tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488912824832716450.post5051031873917939391..comments2023-09-21T07:45:14.438-04:00Comments on LIFE AFTER 18 SECONDS: GOTCHA DAY...THEN THERE WERE 3Proud Parents of Halainah Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446679960094984257noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488912824832716450.post-45579615663500765552009-01-04T21:50:00.000-05:002009-01-04T21:50:00.000-05:00Tears are streaming down my face as I type this. I...Tears are streaming down my face as I type this. I haven't been following your blog for long, but from the moment I found you all, I have kept each of you in my heart and prayers. I could not be happier that you now have your beautiful daughter and you will soon be bringing her home. God is so good. His timing is perfect.<BR/><BR/>Continued thoughts, prayers, and blessings to your new little family!Angie Vinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18262246465241540842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488912824832716450.post-33253219433307582302009-01-04T21:35:00.000-05:002009-01-04T21:35:00.000-05:00I am crying! When I went to logon and check on yo...I am crying! When I went to logon and check on you all this afternoon, our internet wasn't working and I was about to jump out of my skin, LOL! She is absolutely GORGEOUS, even sweeter than the previous pictures. She looks so happy and you both are glowing. I cannot express adequately in words the joy I feel for your new family. I know it has been a long and most difficult road, but God knew what He was doing and has blessed you richly. I'm sending you all a huge (((HUG))). CONGRATULATIONS!!! Enjoy every minute with your precious, precious little girl!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01111746288773370248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488912824832716450.post-12282154388012039522009-01-04T14:45:00.000-05:002009-01-04T14:45:00.000-05:00We are overwhelmed with joy! Halainah is such a be...<B>We are overwhelmed with joy! <BR/>Halainah is such a beautiful gift from God! </B><BR/><BR/>We've had to look at the pictures a few times over because they are hard to see through our tears of joy for you. It was meant to be that her heart was made whole now that you're with her! <BR/><BR/>All three of you look great with her, and she looks so happy to be with you! :) We are so excited for you and will be constantly watching this blog to get updates. We can't wait to meet her!! <BR/><BR/><B>Lots of love,<BR/>Uncle Russ, Aunt Doris, and Jamie</B>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488912824832716450.post-58068107640359632472009-01-04T14:32:00.000-05:002009-01-04T14:32:00.000-05:00Dear Deanna and Tony, Halainah is absolutely beau...Dear Deanna and Tony, <BR/><BR/>Halainah is absolutely beautiful! May God Bless your new family and enjoy EVERY single minute, they grow up SO fast!!!<BR/><BR/>NatalieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488912824832716450.post-71330642319842639792009-01-04T13:43:00.000-05:002009-01-04T13:43:00.000-05:00Wonderful, beautiful, nice? I couldn't find th...Wonderful, beautiful, nice? I couldn't find the right words to describe my feeling when I say the pictures. Best wishes from the Burger-family of Germany.<BR/><BR/>Michaela, Klaus, Florian & LukasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488912824832716450.post-10692394159288021402009-01-04T12:41:00.000-05:002009-01-04T12:41:00.000-05:00Dear little Halainah-What a blessing you are! not ...Dear little Halainah-<BR/>What a blessing you are! not only to your wonderful parents but to the rest of us! you have family awaiting you all over the united states and around the world! you are loved by so many. You look so happy to be around those who have loved you from the start and will continue to love you for the rest of your life. Your Grandma Linda is looking down at you and sending lots of huggs and kisses from heaven to you. We can't wait till you come home to everyone! I can't wait to see you! your Uncle and I can't wait till you get bigger to take you camping in colorado! <BR/>Aunt CrystalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488912824832716450.post-49474999724016834422009-01-04T12:14:00.000-05:002009-01-04T12:14:00.000-05:00She looks sooo happy. I am so glad that she has n...She looks sooo happy. I am so glad that she has not cried. That would have been hard. You are all so Happy!!!!! This is wonderful.<BR/>Can't wait to see more pictures.<BR/>The kids can't wait to meet her.<BR/><BR/>All our Love.<BR/>A. DebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488912824832716450.post-91839154429813166022009-01-04T11:44:00.000-05:002009-01-04T11:44:00.000-05:00Hey new little niece!!!!!!!!!!!! You are soooooooo...Hey new little niece!!!!!!!!!!!! You are sooooooooooo beautiful! Your aunt Chrissy and uncle Joe cannot wait to hold you and squeeze your little cheeks. We can't wait for all you guys to get home. Enjoy the rest of your trip with your wonderful addition ... and yes like all the others we read about gotcha day with tears in our eyes ... we are truely happy for the both of you. Miss you & love you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488912824832716450.post-18774031406899590452009-01-04T11:30:00.000-05:002009-01-04T11:30:00.000-05:00Congratulations! WOW! She is just beautiful! I ...Congratulations! WOW! She is just beautiful! I am so happy and excited for you both. The long wait is over and you are together with your forever family.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy...be happy...share love.<BR/><BR/>Much love<BR/><BR/>JoanJoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600122069723775826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488912824832716450.post-59594335432954695772009-01-04T11:10:00.000-05:002009-01-04T11:10:00.000-05:00She is so beautiful! We are so excited to finally...She is so beautiful! We are so excited to finally see you with your sweet girlie! You have just begun the most amazing journey of your life...parenthood. Congratulations!!! Take it all in! Lily and Grayson are jumping up and down with excitement over the pictures so keep them coming! Cant wait to see you guys once you are settled home. Give her a big hug from us! <BR/>Oh and who is your guide? <BR/>Tell Phoebe and Catherine we said hello once you get to Guangzhou! <BR/>Phoebe will remember us by Graysons head stitches being removed ... she took us there. <BR/>Well enjoy the rest of your trip and have a GREAT time.<BR/>Much love,<BR/>Christy Eric Lily Grayson and Marley XOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488912824832716450.post-67604823128027233982009-01-04T11:04:00.000-05:002009-01-04T11:04:00.000-05:00Deanna,Congratulations,!! I am so happy for your ...Deanna,<BR/><BR/>Congratulations,!! I am so happy for your guys, I know how hard you have worked for this and to see your dream finally come true is truly amazing. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!<BR/>-Rob O'ConnorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488912824832716450.post-65372605737420166382009-01-04T10:58:00.000-05:002009-01-04T10:58:00.000-05:00Congratulations!!!!! She is such a beautiful litt...Congratulations!!!!! She is such a beautiful little girl. You all look so happy. ENJOY!!!!<BR/><BR/>love<BR/>amyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14041990312059975204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488912824832716450.post-48416976924906205912009-01-04T10:57:00.000-05:002009-01-04T10:57:00.000-05:00Deanna & Tony...Uncle Mario and I cried tears ...Deanna & Tony...<BR/>Uncle Mario and I cried tears of joy as we read the latest news. We too have been checking all morning patiently awaiting the news... Uncle Mario said he knew all would be well... Aunt Linda your mother angel is watching! Halainah is so beautiful, she looks so happy and healthy! We can't wait to hold her and spoil her rotten! We love you all so much! Uncle Mario also said that Bobbie looks good with a baby in his arms... the three of you look great together, so happy that this has finally come true!<BR/>We love you all very much!<BR/>Aunt Bonnie & Uncle MarioThe Godparentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05856527786771911162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488912824832716450.post-23370377313401076332009-01-04T10:55:00.000-05:002009-01-04T10:55:00.000-05:00Deanna and Tony,She is ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKINGLY B...Deanna and Tony,<BR/>She is ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!The moment you waited for has arrived...Congatulations seems too small a word......but, congrats,You guys have the MOST BEAUTIFUL CHINA DOLL......God's plan finally revealed. Give her a Kiss from us...until we meet her<BR/>All our love..<BR/>Love,<BR/>Annmarie, Tommy, Celeste, Antoinette, TJ, Serena and LeannaLivingSimply, SimplyLivinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05177363092514720086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488912824832716450.post-40427720319524003072009-01-04T10:53:00.000-05:002009-01-04T10:53:00.000-05:00Congratulations to the new mother who is also my f...Congratulations to the new mother who is also my favorite daughter!!<BR/>Halainah is just beautiful--can't wait to see her.The 3 of you look ecstatic with your smiles from ear to ear!!<BR/>stay safe -love you--Dad--aka OPAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488912824832716450.post-27761515778832597832009-01-04T10:48:00.000-05:002009-01-04T10:48:00.000-05:00She is truly beautiful. I kept going on the compu...She is truly beautiful. I kept going on the computer since 7:00 am waiting patiently for pictures. I cannot stop crying. I am so overjoyed for Anthony and you. She is truly a child blessed by God. Praise the Holy Name of Jesus. I cannot wait to hold her in person. And now there are three. God is good all the time. Sam was also crying and saying how beautiful she is. We are overjoyed for the both of you.<BR/>Counting the days till you return.<BR/>Love, hugs, and kisses<BR/>MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488912824832716450.post-40961511848042634522009-01-04T10:37:00.000-05:002009-01-04T10:37:00.000-05:00Deanna, not sure why the double wording appeared i...Deanna, not sure why the double wording appeared in the prior message - must have been a computer fluke - just wanted to clarify.<BR/><BR/>JoyceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488912824832716450.post-30555200728155353712009-01-04T10:25:00.000-05:002009-01-04T10:25:00.000-05:00We can't even put into words the excitement we...We can't even put into words the excitement we are sharing with you guys, as we view the photos, and the wonderful news of the hole in Halainah'sHalainah'sHoliness heart closing - YES, GOD IS WONDERFUL!!!! We can't wait to meet HalainahHalainah, God's beautiful gift, in person. She appears to be such a happy little girl, who is already loved more than words can express. It is evident that all you guys are beaming with love and joy as you interact with HalainahHalainah. It is also evident, not only does HalainahHalainah have loving parents, she is blessed with an uncle who adores her (Bobby is beaming also).<BR/><BR/>Keep us posted - we are waiting anxiously for the next message and more photos.<BR/><BR/>Love You Guys! <BR/><BR/>Dad & JoyceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488912824832716450.post-32763824005774152692009-01-04T10:15:00.000-05:002009-01-04T10:15:00.000-05:00I have been following your journey for a little wh...I have been following your journey for a little while now (I too am an adoptive mama.) I just wanted to leave you a comment and say CONGRATULATIONS! Enjoy your beautiful baby girl.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16705293312250559592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488912824832716450.post-4447368429390255962009-01-04T10:06:00.000-05:002009-01-04T10:06:00.000-05:00OH MY GOD, SHE IS SOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL, SHE IS GORGE...OH MY GOD, SHE IS SOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL, SHE IS GORGEOUS!!!!!!! It's like watching a movie from this end of the blog, and the BEST PART is that instead of this being the ending, it is the BEGINNING!!!!!!! <BR/>Love!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Aunt AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com