So glad that you all arrived safe and sound! It looks like another wonderful adventure and you'll be coming home with such a delightful souvenir! Can't wait to see more pictures. I am sure that in no time at all, little Samuel will feel all the love and connection to his new family. Praying for you all. :â?¢)
I cannot wait for the pictures of sam! and to finally meet him, what's one more to babysit haha. I'm going over to babysit tomorrow and I am bringing the labtop so that they can hopefully see the pictures, we are all dying to see him:) I hope everything goes super well tomorrow! I'm so excited for you guys:)
Well, Amy - it sounds like you have your very own diet plan for this trip. I'm sure Joseph's little guy friends at school will appreciate his retelling of that market's fair. Try to sleep well tonight (impossible) and tell yourself that you have earned, and earned and earned this icredible moment you are about to have with your new son!
Love you, and you are meeting Samuel on Steven's birthday!
Oh Amy, I am so excited for you! What a surprise this morning- I must have had your itinerary mixed up- thought you left today and here you are meeting your sweet boy today. It's almost 9 am here - so I hope you have him by now. David and I are getting ready to head to Manhattan for his cousin's wedding- kids and puppy each staying with a friend. Anyway, I am sitting here crying and crying so happy for you!! what a mess I am. I am not even sure where all this emotion is coming from- but just the thought of one less orphan and all that it will mean to him for the rest of his life. ugh. I am so proud of you all!! I can't wait to read all about the meeting and how his sweet foot and scars are and what he thinks of it all. how is the weather there? I love the photos- what a beautiful spot! won't be at my computer for rest of today sunday and some of monday but will try to email again from my iphone.
15 referrals about to be made from my agency. I know we aren't one of them- but got excited thinking we would be getting much closer. still don't know how I will do it- but reading about you- how could I not? Anyway, I am so happy for you! so happy for Sam- first day of the rest of his life!! well, David is commenting what a fun ride to NYC this is going to be with me and my crying and swollen eyes. oh well!! so happy for all of you!! sending so much love and light and blessings your way-Laura
I am so glad (and relieved) that you have arrived safe and sound, and un-quaratined! And I love seeing that your adventurous side has kicked in and you were all out and sightseeing today! Poor Darren- those cable cars looked dicey!
Steve and I keep talking about you guys, wondering what you are doing right now- how things are going, are you exhausted, and how the emotions are fairing..... we both are sending you much love and good wishes. Tomorrow will be such an incredible day- another gift in your wonderful lives. As we all know, it can unfold in so many ways- but however it turns out to be- sorrowful, solemn, or joyous for little Sam- it will grow into an amazing family relationship very quickly!
We love you!!
I am so glad all is going well! Today is the BIG day and we are all praying for you :) Love you, Amy xoxo
I am on pins and needles as you wait to meet Sam...we all wait with you. I remember meeting you in the lobby as we were waiting to go to the Civil Affairs office, it feels like yesterday. Your incredible boy will have slept in an orphanage for the last time tonight, and as the nannies tucked him in this evening I know they feel great sorrow mixed with excitement for your little man. He will spend tonight in, what sounds to be< a grand hotel with his new bro and sis, his very own Mama and Baba - too much! Don"t forget his mourning is a good thing, not for you, but for the entire process. I hope he gives you an easier time, and if he doesn"t - lock eyes with Darrin and know that he will soon come around and accept you, or come to our house and Sam can put stickers all over Steven's face and head! I love you all and cannot wait to see Gotcha pictures. I am imagining the first time you will get to see Sam smile in person Amy, and I am so excited that it will be so very soon!!!
Hugs from back home!!!
P.S. Jospeh looks like he's taking it all in...you Dinellos are troopers!
I woke up in the middle of the night unable to sleep as I was thinking of all of you meeting Sam, and am just praying that all is going beautifully at this very moment! I know that your mom and dad and Greg are with you now helping you welcome precious Sam into your amazing family. Love you guys! xoxo
Hi guys, so happy to hear that you arrived safely and that the trip went smoothly. Can't imagine how excited you all are to finally meet, hug, and love up the little man tomorrow. Looking so forward to the pictures! Sending lots of love! xoxo
Awesome photos! Can't believe the 'temperature crew' was ready to boot your bottom back to the US! Anyway...it's fabulous and looks like a blast. Enjoy and savor every moment as you wait to meet Samuel...we canNOT wait for you to welcome him as one of your own...how very wonderful...what a blessing...soak it all up, Hannah and Joseph...this is a time in your life you will never forget...