This is the only video we have of Lia and I first meeting. It's when our eyes first met. We had a difficult time posting in China, so now on the 1 year anniversary, here it is. Grab your tissues!
It was around 11:00 a.m. and Lia was waiting in the lobby of the hotel.She just had a 3 hour drive from the countryside to the city of Nanchang. She was pretty tired. As we walked into the hotel lobby, I watched Lia and the assistant come down a beautiful staircase. Keith was suddenly very busy with the director, signing necessary paperwork.
Forget the formalities! Here's my Lia!!!! I went right to her. So you'll see the assistant trying to avoid me...I can't even describe the feeling I had, but it was almost like my heart exploded... in pure joy. It was a huge blessing beyond what I ever dreamed of. I couldn't wait to hold her.
Look for Lia giving me the once over (or should I say the twice over)!
Lia,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your first Gotcha Day! Emily & Annie send their best to you on this most important milestone in your life.
Fun traditions to mark this annual event include your choice of restaurant for a celebratory dinner out (pick someplace nice!). Setting a red balloon aloft with a message of hope & good wishes to your birth parents is also a nice thing to do. But hey, it's your day, so pick something fun & memorable!
Love,
The Herschbein Family
I remember it like it was yesterday!
ReplyDeleteWOW! The year went by so fast. It must seem like you have always had her. A DAY TO REMEMBER!
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