Friday, August 6, 2010

Home, Sweet Home

At 2:00am this morning, after 32 straight hours of travel, Julianna arrived at her new headquarters in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, with her adoring campaign staff. She has spent the day doing what any candidate would do after such an exhausting trek - eating, sleeping, occasionally fussing, and watching "Baby Einstein" videos.

Since we were unfortunately not able to update the blog while we were in China, we have posted a few summary pictures below. We hope to fill in the rest of the adventures soon.

Thanks again to all who contributed to Julianna's homecoming campaign. We are especially grateful to the Vineyard Church of Wellsboro, which not only managed the donations, but also gave generously as a church body. If you would like to contribute to the Vineyard Church Adoption Fund and help give orphaned children loving families, see column at right.

July 26, 2010 - Gotcha Day for Julianna. Our first moment together in Nanchang, China.

Julianna makes an important call to one of her campaign supporters.

Our travel companions. These are the wonderful families in our Living Hope Adoption Group who adopted with us.

Dad and Julianna pass the time while waiting for her Physical Examination.

Julianna poses with members of the campaign staff for a photographer in Guangzhou, China. The image illustrates some of her key platform issues: the use of pink head coverings (i.e. umbrellas and hats) to block harmful sun rays and convey a sense of style, safe construction zones, and the benefits of bicycle riding.

Julianna and Mom share a few chuckles in the hotel room.

Dad and Julianna getting ready to board a bus. A natural born comedian, Julianna has just told dad a good joke and can't help but laugh at her own adorable cleverness.

At the last official campaign stop in China - the Consulate General of the United States of America, in Guangzhou.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Election Tuesday

If you haven't already sent in your absentee ballot*, make sure to get to the polls** and Vogt for Julianna*** today! With just 1 day before the Vogts leave for China, we are $4,370 from our campaign fund raising goal. Thanks to all who have Vogted!

*"absentee ballot" = "tax-deductible donation"
**"get to the polls" = "click the Google Checkout donate button on the right"
***"Vogt for Julianna" = "donate to the homecoming campaign"

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Fundraising Update

Thanks so much to those who have contributed to Julianna's homecoming campaign so far!
The total cost of the adoption is about $25,000. As of today, the Vogts have $18,800. Just 4 days and $6,200 to go!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Donate to Julianna's Homecoming Campaign Today!

The Vogts will be leaving for China to bring Julianna home on July 21st. Excitement is growing as the entire campaign staff (see photo in right column) prepares for the 16-day trip.

The total cost of the adoption is about $25,000. As of today, the Vogts have $16,000. Just 1 week and $9,000 to go!

There are two ways to make a tax-deductible donation:

1) By CREDIT/DEBIT CARD. Enter amount and click "Donate" button in right column.
2) By CHECK. Please make checks payable to "Vineyard Church of Wellsboro" with "Vogt for Julianna" in the memo line and mail to:

Vineyard Church of Wellsboro
605 Dean Hill Road
Wellsboro, PA 16901

If you're giving by check, please send an email to ericka@wellsborovineyard.org with the amount of your gift and when you put the check in the mail. This will give us a way to track how much is still needed.

Thank you!

Any funds collected over the amount needed for the Vogt family adoption will be donated to Show Hope, a ministry set up by Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth to help families with the tremendous cost of adopting, or will be used by the Vineyard Church of Wellsboro to promote, encourage, and facilitate adoption by Christian families.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Travel Dates Set

The Vogts will be leaving for China to bring Julianna home on July 21st and returning to the United States on August 5th.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Julianna Update

We just received an update from Living Hope with some new pictures of Julianna. She is in foster care right now, which is great news. Please remember to pray for her and that we can get to her soon to bring her home.

HEIGHT: 76 cm
WEIGHT: 21.6 lb
HEAD: 44.5 cm
CHEST: 44.4 cm
FEET: 14 cm


"God sets the lonely in families, He leads forth the prisoners with singing!"
-Psalm 68:6

Monday, June 7, 2010

Julianna's Homecoming Campaign Announcement


12:15 PM
Hello Family and Friends. Today, at 12:15 pm, we got the call from Living Hope Adoption Agency that our referral had arrived. The Lord makes everything beautiful in His perfect time. And she certainly is beautiful. Julianna will be home soon... wrapped up in our arms of love.

12:30 PM
After spending time in prayer thanking the Lord for his incredible love and faithfulness, Johanna called Regis in Washington, DC, to let him know that their baby sister will be home soon.

CHINESE NAME: Cen Si Bei
NEW NAME: Julianna Elizabeth Vogt
DOB: 5/11/2009
FROM: Social Welfare Institute of Hengfeng County, Jiangxi Province
HEIGHT (as of April 30, 2010): 71.3 cm
WEIGHT (as of April 30, 2010): 7.8 kg