM
I watched the Gotcha Anniversary video, it was so touching and sweet!
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Kun Yang
May 1, 2008 @ 2:14 PM
I enjoy looking at all photos and watching the videos of Marnina growing..she is so sweet..you two have done a wonderful job and Marnina you have two wonderful parents.. God Bless
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Durham, NC
January 22, 2008 @ 9:31 AM
Mr Clarkson looks like he has made himself right at home! Thank you so much for posting the pictures. Please keep in touch :)
Lisa
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October 31, 2007 @ 9:28 PM
Looked at your journal again... love the videos and pics! She is growing so fast!
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Raleigh
September 24, 2007 @ 9:58 AM
It looks like Marnina is doing great! Our Yunnan girls are growing fast and getting VERY mobile! How blessed we all are! I look forward to seeing more cute pictures of Marnina.
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August 15, 2007 @ 8:21 AM
The pictures are great! What a beautiful family! Are you sure we can can't get her to switch to being a Chargers Fan? LOL...
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Raleigh
August 7, 2007 @ 7:49 PM
What a beautiful site... all the love and joy you have for your sweet daughter shines throughout.
My DH Brian and I are waiting for our first child and have a LID of 02/10/07. It's so wonderful to be able to follow your journey.
Marnina is amazi
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Sussex, WI
August 3, 2007 @ 4:49 PM
CONGRATULATIONS.......GRETCHEN AND MATT...YOU VE GOT THE GREATEST GIFT OF GOD.......MARNINA...THE CAUSE OF YOUR HAPPINESS...SHE Z BEAUTIFUL AND WONDERFUL...GOD BLESS U ALL ALWAYS.
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Houston,Texas
July 23, 2007 @ 9:33 AM
Great to have you back; and much luck with your new life...all three of you.
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Cary, NC
July 22, 2007 @ 6:20 PM
This is such a precious story. Her name and her personality will certainly bring joy into anyone's life. She is a God-given blessing to two of God's earthly warriors in His name. God bless the three of you as you join together as a Dad, Mom and child.
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Garner, NC
July 17, 2007 @ 11:22 AM
Congratulations! Marnina is beautiful and looks so happy with her Ma Ma and Ba Ba! We'll have to make a play date for her and Mason so they can get to know each other.
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Willow Springs
July 13, 2007 @ 7:37 PM
Congratulations! We can't wait to meet Marnina. Give us a call and we'll get together sometime soon!
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Raleigh, NC
July 13, 2007 @ 4:23 PM
Our heartfelt congratulations!
She's beautiful!
Love, Sheree
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sheree
July 12, 2007 @ 11:09 PM
I am so happy for you guys! I wanted to come to the airport but we have a stomach bug that you dont want! I will see you Sunday if you are at church and I want to hold that baby! She is so cute!
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Raleigh
July 12, 2007 @ 8:42 PM
Beautiful. I hope you don't mind, I'm sending your link to my daughter in Michigan (Jaime & Rob Byrd) I know they will enjoy. They are expecting their first end of October 2007.
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Garner, NC
July 12, 2007 @ 6:58 PM
Congratulations!!!! I don't know that I've ever seen a baby that looked so happy and content on Gotcha Day! May God give you years of joy as a family!
Karmen
www.babybernacchi.com
LID 9/11/06 for Ella
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Wisconsin
July 11, 2007 @ 2:01 AM
Hi and Congrats! Marnina is so cute. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. It helps share in your joy during this never ending wait. Beth And, please share the name and address of the freshwater pearl store.
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Venice, CA
July 10, 2007 @ 7:35 PM
Congratulations on your adorable little china doll. She is just precious and I couldn't help but tear up as I read through your trip to pick her up. God has truly blessed you and he will always be there when you need him to take care of her. Love Wanda
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Raleigh
July 9, 2007 @ 12:47 PM
Just got a chance to look at your pics!! God is so good! She looks at home and at ease with you. Can't wait to come see you when you get home. Congrats to you all !! God Bless, we'll see you soon.
Cindy, Megan and Shannon McMillan
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July 9, 2007 @ 11:05 AM
Hi Guys,
Marnina is beautiful and you both look sooo happy. We are so excited and happy for you. Marnina is already so loved and it looks like she knows it - can't wait to meet her. Have a safe trip home. God Bless
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Clayton, NC - USA
July 8, 2007 @ 11:41 PM
Hey guys-
We just got a chance to look at your pictures and we rejoice with you! God is so very good. It brings back very fond memories for us. Your daughter is beautiful. Congratulations Mom and Dad! God bless you - David, Lisa, and kids
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North Charleston, SC
July 8, 2007 @ 6:15 PM
Looking forward to seeing my graet neice
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Dubuque, IA
July 8, 2007 @ 4:29 AM
Just had to pop over from the Bethany boards and take a look at your web site. Congratulations on receiving Marnina and so happy to hear that she is bonding well . I love reading about your time in China. Brings back a lot of memories. Thanks for sharing.
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Wisconsin
July 4, 2007 @ 12:00 PM
I am so happy for both of you. I know how long you have wanted to have a child. She is so CUTE!!! The three of you lok just like a family already. I can't wait to meet her in person.
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Walbridge, OH
July 4, 2007 @ 11:49 AM
Wonderful Forever Family Day Pictures!
Beautiful, Beautiful Family!!! Could your smiles get any bigger!!?:)
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Holly M.
July 3, 2007 @ 4:29 PM
Congratulations to you both! I was so happy to finally see the picture with your beautiful daughter in your arms!
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St. Paul
July 3, 2007 @ 2:54 PM
congrats she is so cute and looks very happy . COn not wate to see her . Take care ,
Kathy Pope
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Willow springs, N.C.
July 2, 2007 @ 7:22 PM
WOOHOO!!! Now that's what I'm talking about...seeing Marnina in both your arms is awesome! Marnina looks as happy as her Mommy and Daddy! We're so excited for you three!
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Clayton, NC
July 2, 2007 @ 5:14 PM
Your daughter is beautiful! I don't know who looks happier,Mom and Dad or Marnina. You make a beautiful family. Praise God,your long wiat is over. God bless you all.
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July 2, 2007 @ 3:25 PM
Gretchen & Matt,
Congratulations!!
I am really happy for you guys.
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Srikanth Raleigh
July 2, 2007 @ 11:19 AM
Hey guys! We've been looking at your "Gotcha Day" photo & definately agree that we've NEVER seen the two of you look happier!! Marnina is BEAUTIFUL & we all think she looks a like y'all! Ain't God good!! Love you guys!
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Bryan, Jennifer, & Izzy Sanders Mobile, AL
July 2, 2007 @ 10:16 AM
CONGRATULATIONS, I JUST LOOKED AT YOUR WEB-SITE. SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL, WHAT A LUCKY LITTLE GIRL TO HAVE YOU FOR DAD AND MOM. MAY GOD JUST FILL YOUR LIVES TOGETHER WITH ALL HIS WONDERFUL BLESSINGS.
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GARNER
July 2, 2007 @ 8:28 AM
Congratulations!! What a beautiful, happy little girl. May God bless each of you.
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Ruskin, FL
May 25, 2007 @ 7:39 PM
Just a few more weeks until you parents meet your new daughter. Its been a long wait, but this particular girl will be worth it all. Stay strong. aunt cheryl
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Dubuque, Iowa
May 23, 2007 @ 6:35 PM
hello. I was doing a search for the Kunming childrens welfare institute and came across your webpage. We just got matched with our son who is about the same age as your daughter. He's a waiting child. our dossier is not done so we probably won't travel
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oregon
May 16, 2007 @ 6:37 AM
Congratulations! Marnian is a gift from God. I'm confident you will be great at parenthood - training up a child in the way that they should go.
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Raleigh, NC
May 15, 2007 @ 11:57 PM
Congratulations, and prayers for safe and happy travels. Blessings, Leslie
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Lindsborg KS
May 14, 2007 @ 8:55 AM
Greetings! I came across your blog, and my husband and I are adopting a daughter from the same orphanage as Marnina! Thanks for posting the info about the finding ad. I'd love to be in touch if you are interested so we can swap info. :)
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Shanghai, CHINA
May 6, 2007 @ 6:44 PM
Congratulations! Marnina is a cutie! My husband and I just got our referral a few days ago from the same orhpanage, so maybe our kids are sleeping near each other as we speak...a beautiful thought.
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May 4, 2007 @ 12:09 PM
My daughter and son-in-law just got their referral for their baby girl in Yunnan Provence. They had requested twins too. However, we are all so thrilled with our little one and know she was handpicked by God.
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PoPo
April 29, 2007 @ 4:32 AM
Hi,
Little Marnina is a sweetheart!
We are also going to Kunming for our daughter born June 1 2006. We are going to be in Kunming on May 14. Canīt wait!
All the best from Denmark.
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Lotte Denmark
April 27, 2007 @ 5:55 PM
I think that is so neat that they can find her newspaper clip. WOW. I know you are having a blast with the preparations and congrats on the minivan! I miss mine at times. :P Love you guys! I am excited to hear all this new news! keep it coming!
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Raleigh
April 24, 2007 @ 9:21 AM
Congratulations to you guys! You have waited a long time for this.
Miss Marnina and Cousin Hannah will be T-R-O-U-B-L-E for us to handle in a couple of years. Cool Aunt Erin will just have to drag them to the beach. :)
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Knightdale, NC
April 19, 2007 @ 1:59 PM
Marina is a doll, best wishes on your new journey. My DH is from
Iowa too.
www.ost.redthreadkids.org
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April 18, 2007 @ 4:12 PM
Congratulations!! Marnina is adorable, your journey is almost complete. We will pray for safe travel. We are all so excited for you and can't wait to see her. Joy and Blessings to your family.
Let us know if we can help in any way.
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Garner, NC
April 18, 2007 @ 11:24 AM
When I opened the envelope with Marnina's picture I got cold chills. She will indeed bring unconditional joy to your lives. Our thoughts and prayers travel with you through all the years to come. Janet & Barry
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Raleigh, NC
April 18, 2007 @ 12:02 AM
Your blessing, Marnina, is absolutely gorgeous. I know you are walking on the clouds. Congratulations! We've exchanged e mails a couple of times, and I thought we might travel around the same time. But we didn't make the cut off date. We are LID 10/28/05.
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Raleigh, NC
April 17, 2007 @ 8:30 AM
Matt and Gretchen,
Congrats on your referral! Marnina is just adorable. I wish your new family all the love and happiness you deserve. Darcy and I can't wait for our turn so we can all get together for play dates. Good Luck and see you soon.
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Clayton,NC
April 16, 2007 @ 7:28 AM
This is a wonderful thing you and Matt are doing. Marnina will have loving parents and an opportunity grow up in an environment that will benefit her in the future. Thank you for sharing your jouney. Please stay in touch.
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April 15, 2007 @ 8:52 PM
Congratulations to both of you. I'm anxious to see the pictures.
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Cary
April 15, 2007 @ 7:31 PM
We are overwhelmed with joy for you guys! Marnina is adorable! Can't wait to see her in your arms!!!
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Clayton, NC
April 15, 2007 @ 5:05 PM
Marnina is beautiful, and what lovely eyes! Her birthday is one day after mine too. Congratulations again!
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Yvonne Meader
April 11, 2007 @ 8:42 AM
Congratulations! Marnina is so fortunate to have the opportunity to have two wonderful parents.
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NCSU
April 10, 2007 @ 9:51 PM
Gretchen - we are so happy for you and can't wait to hear details!
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Eleanor Hasse
April 10, 2007 @ 6:59 AM
Matt and Gretchen,
Congratualtions on your referral. We got our referral from Yunnan province at the Kunming CWI last month. The whole experince is completely surreal. I thought you might like to know that there's a Yunnan Yahoo group http://groups.ya
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Karlstad, MN
April 9, 2007 @ 8:22 PM
Love your website!!! We are so excited for you guys and are praying fervently as you continue to wait. Hopefully not much longer though. We love you guys!!
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Willow Springs, NC
April 9, 2007 @ 8:18 PM
Can't wait to hold you
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Iowa
April 9, 2007 @ 5:29 PM
To OUR GOD be ALL THE GLORY FOR THE MARVELLOUS THINGS HE IS DOING IN YOUR LIFE AND MARNINA'S.
GOD BLESS YOU.
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Salisbury Md 21804
April 7, 2007 @ 8:56 PM
I love your site! We are LID 11/22/05. I was looking at others sites--trying to keep myself occupied in this crazy wait. We have the same baby bedding--we used the green for the walls, but the purple looks great! If you would like to visit our site it
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Dallas, Tx
April 3, 2007 @ 9:59 PM
Will check back on Easter. Hoping to hear great news!
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Chad
March 29, 2007 @ 4:13 PM
We prayer that you will receive your referral soon and will be bringing Marnina home.
Wishing you many ladybug sightings !!!
God Bless
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Clayton, NC
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