Here are some of my favorite pictures from my first visit
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Monday, August 17, 2009
My first in real life visit...Photo style
As hard as it is to believe that I first saw her picture in January it is even harder to think that the first time I met her it was over 5 months ago. As easy as it may appear that this wait has been for me I can not tell you in words how wonderful it feels that it is now over.
Here are some of my favorite pictures from my first visit
Here are some of my favorite pictures from my first visit
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Awesome!!! So excited ti hear/read your next installment of this journey. I am thinking you have her right now!! (10:45 CST, Monday Morning, Aug. 17)
I meant "to hear...."
So glad Anna is now with her forever Mommy! Cherish every moment!
Oh JOy...she is really beautfiul. I love her bonnet you made...and the photo of you kissing her on her forehead. Oh my gosh. What a doll. I'm so excited for you...tears are forming. I can't wait to see new photos....maybe a playdate???
beautifully done, Joy!!!
She is adorable! I love picture #20 - you look so blissful :)
cm
Awwww congratulations!!! She is so beautiful... I bet you are enjoying every moment right now.
Joy
She is just adorable !!! I am so excited for you. I have been following you through this process and I will be breathing a sigh of relief when you are both safe at home.
I read the article you linked for your family and friends. I wish you would suggest it as reading for everyone.
It was an eye opener for me....ya' know I just had never thought of it from that perspective ... but OH so true.
Hugs
Sher
She is BEAUTIFUL!!!! Congrats and I can't wait for you to be home and share all about your trip!
Joy...
The pictures of Anna are beautiful. Can't wait to hear all about your trip. You & Anna are in my prayers for a safe trip home! Amanda
Oh Joy, I am just in tears right now thanking and praising God for this precious gift you've been given. And the gift Anna has been given!! To have been able to witness your journey from the moment you were referred your sweet girl has been so amazing and I cannot even put into words how very very happy I am for you. Congratulations!!!!
Oh I loved seeing these! You're bound to have her by now and I can't wait to read more and see more.
Joy, I'm sooooooooo very excited and happy for you.
She is absolutely gorgeous! So close to being home!
Great pics:) She is so blessed to have you as her mother:)
Oh Joy,
The pictures of you two together took my breath away. I loved all of these!!!!! Oh my goodness, I think you may have her now. I hope you are doing GREAT and can hardly wait to hear you are home. :) The bonnet looks beautiful by the way!!
We love you!
Adrienne
Such sweet pictures! I especially love the pictures of you both together. So happy that she is finally with you forever!
LOVE the video...my favorite pictures were the ones with you and little Anna together! I bet she has grown and can't wait to see her with you in your "forever" pics.
XXX
Hope everything is going well.
Oh, Joy....
I'm getting teary just looking at the pictures---what a sweetie she is!
I'm so excited that you're almost HOME! YAY!
I can't wait to see the new pictures, either!
Big Congrats...She is a darling baby!!! Many blessings and enjoy your grand finale. It's a great experience and gets even better from here;-). Trisha (mom2b4#10)
She is BEAUTIFUL!!!! I loved seeing all the pictures of her. I really liked the ones with both of you. You looked like you had always been her mother. You have such a glow about you. I pray you have a safe trip back. Looking forword to seeing more pictures of her. This is such an exciting time in both of your lives. Cherish each moment it goes by to fast.
What a beautiful daughter you have! Those are great photos and I think you both have that matching eyebrow. ;-)
OH that mischievious (?spelling) eyebrow! Oh I bet you are trying to just inhale her right now! I'm so happy for you...you're a mommy!!! The one of the forehead kiss welled up some tears-precious memories to treasure! Praying for a safe home journey and smooth transitions!
RF
Oh Joy! I am so excited for you, it is so good to see you back with your sweet baby girl. The pictures brought up so many emotions from giggles to tears of happiness for you both. I have thought of you so many times today and over the last few days.
Cling tight Mommy!! Your little darling is going to change your lives so much.
Prayers for safe return home!!
Love the intensity in her eyes! Pic 14 was one of my faves . . . the eyebrow up, the lips pursed!
Priceless pics -- you made my night.
Many blessings to you!!!
~Laura
Joy, she is simply stunning. I bet you're living up to your name right now--full of JOY!
Very sweet! Anna is absolutely precious and I love seeing the first photos of her from January!
I hpoe you are enjoying your time in Russia!
Hi Joy,
I was not able to see these pictures! Darn!
Thankfully I was able to see the first ones you posted!-She is such a doll!!
Congratulations!!! I am just so happy for you!!! Teresa
Simply beautiful!!!
She's gonna have the best parents!
What great pictures! Congratulations! Looking forward to more pictures.
Well it is the night of the 18th, so I imagine there it is the morning of the 19th. Hope that means you are on your way home with your daughter forever!! Looking forward to your next post!!!
She is absolutely beautiful! Her expressions are too cute! I am so happy for you guys!
Joy,Gerald & Anna,
Congrats on becoming a forever family!!Anna is just adorable!! I cant wait to see your first family pictures.Reading your blog I would bet Anna is in for such a fun life and she looks like she'll fit right in. I think Anna and our DD had the same beautician. Thank- you for letting us be part of your journey,keep it coming!! I so enjoy it!
Pam
Joy...
Just wanted to send a little note to let you know I'm praying for your safe return with little Anna :) Loved the pictures from your first visit. Can't wait to hear about your travels and first few days home with Anna ;) I'm in school for Nursing & I'm a single gal and I'm hoping to adopt once I'm doing with school.
Amanda
Anna is precious! I am sitting on pins and needles waiting to hear that you have her in your arms!
Update when you can!!
Prayers for your first days with Anna....hope the transition is smooth.
God Bless!
Joy - she is absolutely beautiful!!! I love the picture with her eyebrow up - too, too cute! :-) Hope you are having safe travels and are having fun with that gorgeous girl!
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