Thursday, April 7, 2011

Referral-versary

One year ago today, while I was hanging out with a colleague in Buffalo, NY, we received "the call."  A day I will never forget.  Today, we celebrated with a small cake (the kids thought it was somebody's birthday, and were apparently expecting some presents).

10,000 miles away, one year ago, a family was filled with sorrow.  A year ago, our hearts were filled with joy and hope.

Today, I remember their family, who did the most selfless thing anybody could ever do.  They gave two children a chance.  A chance at health, a chance at an education, and a chance to simply survive.

And they gave us the greatest gift. To parent two beautiful, sensitive, smart and sassy Ethiopian children.

Thank you, dear family, thank you.

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9 comments:

  1. AnnieApril 7, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    I absolutely LOOOOOVE this picture! Such happiness!

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  2. AnnieApril 7, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    I was too enthralled with the photo that I forgot to wish you a Happy Referralversary!!!

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  3. susanApril 8, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Happy Referralversary :) I was so excited to see your beaming faces and honored to have captured a pic of your intimate celebration.
    Lots of love and happiness to you all,
    Mom/Grammy Susie

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  4. scooping it upApril 8, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    What a fabulous picture!! Happy Referralversary!

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  5. KellyApril 8, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Happy referralversary! I can't believe it's been a year already. I *adore* your family photo!

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  6. MegApril 9, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    Thanks for the peak into such a fun celebration! I don't know if it would be possible for people to look happier!

    Happy anniversary!

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  7. kareydkApril 10, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Beautiful; brings tears of joy to my eyes. Squeezes for the little ones.

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  8. Abby and Mat BerryApril 11, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Happy tears...

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  9. GApril 16, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Yay, what a fabulous pic of you all. I can't believe how much the kids have grown!

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