We rather quietly celebrated the 1 year mark of walking our little girl out the baby home in Artem, Russia. It just fills me with such emotions. She was such a brave little soul as we left the home she'd known for 17 months. One kind caregiver saw us off, without much to-do.
I just heard back from the searcher we were going to use for the birth family search. He does not see any way he can help us. The information is too scant and incomplete. I guess that is why it took us 13 months to get a court date. I feel very sad by this news. Somehow, no matter what the circumstances were, I just wanted someone from her birth family to know what a joy and special child Anna is and that we are trying to give her the best life possible. I'm not sure what all I was expecting, as I know her start in life was difficult, but for the moment I just feel sadness. I can just focus on the fact that we persevered and were able to walk her out of that baby home.....WE were meant to be her family.
9 comments:
Happy 1 year Gotcha Day!!! Anna is growing up so fast and such a beautiful little girl!!!
Twas meant to be she is where she belongs with a lot of family that loves her Gram
Anna is such a cutie!!!!!!!!!!Happy ! year and more to come;-)))
She has changed so much in this last year, she is adorable and you can tell she is such a happy girl. Happy Gotcha Day Anna!
Happy 1 year! Anna has just blossomed over this year filled with love and happiness. It was meant to be. Congrats!
Melissa
Congrats on your Gotcha day!!!!! I know how you feel. I have Ava's info but I have nothing on Pei's. I think we are so crazy in love and amazed by the prgress of our girls that we just want to share that with them.I could not ever imagine giving up such a precious gift a a child and never knowing what happened to them. For me that is a huge motive to just let them know that these girls are thriving and loved beyond measure.
Congrats on such a special day!!!
Nicole
I love the picture of you and Anna walking away from the baby home. On to a new life of love and family. So wonderful.
Congratulations on your 1 year GOTCHA Day!! Isn't it remarkable how fast time flies? Anna is blossoming beautifully.
I know someone who would love playing dress-up in princess dresses with Anna!!
~Laura
Hard to believe how fast one year passes once you are home! Happy One Year!!
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