We started this journey many years ago, knowing that our daughter was waiting for us somewhere in China. That journey began in 2004, but after a setback healthwise, we had to pull out, thinking our hopes were dashed forever. Then in late 2005, with renewed purpose and strength we again began the process of our adoption. We were logged into China March 28th, 2006, and were matched with our Dear Daughter, October 13th, 2009. GOTCHA 12/14/09 Forever Ours 12/15/09

10/13/10 ONE YEAR AGO TODAY !!! My Life Was Reborn..........

It's hard to fathom that one year ago, this day...... our lives were eternally blessed.  Our wait, an excruciating wait, that lasted FOREVER............. suddenly melted away..... we learned that we had a daughter......  In an instant, all the pain and longing, all of the anticipation, desire, anger, the frenzy,  was completely swept away....... all I had to do was gaze into the eyes of a tiny stranger, ...... but strangely familiar.......





I stared and stared at this little face..... I can still stare at her face, and only now do I know a little bit about whats behins those eyes..... that smile, that expression......



Fast forward to present day................ wow......... the past year has been the most amazing journey, and my life has been so fulfilled, way beyond comprehension !

 Getting ready for Halloween 2010 ............ the Wicked Witch, doesn't stand a chance !