February 08, 2005
Little girl
We sat in a small office as the orphanage doctor and Natasha spoke quickly in Russian. It was our third stop of the morning on Monday. Natasha paused to translate to us. "They are getting the girl," she said. We waited on a small sofa. We could hear children bustling in the hall on their way to lunch. Finally, in what seemed like hours but was probably only minutes, the door opened slowly and a hesitant little girl with big blue eyes and light brown hair walked in. She just stared. She was shy. She didn't know what to make of us. She is only 2 years old and she might have a new home.
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Wow! That's sooooo COOL!! We are viewing this at Tue. A.m.'s staff meeting and everyone remarked "Aaaawwww' upon seeing you and the little cutie with the bear. We're all very excited for you and can't wait to meet the special girl. There are a few tears going around today on Paczki day !! Happy Mardi Gras...too. (BTW, LOVE the hats, can you bring Lenny one?)
Posted by: U-M News Service at February 8, 2005 09:51 AMDear Laura and John,
These are the most moving words and photo I can remember seeing! Thank you for sharing them!
Aunt Ellen
Laura:
That picture and the look on your face says it all. Explains everything.. Pictures truly are worth a thousand words...More in this case...
Mr. Bates proclaimed me the ``designated Polack'' in your place so I trucked in 23 Paczki, three kinds. Heading off on vacation tomorrow...
Can see from that photo that it's suddenly become very warm on your trip.. That's wonderful. See you soon..
Joe
Posted by: Joe at February 8, 2005 10:24 AMI have tears in my eyes looking at the photo of you and that sweet little girl. The look on your face Laur...says it all!
Posted by: Vicki at February 8, 2005 10:38 AMLaura, I'm blubbering here at my desk. It's breaking my heart--in a good way!! Wish Austin could be there with you guys. sal
Posted by: Sally at February 8, 2005 11:14 AMLaura,
I've got tears in my eyes and haven't even seen the photo! Speaking of photos, can someone tell me
where this photo is??!! I have scanned the photo gallery and have seen John in a variety of hats, Laura in boots that look like they would fit me! (size 11) And what looks to be an interagation room with a stray light bulb hanging from the ceiling. Along with the assorted engaging tourtist sites.
Laura & John,
I checked on Bowie , Monday, and he is doing fine, sleeps most of the day, is eating well and plays during personal play time. (hey, would you consider sending me there if you go away again?)
I found it!
Oh, Laura!
laura and john
What a beautiful picture to see. The little girl seems to be staring at you as if she knows you. I made a copy of it, it makes me so emotional looking at her and you. Bless all of you---- Love Mom
How Cool!!!!! I am soooooo happy for all of you!!!!! She's a lucky little girl!!!!
Posted by: Sue at February 8, 2005 12:07 PMI echo the comments from the others, and thank you so much for sharing this special moment in your lives with us. What a great feeling!
Posted by: Pamela at February 8, 2005 12:40 PMHey Laura and John,
What's with all the suspense? Looks like the long journey and patience may have just paid off. Congratulations. Hope everything works out well. (P.S. Tell John that with a little girl in the house, he won't be able to work on his computer in his underwear anymore! It'll be different...)
Larry
Laura and John,
Super moment. Super photo!
She must feel like Dorothy, red shoes, toys and all.
We pray for a smooth homecoming.
Laura, you are suited to be a suspense novel writer! I waited up half the night on Monday and rushed home this afternoon to see a photo of you?!? You're killing us all-please hurry with another picture and the details. Do I need to start saving Anna's clothes for you?
Posted by: sharon at February 8, 2005 02:04 PMWhat an amazing odyssey Laura... all the hope, wonder, questions and more hope. Thank you for sharing -- like everyone else, I keep refreshing to find out what's happening with you guys and I got nervous at the silence yesterday, and choked up at the photo today. A fraction of what I'm sure you are experiencing. So much possibilitiy! I want to add something light-hearted but this just feels so huge! Keeping you in my thoughts...
xo, mm
hey Laura and John!
i am so excited about you adding on a special someone to the family! this girl is so cute! hope you're doing weel and best wishes.- hey Austin, having a little sibling to boss around and teach stuff to will be a blast and you'll be an awesome big brother! dont worry about it being weird, you'll love it.
Laura and John,
I can barely see what I'm typing through tears of joy for you. Going to work is a real problem these days...all I want to do is check on your progress. What a beautiful story! Feel like we have a bestseller in the making. Your picture is awesome-the kids think she even looks like Austin (must be the hair!). All our best!
Why didnt you show the front of the girl? nice picture!!!Austin
Posted by: Austin at February 8, 2005 05:13 PMhurry home will you please?!? Can't wait to meet her in person. Love the hats. Hi Austin...see you soon!
Posted by: Denise and Mike at February 9, 2005 06:01 PMhurry home will you please?!? Can't wait to meet her in person. Love the hats. Hi Austin...see you soon!
Posted by: Denise and Mike at February 9, 2005 06:02 PMooops, I must have hit the post button twice on my last message. Amy - I didn't know you had such large feet :) Sorry - I should not be taking space to talk to other nice people posting notes. Hi Sharon and Tom. We have lots to celebrate!
Posted by: Denise at February 9, 2005 09:53 PM