Friday, September 26, 2008

One Year Ago Today...

My phone rang and I closed my office door to cry. I was overcome with the emotion of waiting for "you."

One year ago today...

Our prayers were answered when the baby girl we'd dreamed of became a reality.

One year ago today...

We learned it was possible to fall in love through a photo when we saw your face for the very first time.

Because,

One year ago today...



"They found DoriGrace"

8 comments:

Laura said...

Such a special day! To me it has so many of the same emotions as a birthday for a bio child. Enjoy those memories and give that girl an extra hug today =).

cupfar said...

What a day to celebrate Leigh!! Your bundle of hair changed your lives forever! Congrats!!

Chuck and Jean Anne said...

Love that little peanut!

Heather said...

What a blessing! Have a glorious day.

Dania Efird said...

Aw...too sweet. Hope that you all had a special day today! We're still "patiently" waiting for that call!

Anonymous said...

Awww what a cutie pie! She sure has changed!!!

Heather M. said...

Awwww! And she's still such a cute little peanut!!! It just seems like the year has flown by...I remember following your trip to meet DG!

Heather M.
Dillon

Dianna said...

Leigh Booth - get thee with the blog updating! :)

Adoption Timeline

  • 01/01/08 - Home at Last
  • 12/24/07 - G & R
  • 12/18/07 - Travel
  • 12/7/07 - Travel Packet/VISA Authorization
  • 12/06/07 - I-600 Approval
  • 11/16/07 - I-600 Received for Review
  • 09/26/07 - Referral
  • 03/23/07 - Log in Date
  • 02/23/07 - Dossier to Vietnam
  • 02/08/07 - Dossier to Agency
  • 08/08/06 - Switched to Vietnam Program from China Program