Monday, May 31, 2010

An orphan no more....

Gotcha Day

More of the details later, but for now I think a picture says a thousand words.




I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. John 14:18

Just like the poem about the starfish, there is no way we can make a difference

in the life of every orphan, but to this one,

we WILL make a difference.

17 comments:

Lori at JOY Unspeakable said...

Gasp!! What a precious girly! I'm so happy for you guys!

Love the pics!!

Chanda said...

So excited and happy for your family, Suzette! What a beautiful girl! It looks like your gotcha day went quite well!! We cannot wait to meet her!! And come to think of it - you guys either!! Well, at least meet in person... ;-)

Beth said...
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Beth said...

We are already planning a play date!
I love the picture of little sleeping beauty in her Daddy's arms:) and the picture with Tia, and the smiles and of course the mommy daughter picture. Keep posting, I LOVE IT!

Jim said...

I am so happy for you. I just love the pictures of her laughing she looks so sweet. You all look so great together. God has definitly taken care of another one of His orphans and placed them in a forever family. He deserves all the GLORY. Enjoy your trip and God Bless you. Janet, Jim, Jenna, Julia and Jeremy

Judy said...

Oh my goodness she looks absolutely perfect in your arms!!! I love the pictures of her laughing.
Oh, I love them all!!! God is so good! I can't wait to meet her. Y'all enjoy the rest of your trip and I am already praying for your return flights. I actually was up way early to see this post...couldn't sleep until I knew you had her. But wasn't awake enough to respond.LOL
Love you Sister!!

The Richerts said...

Congratulations!! You are right -- she is an orphan no more!!
Blessings,
Barbara (awaa family)

Melanie said...

She is so beautiful! Congratulations!!

Blessings,
Melanie

ashley said...

So beautiful Suzette!!! Congratulations!!!!!!

Connie J said...

Oh my, I can't stop the tears of joy! What beautiful pictures. God is so very good!!!!

Amanda said...

Wow, Suzette, the picture of David carrying Lia while she sleeps on his shoulder made me cry. What a beautiful family you have. We Talberts are lucky to have you as family.

Sierra says she can't wait to meet her.

tara said...

Oh Suzette I am with Amanda..The picture of David carrying Lia made me a little weepy! I am soo excited for you all. God is Good!!

Heather said...

Oh what a precious girl! I am so excited to follow along. We are also an AWAA Family and will be heading to Hangzhou HOPEFULLY in just a few months to bring our son home.

Anonymous said...

I'm speechless and teary-eyed as I look at your pictures. Thanks for letting me tag along on your joyful journey. Congratulations! She looks like a perfect fit for your precious family!

Jean said...

absolutely beautiful! breathtakingly beautiful!!

Thank you for sharing!! It gives me hope- which I need right now!!

Waitingfaithfully said...

LIA DAY!!

She's beautiful Suzette, and happy, and laughing! God is so good! So very, very good! Look at her smiling in her mama's and big sister's arms, and sleeping on her daddy's shoulder (that picture alone speaks thousands of words).

Crying tears of joy. Lia has a family, and her family has their long awaited treasure, forever. God is faithful.

Rejoicing in Texas!

Love,

Tina

Anonymous said...

Just Beautiful! Congratulations on finally having Lia!
Keeping you in my prayers as you bond together as a family.
Blessings,
Heidi