We don't have words to describe our forever family day when we met Hannah Claire, but pictures tell the story well. Kevin and I both cried a lot that day. We just watched the video together as a family before posting it. Hannah cooed while looking at herself. Daddy remarked, "Look, baby. This was the best day ever."
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Beautiful! thanks for sharing! We're still elated for your family!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect song and a GORGEOUS video!!! Yes, 2009 is going to be a great year for your family!
ReplyDeleteWow! You guys work quickly! What a lovely song and a lovely video of a lovely family. Thanks for taking us along on your journey.
ReplyDeletePraying for lots of sleep to come your way.
Yay!!! What a BEAUTIFUL video!!!
ReplyDeleteLawrance and I LOVED it!!!!!
Thanks for sharing your precious treasure with us!
[And, wow, I made the cut . . . that was a surprise! Still honored to be a part of your journey. :)]
What a beautiful daughter you have and and thank you for the wonderful video.
ReplyDeletehow absolutely precious! i only cried through maybe half of it...well, maybe most of it! hannah claire is such a blessed baby to have you as her forever family! what a beautiful video. beautiful baby. beautiful family!
ReplyDeleteAmen! God has answered your prayers! I cried, laughed, and rejoiced with you all! I look forward to being a Mama with you Sarah!
ReplyDeleteShannon
Well I am crying in Greenwood, IN watching this video. Since you have been so generous in sharing your lives with us prior to this fabulous event it is all the more wonderful to see the profound moments in pictures! This is how joy looks! Vonne Barnett
ReplyDeleteWe have watched your blog for some time now, we used to be adopting from Taiwan and ended up switching to Japan. We brought our baby girl home in April 2008 and I understand what a joy, blessing and gift you have received. Congratulations! Hannah Claire is perfect in every way.
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Samantha
Sharing your journey on your blog for the last year has been wonderful for me. I cried tears of joy when watching your video.
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beautiful video! thank you for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteThat was a BEAUTIFUL video! I love the song you picked (I'm singing it in my head as I type this).
ReplyDeleteHappy 2009 to you all!
Donna
Our Blog: Double Happiness!
Sniff sniff. Wiping my eyes now and loving your forever family day video. Thanks for letting us take a peek on one of the best days of your life. I heart what Kevin said to Hannah when you watched it as a family...that guy is a big teddy bear!
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JAnalee
Congratulations on bringing your baby girl home! I probably went through a box of kleenex as I followed your blog the last couple of weeks. As a couple on the lengthy waitlist for the same orphanage, it means so much to have a peek into our future. Thank you so much for sharing your experience in your beautiful blog! Hannah Claire is adorable! What an amazing way to start 2009!
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family all the best!
-Josephine, from Temecula, CA
(Josephine_Aung@yahoo.com)
OH MY GOODNESS!
ReplyDeleteThanks to your video and Rebecca's backpack picture I have been reduced to a blubbering idiot!
Beautiful!!!!
Sniff Sniff!
I have to go blow my nose.
Andrea
WOW, what an awesome video ~ I cried and laughed!! My husband & my duaghter came in the room curious to see what was going on and I had to restart it for them to watch, it was all Aaahhhh's !!!! :-) What a beautiful family! I wish you all the best and many hours of catch-up sleep ! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful time in your life!!
ReplyDeleteI am actually David and Samantha's (three posts up) sister and I have been following your blog as well. Congratulations on your beautiful daughter!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! I have heard that song so often and LOVE it, but still don't know the title/artist.
ReplyDeleteWhat program did you end up using to make it?
ReplyDeleteI started to cry with the picture of you holding her hand. You look like you are in total bliss with her asleep in your arms in the cab. It's so wonderful that she is finally in your loving arms. Congratulations again - beautiful video.
ReplyDeleteOk.. Sarah.. I cried, then I laughed.. (there is one picture where she looks like her words would be "my precious.. my precious")..lol and then I cried again. Perfect song, perfect day, perfect grace and love from God to you. Congratulations! Don't worry, this all gets easier, if you get depressed, remember that is normal and just reach out to us out here that has been there done that and we will pull you through.. Hang in there and just smile each day as you see that sweet expressive little face. YOU ARE BLESSED!
ReplyDeletebut you know that already.
Sarah k
Taiwankiddo2.blogspot.com
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ReplyDeleteDawn, The song is "Lullaby" by the Dixie Chicks... not "Sweet Baby" as I previously commented. Whoops, sorry. I used Microsoft Movie Maker. It has a little bit of a learning curve, but once you figure it out it's not too hard.
ReplyDeleteTHANKS!!!
ReplyDeleteI had heard it MANY times before, but didn't know who it was.
Oh Sarah - I have no idea how you found time to do this, but it's just beautiful. I loved the photo of Baby sleeping in your arms, and the one of everyone circling Hannah with hands together. It just melted my heart! To see your tears of joy brought tears to my eyes! To see Kevin adoring his little girl - priceless.
ReplyDeleteWhat a GREAT video!! I'm one of the crying fools too. Brings back so many memories of last year for us and gets me anxious to see some movement for our baby #2!!! You guys look SO happy, it's just a joy to watch this video!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info on the song...LOVE IT!!!! I think I'll be adding it to my blog playlist here in a second!!! : )
CONGRATS again!
I loved it :) Thanks for sharing it with us :)
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Tami
Noah's mama
www.tillGodbringsthemhome.blogspot.com
Thanks for letting us in on your journey. It is our 1 year anniversary of getting Zane at St. Lucy's...and watching your adventure to get Hannah has been so rewarding. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteAlly
What a lovely video. It's something to treasure and I'm sure Hannah will watch it a billion times. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't be happier for all of you! What an incredible video, thank you for sharing your journey!!! And that beautiful song....what a great song for adopted families!!!!
ReplyDeleteIn awe here. I knew I couldn't watch this while the little ones were sick and I couldn't just sit and enjoy. It was definitely worth it to wait. Absolutely priceless piece of Heaven. Thank you sooo soo much. I loved the hands photo and every photo before and in between. Much love, Sara.sofa
ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely. Thank you for sharing such an amazing day in your lives.
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Courtney
Crying over here:) That was a beautiful video! May 2009 bring you even more happiness then words can express!
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