Over two years ago at an informational meeting about Chinese adoption, Paul and I met two couples that had adopted from China. Little did we know at the time that these families would become very near and dear to our hearts. Throughout the wait for Avery, Paul and I would both have moments of questioning if our dreams of a daughter would ever come to fruition. At the hardest times one of us would look at the other and say "I need a kid fix". It was at these times that we would get together with our friends Erin and Kelley (along with others) and soak up all these darling little girls would share. From adventures in bounce houses, to family vacations to water parks, to just spending evenings together these little girls kept our hopes and dreams alive. All 3 of them have showered us with hugs, given us priceless smiles, and even now ask us "when is Avery coming home?"
So for Emily, Mollianne, and Mia....thank you!! Thank you for reminding us what a wonderful prize is at the end of this journey!!!
For Kelley & Chuck and Erin & Bob....thank you!! Thank you for sharing your daughters with us!!!
Now come on Travel Approval so we can get our girl home!!!!
5 comments:
What a wonderful story your adoption experience is!
I find it really inspiring
Congratulations for your parenthood. I felt really moved reading your blog.
I wish you all the best!
You seem very caring and loving.You deserve happiness in return!
Love, from Emilie (France)
It is our honor to share our daughter with you. She loves her Auntie Robyn and Uncle Paul so much. You will never know how she just adores you both. And she is so excited about Avery - but she does still want to know if you will pick up Meisey while you are there. :-)
Avery is now going to be our little reminder that this China adoption journey does end. Isn't it neat how things come full circle?
We love you - all three of you!
BE&M
Need I remind you that K-man was more than willing to share the love with his Auntie & Uncle and has many fond memories of Camp "K" and sleeping on the bounty that is your chest!
Also, he didn't reflux on just anyone and Paul needs to remember that!
Love your non-China nephew's Mother
Xu Zhou SWI !!!
Hi, Congratulations again! Had left a message earlier, but know it was too soon with the excitement of your referral.
Have enjoyed your blog, and I think our daughters are in the same SWI at XuZhou.
I would love to chat though I know you all are so busy and excited.
Hope you can squeeze a reply into your "to-do" list.
trena
This post brought a tear to my eye (shocking, I know!) and a smile to my face. I know that my girls are growing up with wonderful memories of time spent with Ms. Robyn and Mr. Paul. They both adore you just as much as you adore them! And, they are looking forward to welcoming Avery as their China sista!
Love you!
K.
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