tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25459466.post117179316818034395..comments2009-07-08T08:41:24.491-04:00Comments on Journey2LilyRose: Bittersweet HomecomingLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08701693758909327354noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25459466.post-1172191801447988832007-02-22T19:50:00.000-05:002007-02-22T19:50:00.000-05:00Hi! You do not know me, but I came across your bl...Hi! You do not know me, but I came across your blog on February 14. We are in the process of adopting a daughter from China, and I have LOVED reading your blog about your daughter, and your trip, she is Beautiful!!!! I came across your blog on a day that was kinda blah for me. It seems that the journey to get our daughter will never end, but your story has given me much to look forward to. By the way we have picked out the name Lily also, we have 2 bio kids, Lauren and Landon so we stuck with the "L". Anyway congratulations all the way from NC, and I just wanted you to know that your story has helped inspire many who are going on the same journey, Thanks So Much!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25459466.post-1172109500252038702007-02-21T20:58:00.000-05:002007-02-21T20:58:00.000-05:00I am so sorry to hear of your horrible homecoming....I am so sorry to hear of your horrible homecoming. But I am glad that you got to see him before he left!<BR/>Glad you made it home safe.SARAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597072135699693024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25459466.post-1171946039414205532007-02-19T23:33:00.000-05:002007-02-19T23:33:00.000-05:00Ok lady! Time is up! I have been missing my Lily f...Ok lady! Time is up! I have been missing my Lily fix! I need pictures!!!<BR/><BR/>And give your mom a big hug from us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25459466.post-1171936235201034442007-02-19T20:50:00.000-05:002007-02-19T20:50:00.000-05:00WELCOME HOME!!!! WE MISSED YOU VERY MUCH!!! Lily...WELCOME HOME!!!! WE MISSED YOU VERY MUCH!!! Lily Rose is beautiful, and what a wonderful family she has been born into. Enjoy every minute with her. What wonderful memeories you will have about this whole journey. To the big brother Joseph, have lots of fun with your new sister. For your mom and your family we pray that Ralph returns home safely. He is doing something he feels he needs to do, just hang in there. Lily will be some of a distraction for all of you for the next year. Utilize all of the family and friends around you to help you through this rough time, especially for your mom. Remember we love you guys and we will be by to visit again soon, we wanted to give you some time to re-adjust to the time change and being home with your new addtition. Love to all. Love Joe, Maryann, Gary, John & ThomasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25459466.post-1171927199708079322007-02-19T18:19:00.000-05:002007-02-19T18:19:00.000-05:00Welcome home! I am so glad that you are all back s...Welcome home! I am so glad that you are all back safe and sound. Lily Rose is so lucky to have Joseph as a big brother, and she will warm up to your mother once she is familiar with all her new surroundings. Welcome back, and thanks again for letting us all follow you through this miraculous journey.<BR/>God bless,<BR/>Ann H.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25459466.post-1171923891746210802007-02-19T17:24:00.000-05:002007-02-19T17:24:00.000-05:00Welcome home! Congratulations on being back in you...Welcome home! Congratulations on being back in your own beds drinking your own coffee. :)<BR/><BR/>PS. What's a lapper?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25459466.post-1171913652419484972007-02-19T14:34:00.000-05:002007-02-19T14:34:00.000-05:00WELCOME HOME!!!IM SURE IT IS SOOOOO GOOD TO BE HOM...WELCOME HOME!!!<BR/>IM SURE IT IS SOOOOO GOOD TO BE HOME,ALTHOUGH THE NEWS ABOUT RALPH WAS UPSETTING AND HEARING ABOUT AUNT LILY AND HOW UPSET SHE IS IS HEART BREAKING BUT PLEASE KNOW YOU ALL ESPEC.RALPH ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I WAS SO GLAD TO HEAR JOE WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE AIRPORT IM SURE IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST PARTS COMING HOME I KNOW I WOULD HAVE BEEN DOWN TOO IF HE THERE BUT IN THE END IT ALL WORKED OUT:) I WAS GOING TO GIVE YOU A CALL BUT I DIDNT BECAUSE IM SURE YOU GUYS ARE SO BUSY SO I WANT FOR YOU TO CALL WHEN YOU GET A CHANCE I WOULD LOVE TO SPEAK TO YOU!!!WHEN YOUR READY PLEASE CALL. IF YOU GUYS NEED ANYTHING AND I MEAN ANYTHING PLEASE LET US KNOW WE ARE HERE FOR YOU ALL NO MATTER WHAT AND EVEN THOUGH WE DONT SEE EACH OTHER AS OFTEN OUR DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN FAMILY IS FAMILY AND THATS IT!!SO DONT ANY OF YOU FORGET THAT. ALL MY LOVE TO YOU ALL XOXO JANINEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25459466.post-1171900174046788192007-02-19T10:49:00.000-05:002007-02-19T10:49:00.000-05:00So glad you got home safe and to joseph being at t...So glad you got home safe and to joseph being at the airport too, but sorry that your brother has been called away and that it is hard on your mum, hoping she feels better soon.larahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653760702650600189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25459466.post-1171824812359628632007-02-18T13:53:00.000-05:002007-02-18T13:53:00.000-05:00Glad everyone is home safely. For your mother you...Glad everyone is home safely. For your mother you need to read Psalm 91. My son spent a year in IRAQ. I read that scripture verse every morning. You will be in our prayers. VickiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25459466.post-1171810643538664722007-02-18T09:57:00.000-05:002007-02-18T09:57:00.000-05:00WELCOME HOME!!! So glad that you're home safe and ...WELCOME HOME!!! So glad that you're home safe and back with Joseph!! Can't wait to see pics.<BR/>I am so sorry you're brother had to leave. I hope you're mom is able to find comfort. My brother has been there twice now and we pray all the time there won't be a third time. <BR/>Congrats again!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16991904043137102552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25459466.post-1171808882767169292007-02-18T09:28:00.000-05:002007-02-18T09:28:00.000-05:00Hi guys...I am so glad to hear that you arrived ho...Hi guys...<BR/>I am so glad to hear that you arrived home safe and you had a good flight. I am sure once Lily Rose is around your Mom, she will absolutely love her like all of us do! I am shocked to hear about Ralph, wow, that happened fast! We support what he is doing but can only imagine your fears. He has a lot to come home to, and know that he will do what he has to and come home safely! I called your cell and was glad that I got your voicemail, I didn't want to bother you guys, just wanted to let you all know that we were thinking about you and your safe return! Give me a call when things settle, in the meantime, enjoy your family and treasure all the moments of Lily meeting the entire family and the time she has with Joseph. Take lots of pictures!!<BR/>Love you guys!!<BR/>WELCOME HOME!!<BR/>Love,<BR/>Joey, Trish and JoJoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com