tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post6474583441451768110..comments2023-10-19T05:45:24.772-04:00Comments on Brand New Day: The rest of the trip and now home!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-30527765780811566392008-09-12T19:02:00.000-04:002008-09-12T19:02:00.000-04:00Your smile is brilliant. As in really really prett...Your smile is brilliant. As in really really pretty AND as in a brilliant ploy to make her feel and see that it's all gonna be okay. You have amazing strength and it is obviously paying off in comforting such a beautiful girl. I hope to meet you all tomorrow afternoon in Cambridge.QBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12958202392390845488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-830493580171363342008-09-10T13:01:00.000-04:002008-09-10T13:01:00.000-04:00Awww, what a greatt family! You are all so cute! S...Awww, what a greatt family! You are all so cute! She is tiny; Zufan is already into all 2Ts, and fills them out! Give Nick an extra hug from me. What a sweetie.Waiting for Zufan!https://www.blogger.com/profile/00251869333168942963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-83874489202199606662008-09-09T12:41:00.000-04:002008-09-09T12:41:00.000-04:00Praise God! I've been praying for you and your ad...Praise God! I've been praying for you and your adjustment daily. This post warms my heart. Tessa is BEAUTIFUL and I wish you lived closer. Praying for sweet Nick.Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984946345145279521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-82749649157577488162008-09-09T11:27:00.000-04:002008-09-09T11:27:00.000-04:00It is refreshing to know that even if the trip to ...It is refreshing to know that even if the trip to ET is very, very difficult that things can take a huge turn for the better. What a lovely family. I want to squeeze her too! She is sooooo cute. Love the video. Her accent is adorable.Eastiopianshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13080708384309438314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-47915239822943674272008-09-08T15:10:00.000-04:002008-09-08T15:10:00.000-04:00What a trip! How wonderful to be home! Your litt...What a trip! How wonderful to be home! Your little girl sounds so precious. I am so enjoying learning about my kids' personalities and seeing them grow and learn. You are both doing an amazing job! Thank you so much for sharing.<BR/><BR/>With Love,<BR/>PenelopeCarpentershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00642741934031137530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-30481346910158239782008-09-08T10:02:00.000-04:002008-09-08T10:02:00.000-04:00I just found your blog!! She is adorable - watch ...I just found your blog!! She is adorable - watch out supermodels...there is a new girl in town:)!!<BR/><BR/>MindyTrendy Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14602956758011079365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-41475622090960900212008-09-06T23:02:00.000-04:002008-09-06T23:02:00.000-04:00Not sure that I could love her anymore! She is abs...Not sure that I could love her anymore! She is absolutely yummy. Can you even believe this Lor, we are both home with our kids. Unbelievable!!<BR/><BR/>Love you! :)emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16167513814805350359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-26889082720999846972008-09-06T20:52:00.000-04:002008-09-06T20:52:00.000-04:00I love all the pictures. She is truly beautiful! ...I love all the pictures. She is truly beautiful! And no worries about your son. My Seamus had a VERY hard time with Marlie's addition to the family and was a huge pain... but now they are totally best friends.I Love Purple More Than Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01775490055724447691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-34973365010868227132008-09-05T22:40:00.000-04:002008-09-05T22:40:00.000-04:00Lori, We just returned this week with our little o...Lori, We just returned this week with our little ones.I have lots of questions for you. Your little girl is a doll. I hope That handsome son of yours is doing well! He has the best grin!<BR/>What are you using on her hair?LISAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252364780169253183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-89033938319207085362008-09-05T22:05:00.000-04:002008-09-05T22:05:00.000-04:00You have two adorable children!You have two adorable children!Leah Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12388696431266249588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-70266973344358746902008-09-05T20:59:00.000-04:002008-09-05T20:59:00.000-04:00You guys do seem to be doing such an amazing job! ...You guys do seem to be doing such an amazing job! She is a DOLL! I can't believe how tiny she is too... she is smaller than Silas T! Love the photos, I laughed out loud at the picture of you offering her bracelets..<BR/>"Can I buy your love?" You are funny.<BR/><BR/>Beautiful kids you have!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13210779824335611836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-14880086485067529942008-09-05T18:47:00.000-04:002008-09-05T18:47:00.000-04:00I have been following you blog lately as I found i...I have been following you blog lately as I found it through another blog.<BR/>We are still praying about adoption but are very close to taking the next step. We would like to adopt a toddler boy. <BR/>I love how real you have been and it encourages me that even if it is rough at first, bonding and joy can happen.<BR/>Thanks for being willing to share!<BR/>gladheimfamily.blogspot.com<BR/>ChristyChristy.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14939654782136800276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-52828207261670860072008-09-05T17:06:00.000-04:002008-09-05T17:06:00.000-04:00What an amazing journey your family has been on! ...What an amazing journey your family has been on! Your daughter is a beauty... you sound clearly head over heels ... so glad for you :)Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01800995892415893734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-2786114162562983362008-09-05T13:52:00.000-04:002008-09-05T13:52:00.000-04:00I forget if I have commented before or not...but h...I forget if I have commented before or not...but have been reading for a while! Enjoyed hearing about your journey- thanks for sharing!Hollihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17769334647328805623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-20140243691820220922008-09-05T13:11:00.000-04:002008-09-05T13:11:00.000-04:00Oh! It is so magical to see her sweet smile! It ...Oh! It is so magical to see her sweet smile! It is beautiful and lights up her whole face! Makes me so happy for her and for you!!Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09371050778429168983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-47035951713647763162008-09-05T11:12:00.000-04:002008-09-05T11:12:00.000-04:00oh, and i forgot to say... more videos!! they are ...oh, and i forgot to say... more videos!! they are great and you're right-her accent is too cute!Single PAPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11552109851910200944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-3054839994943487212008-09-05T11:10:00.000-04:002008-09-05T11:10:00.000-04:00gosh, i love your blog. you are so honest and so f...gosh, i love your blog. you are so honest and so funny and you keep me from being able to decide between baby and toddler adoption! gosh, she's just so adorable. glad your adjustment is going well.Single PAPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11552109851910200944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-32906530892299465542008-09-05T00:19:00.000-04:002008-09-05T00:19:00.000-04:00What a BEAUTY! She is really lovely. I'm sad that ...What a BEAUTY! She is really lovely. I'm sad that she is having a hard time at night. :( It's probably all part of the grief process, poor little thing. It was great hearing more of your story and seeing more photos. You guys seem to be doing such a great job!Blog Shmoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17065205060254177237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-58568259242956723172008-09-05T00:08:00.000-04:002008-09-05T00:08:00.000-04:00Beautiful post! Made me cry for so many different ...Beautiful post! Made me cry for so many different reasons. You and your family are just magic and I adore each of you! <BR/>Much love, <BR/>DanniDanni and Tommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16913598658012982425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-18295782928010210832008-09-04T20:54:00.000-04:002008-09-04T20:54:00.000-04:00What a great family. I loved reading the "things ...What a great family. I loved reading the "things I've learned about her" section. beautiful.jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430898057455957864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-26134335288374838832008-09-04T20:28:00.000-04:002008-09-04T20:28:00.000-04:00It is so amazing to see the transformation from th...It is so amazing to see the transformation from the day you became a family to now. Tessa is so happy and so beautiful!! I have loved following your journey and can't wait to watch her grow even more!Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13797937373980987124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-65008655690298292432008-09-04T20:25:00.000-04:002008-09-04T20:25:00.000-04:00I'm so pleased that she is adjusting. It must be a...I'm so pleased that she is adjusting. It must be a lot for a little girl to have to go through changing all her environments. She is so gorgeous! Great little video!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05678154284664112306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-53355161618911363792008-09-04T19:46:00.000-04:002008-09-04T19:46:00.000-04:00I am glad things are better... Thank you for shari...I am glad things are better... Thank you for sharing your journey in such an honest way! <BR/><BR/>Tessa is beautiful, I love all the pictures!meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03519990719123861457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-54793315878404711372008-09-04T17:56:00.000-04:002008-09-04T17:56:00.000-04:00I love how candid you are about your whole experie...I love how candid you are about your whole experience! The captions of the pictures crack me up (buying her love with bracelets!). Her face is so sweet. The picture of her in the bathtub is pretty precious. I'm so glad that you get to be her mommy!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17479635873494501024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-34205524291296560692008-09-04T17:45:00.000-04:002008-09-04T17:45:00.000-04:00The pictures are so amazing. I love the transition...The pictures are so amazing. I love the transition from ET to home life through the pics. <BR/><BR/>Birhanu loved the video clip. He's crawling on me right now saying, "Good-Bye". Which means, mom, play that damm video of T again or all sock you in the face. Just kidding. We would love more video!!!Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377328530173197335noreply@blogger.com