Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Oh - where to begin? Memories for a lifetime.


She is now in our arms forever....

From her Grandma Gitelson....

The first time ever I saw your face…

The first time ever I saw your face

I knew you were sent from a far off place.

To take me home and keep me safe

To shower me with love and grace.


I understand all the wonderful prayers that were made for me

And they really worked …

because I got the best Mommy and Daddy that could ever be!

God has given me a life and a family too

And I feel so special to be chosen by you.

God heard these prayers.

He had a plan.

The first time ever you saw my face

Dad’s eyes welled-up with tears of joy…

and mommy’s smile was so big it crossed the sky.

It really did just cross the sky!!!

God had a plan

I knew before

‘Cause prayers were sent.

Prayers of love and faith and trust

Rose from the heart and were answered from above.

God had a plan.

I woke, first morning, filled with joy

You came to get me…accepted me...care for me

…And I was free!

God had a plan which was meant to be…

I am special…chosen among all the children of the world

to be your one and only little girl.


We just got back from our two and a half week - 20,000 mile journey. I will be uploading new material from the trip for months to come. Her grandparents Sey and Sherry have been smothering her with love. Grandma Christine, Auntie Tina and Susan, and Uncle David will be visiting next week. Gina and I got sick, and I got injured down the stretch .... but the good news is, Goldie is healthy and happy and finally home. .... and the puppies could not be happier.


The People's Park Nanchang



Inside the Tengway Pavillion

The Pearl River near the White Swan Hotel - Guanghzou

The first bottle

GOTCHA!

Saturday, September 8, 2007

The day before 'Gotcha Day'.


Shortly after the above pictures were taken ... we got our travel clearance.

We are sitting in our Hong Kong hotel room knowing we are less than 18 hours away from our lives changing forever.

We were fortunate to avoid any ill effects from the typhoon in Japan where we stayed two nights, and are settled in our hotel room in Hong Kong.

Gina and I will get little sleep.