It is almost 24 hours before we leave for the airport. Almost 24 hours before we leave to go to the country where we will meet our daughter. Our daughter, our little girl, our Avery Lin, the one we've waited so long for, pinch us, is this real? Are we really leaving finally to become a family? That little girl who has been a dream for so long. The little girl we finally got to put a face to 4 months ago. The little baby girl that stole our hearts 4 months ago. The little girl who we've been talking to in pictures around our house is finally going to be in our arms-UNREAL!!! Oh what a feeling!!There are so many emotions we both feel right now. Gary and I will look at eachother and just smile a goofy smile, and giggle, and a deep breath is taken-are we really here?-YES WE ARE!!!
We are excited, ecstatic, nervous, happy, overjoyed, in disbelief, thankful, grateful. We are filled with love, anticipation, a little anxiety, hope, and love...oh so much love!! Love for this little girl who we've only looked at in pictures. Who knew your heart could grow so much? We can't wait to hold our little girl, and shower her with all our love.
Dear Avery,
It is the day before we are coming to get you. The day before we will leave to set foot in the country of your birth. You were born in our hearts a long time ago, and now you will be in our arms. God made a place for you there, a place in our hearts, a place in our lives, it has been His will that we become a family. We are your Mommy & Daddy, your loving and dedicated parents. We will always be here to love and comfort you, to help and support you. To show you the way, with hugs and kisses, to hold your hand tightly as you navigate this new world. We are so happy to finally have you in our lives. We will now become a family...finally...forever!!
Little Avery, we are coming to get you, to hold you tightly, and love you forever. Mommy & Daddy can't wait to hold you in their arms. We can't wait to look in those eyes for real, and hear your voice. No more wondering, no more just pictures to look at, you will be in our arms so soon, and we will never let go!!
Our hearts are bursting right now, we can't wait to begin this next part of our journey together as a family!
Soon, so soon!! We love you Avery Lin!!
7 comments:
So excited for you guys--treasure every moment of your preparations. It's such an amazing experience! I wish we could do it again!
Kelly
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Emma and Ethan saw a ladybug yesterday and I told them what a sign of goodluck of Mrs. Newton!!! We are so happy for you and Gary and can't wait to hear about your trip and to see more pictures of Avery. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you start this new and excitng chpater of your life. Wendy Grimm
Thank you Kelly and Wendy!!
I just cried my way through that post!
Love ya Hayley!!!
I am very emotional today, and so ids Gary!! This journey finally coming to fruition-it's unbelievable!!!
Love ya lots!!
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I am so excited for both of you, have a great trip. I can't wait to see her.
I think about you guys every day I am so happy for you both it is hard to find the words, my joy for you is overflowing. As parent of a child who has some special needs, let me say how wonderful it is that you would chose to do this, the love for her will just continue to grow. I also continue to pray for all of you to have safe journey. We love you!!
Kelly, Chris, and Jenna
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