During our long month of being gone, we have often reflected on how many people it took to get us to this point. We finally have Anna in our arms, and so many of you have helped to get her here. Of course we could never thank everyone enough, but we at least wanted to attempt a shout out for all those who have supported us on this journey:
Our boys: You have been so brave while mommy and daddy are gone to bring home Anna, we are so proud of you and miss you deeply. You will be the best big brothers ever!
Our moms Linda and Donna: For taking such wonderful care of our boys while we have been gone. Words fail us to describe how much we love and appreciate you.
Our dads Steve and Ed: Thanks for giving up your wives for 2 weeks as they watched the boys for us and for your love and support.
Our AWAA (adoption agency) family: Thanks for all the support and prayers, you have been invaluable in all the information you have provided.
Kristen (agency coordinator): Thanks for patience with me as I called to ask you questions you have probably heard 100 times. Thanks for allowing me to cry to you on the days the wait seemed unbareable.
All our aunts, uncles, cousins: Thanks for your excitement to welcome Anna into the family.
Mike, Christy, Collin, Joshua and Megan: You have been so encouraging from the moment we told you we were adopting 2 years ago. Thanks for not letting the physical distance between us affect your excitement. Collin, Joshua, Megan your precious prayers said for your cousin Anna mean so much to us.
Scott and Shawna: You are both wonderful encouragers to us, thank you for your prayers, words, and excitement for Anna to be in our family!
Chad and Cammie: Chad, only a true friend is willing to do an airport run at 4am! Cammie, thanks for your friendship to our moms while they were in town, extra playdates for Bradey, and all the other "little" things you have done.
Keith and Shelley: Our fellow adoptive family friends, we have loved sharing and experiencing our journeys together with you. Thanks for sharing your story with us, listening to us share ours, and for mowing our lawn!
Troy and Shea: Thanks for all the adorable girl clothes!
Jeremy and Danielle: Thanks for the plane ticket!
Everyone who donated money for the orphanage needs: This was one of the highlights of our trip, to see how excited the director was to receive this donation!
Everyone who posted on our blog while we were gone, each note was a little gift from home and we appreciated every one.
2 comments:
I've been checking each day for new posts! I am imagining you there, and how much more difficult it probably is now having Anna, to post as often. But I'm taking in every post, looking forward to the day we are there!
How neat it is that God brought us together as adoption buddies. Honestly, the way things went down - if someone had ever told me in advance how things would work out... I may not have "decided" to get in touch with you. =) I say decided because I think God knew all along... "well this is gonna be an issue for a little while but I'm planning for these two to connect and become friends through this amazing adventure". Jealousy over a referral sure can plant a wedge. But hindsight is 20/20 and I am so excited you have your Anna and we have our little girl. And I am very happy we've connected, how wonderful it has been sharing this journey with you.
Praying you home along with so many others, Kara
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Hugs -- and hurry home! What a great way to use your blog -- thanks for the shout! (We'll mow on Friday, so it should be a while before Ryan has to do it again.) Love and miss you.
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