A Heavy Trip...

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September 20th 2010

Published: September 20th 2010

Hello All! Sorry this post got out a little later than normal. Better late than never though! Yesterday was defined by our trip to the orphanage and it went well as far as these trips are concerned. We traveled about 3 hours by van with a driver and guide to Anyang City. Once there, we went straight to the orphanage, known in government parlance as the Anyang City Social Welfare Institute.... Read Full Entry

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20th September 2010

Loretta
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why?
My heart feels so heavy after reading this entry. If there are so many orphans why does it take so many years to adopt? Julia's face is radiating! She can already understand a new way of life is beginning.

20th September 2010

The Cook's
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Welcome Baby Julia!
Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. We are all so excited for all of you and your growing family! Safe travels. Will, Margot, Maggie and Liam P.S. Liam and Maggie can't wait to meet their new playmate when you're home and settled (so probably some time in 2011).

20th September 2010

Barby and Mason
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Joy
We are overjoyed for you all. We could not hold back tears reading your tender account of the visit to the train station and the orphanage. It brought back memories of our adoptions of Trey and Miriam. Absolute high points in our lives. Love to you all, Barby and Mason

20th September 2010

The Creasons
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Indescribably Described
This entry is so incredibly written!!! I am filled to the very top with hundreds of emotions. I pray that sometime, somewhere, somehow that your incredible love for precious baby Julia transcends to the heart of her birth mother and gives her peace. Julia will be forever grateful for what you all documented on that day. Love, Katie and crew

21st September 2010

Aunt Mary and Uncle Phil
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What a gift!
Am writing through tears to responds to your entry, A Heavy Trip. . Your sensitive and beautifully written feelings and understandings are such a gift you have given to all of us who love you all and are following your family's bonding with your beaiutful baby daughter. Your writings will indeed be a gift to Julia as she grows and understands her life's journey. It is our prayer that somehow her birth mother could know the depth of your understanding and gratitude. God is good!!

1st October 2010

Kristen
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What a beautiful family
Hi Shannon and Jim, Reading your blog is just wonderful but seeing your beautiful daughter's smile, as well as yours, is pure love. Congratulations! What an amazing beginning to your new family.

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