Your Children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you. And though they are with you they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts. For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, for their thoughts dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams. Kahlil Gibran
Friday, May 16, 2008
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Lucy, Paul, & Niko, I'm so excitd to see new pictures of Willow. Thanks for sharing your Blog with us, Willow looks great and has a beautiful smile. Good luck on your trip and we will look forward to watching your Blog for more updates. Take csre, The Chaffin's
Good Morning Lucy, Paul, & Niko, Jane & Bill, This is such an exciting time for all of you. Congratulations and have a wonderful, safe trip. The pictures of Willow are just beautiful, she looks so very healthy. And I bet she is very excited to meet her new family!!!! I wish all of you a safe trip. I will check in with your blog for more news. Jennifer & Todd's wedding is Saturday at Valcour Conference Center - needless to say, we're all very excited about this wonderful time!!!! Life is Good!!! Have a safe trip, lots of love, Eileen
I am soo thrilled for you all. The way you describe Willow reminds me of my 2 girls at that age- Hold on!! Enjoy every second- Love to all- give Willow an extra kiss from us all back home! Dena
Hello from Plattsburgh!!! Lucy, Paul and Niko, we are SO EXCITED for all of you. The pictures are fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing experience with us through your blog...we have been thinking of you and wondering how the journey was going. We look forward to checking in and seeing all of your updates. Take care, be safe, and we CAN'T WAIT to see you ALL! With lots of love, The Friedmans : )
Congratulations! We are so happy for all of you. I love your blog and it has been great to read about all of your journey. You guys are inspirational. Hang in there! Love Melissa and Jeff
Dear Niko, I hope you are having a great time in China and I can't wait to see your new baby sister. It's going to be hard at first being the big brother, but then it will start to be easier and more fun, but I'm sure it's fun right now. When you get home, I'm going to have a little suprise for you and Willow. The pictures from the Great Wall of China were really cool. Did you get tired climbing up that high? Once again, I can't wait to see you and Willow. I miss you... Love, Bella
Ok, it has taken me a week to figure out how to write a comment.. I hope this one goes through!
Welcome Willow and congratulations to all of you. I am living vicariously through you guys and am certainly tuning in each day for the updates.
Willow is such a gem and Niko is certainly a great big brother! I don't believe that I've ever seen you glowing so much! How blessed Willow is. It breaks my heart to see all of the bruises on her limbs and am glad that you were able to get to her when you did.
I can't wait to meet her in person and hear of Niko's tales. The views of China are just incredible - especially the great wall. Can you imagine building such a thing?
Well, I will tune in tomorrow! Please tell Tommy that I said hello!
What an amazing journey! I am so happy for the 4 of you. Willow is beautiful! She is so lucky to have you for her family. Thanks for sharing this experience. Enjoy your final days and have a safe trip back. Patty
Mike and I got to see your sensational family shots today for the first time. Our hearts swelled with pleasure at the sight of them. We have been speculating about what happening with you. Now we know- you have been growing memories and red threads between your hearts.
You are sharing the most precious time together, building memories of a lifetime. It is plain to see the emotional roller coaster that you are all on and how your family loves Willow like she has always been right there...your daughter. A gift from God to all of you.
Have a safe journey back. I can't wait to see you girls!
Hi, Just came across your blog by accident after clicking next, after writing my own. That was last night and I sat and read all through your entries under the adoption part. I have to admit I felt so happy for you and I had a little cry. I have been thinking that we will adopt in the coming years, partly because I don't think we can have kids, partly as it breaks my heart to think of children without a home! Still have to get the marriage done first!!
Anyway thanks for sharing.. and all the way over in cold old england someone is reading this and thinking of you!!!
Hello Lucy, Paul, Nikko, and sweet Willow, They are growing so fast...hang on...it's quite a ride! As I have said before, "I would give anything to have my children small again." I am thankful that you allow me to watch them grow. I will be checking in and perhaps giving advice (it won't always be right:)) but it will be fun.
I happened upon your adoption blog while dealing with a bout of insomnia. What a beautiful story. I too have an adopted daughter that I first met as an eleven year old foster child. I loved her from the moment we met. She became the 5th child in our family. Niko is blessed to have such wonderful role models in his life. The photo of Willow with her red dress over face is so beautiful.
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Lucy, Paul, & Niko,
I'm so excitd to see new pictures of Willow. Thanks for sharing your Blog with us, Willow looks great and has a beautiful smile. Good luck on your trip and we will look forward to watching your Blog for more updates.
Take csre,
The Chaffin's
she is beautiful.....we are happy for you!
Good Morning Lucy, Paul, & Niko, Jane & Bill,
This is such an exciting time for all of you. Congratulations and have a wonderful, safe trip. The pictures of Willow are just beautiful, she looks so very healthy. And I bet she is very excited to meet her new family!!!! I wish all of you a safe trip. I will check in with your blog for more news. Jennifer & Todd's wedding is Saturday at Valcour Conference Center - needless to say, we're all very excited about this wonderful time!!!! Life is Good!!! Have a safe trip, lots of love, Eileen
Hello all, I would not have even known about this blog if paul had not sent an email with the link in it. Good luck and safe travels!
This is it! I am sooooo excited for you and your family. Your family is amazing. To open your hearts and home, awesome!
Nikko, don't forget your camera. This will be the most exciting trip for you, and the ride will be over before you know it.
Lucy, I will keep you and your family in my hearts and prayers for safe travel. Enjoy all your new experiences.
I can't wait to meet precious Willow. I am honored to be able to watch your journey. Thank you.
See ya soon,
Beverly
I am soo thrilled for you all. The way you describe Willow reminds me of my 2 girls at that age- Hold on!! Enjoy every second- Love to all- give Willow an extra kiss from us all back home!
Dena
Lucy, Paul and Niko:
Congratulations and welcome to Willow! Boy, she seems such a perfect complement to your family - her looks blend right in.
I don't believe that I've ever seen your family beem more. Your smiles are infectious, thank you for sharing.
Niko, how are your legs feeling after climbing so many VERY steep stairs? Congratulations on becoming a big brother.
We can't wait to meet her!
Elizabeth, David, Rachel and Lauren
Hello from Plattsburgh!!! Lucy, Paul and Niko, we are SO EXCITED for all of you. The pictures are fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing experience with us through your blog...we have been thinking of you and wondering how the journey was going. We look forward to checking in and seeing all of your updates. Take care, be safe, and we CAN'T WAIT to see you ALL!
With lots of love,
The Friedmans : )
Hey Lucy and Paul!
Congratulations! We are so happy for all of you. I love your blog and it has been great to read about all of your journey. You guys are inspirational. Hang in there!
Love
Melissa and Jeff
Dear Niko,
I hope you are having a great time in China and I can't wait to see your new baby sister. It's going to be hard at first being the big brother, but then it will start to be easier and more fun, but I'm sure it's fun right now. When you get home, I'm going to have a little suprise for you and Willow. The pictures from the Great Wall of China were really cool. Did you get tired climbing up that high?
Once again, I can't wait to see you and Willow.
I miss you...
Love,
Bella
Lucy, Paul and Niko:
Ok, it has taken me a week to figure out how to write a comment.. I hope this one goes through!
Welcome Willow and congratulations to all of you. I am living vicariously through you guys and am certainly tuning in each day for the updates.
Willow is such a gem and Niko is certainly a great big brother! I don't believe that I've ever seen you glowing so much! How blessed Willow is. It breaks my heart to see all of the bruises on her limbs and am glad that you were able to get to her when you did.
I can't wait to meet her in person and hear of Niko's tales. The views of China are just incredible - especially the great wall. Can you imagine building such a thing?
Well, I will tune in tomorrow! Please tell Tommy that I said hello!
Elizabeth
Lucy, Paul, Niko, & Willow:
WOW.....she is beautiful. Your blog is so moving and I have read every word and feel like I am there with you guys!
I can't wait to meet her. Enjoy this venture with your "Betsy". I see that your Mom has the "baby girl" flag out.....how cool.
I will keep reading your updates. See you all soon.
Your North Country "Betsy"
What an amazing journey! I am so happy for the 4 of you. Willow is beautiful! She is so lucky to have you for her family. Thanks for sharing this experience. Enjoy your final days and have a safe trip back.
Patty
Mike and I got to see your sensational family shots today for the first time. Our hearts swelled with pleasure at the sight of them.
We have been speculating about what happening with you. Now we know- you have been growing memories and red threads between your hearts.
We can't wait to meet XinXin!
Laurie and Mike B-T
You are sharing the most precious time together, building memories of a lifetime. It is plain to see the emotional roller coaster that you are all on and how your family loves Willow like she has always been right there...your daughter. A gift from God to all of you.
Have a safe journey back. I can't wait to see you girls!
ONYA,
Bev
Welcome home everyone!!! Once you get caught up with your sleep, I can't wait to meet Willow.
You have not missed any great weather, but maybe now that you are home it will improve and you all can come to our pool.
Rest well............
Hi, Just came across your blog by accident after clicking next, after writing my own. That was last night and I sat and read all through your entries under the adoption part. I have to admit I felt so happy for you and I had a little cry. I have been thinking that we will adopt in the coming years, partly because I don't think we can have kids, partly as it breaks my heart to think of children without a home! Still have to get the marriage done first!!
Anyway thanks for sharing.. and all the way over in cold old england someone is reading this and thinking of you!!!
Kelly
hi Paul, Lucy, Niko and Willow...
just a quick note from down south!! love to watch your family grow...
I think Niko is right, Lucy...you and Willow do look alike!! both of you are beautiful!!
miss you all wicked!! will hopefully see you over the summer unless you are away...who knows!!
love you,
-MB!, Ed, Ned, Pat and Maeve!!!!
Paul, Lucy, Niko, & Willow,
hi to all...loved reading and watching through the posted pictures!! Your family is growing and is just beautiful!!
Miss you all...and you know what??? I think Niko is right...Lucy, you and Willow do look alike!! both of you are just beautiful!!
love to all...smooches and hugs,
-MB!, Ed, Ned, Pat, and Maeve!!
Writing a short note to send the very best Mother's Day wishes to you Lucy. Enjoy your special day!
Elizabeth
I posted a comment on Niko's White Bike photo gallery! Great to see, see you guys soon!! Emily Sullivan
Hello Lucy, Paul, Nikko, and sweet Willow,
They are growing so fast...hang on...it's quite a ride! As I have said before, "I would give anything to have my children small again." I am thankful that you allow me to watch them grow. I will be checking in and perhaps giving advice (it won't always be right:)) but it will be fun.
Sincerely,
Bev
I happened upon your adoption blog while dealing with a bout of insomnia. What a beautiful story. I too have an adopted daughter that I first met as an eleven year old foster child. I loved her from the moment we met. She became the 5th child in our family.
Niko is blessed to have such wonderful role models in his life.
The photo of Willow with her red dress over face is so beautiful.
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