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10/22/06
Dear Belane... love readers
Posted by : Erin H in Transracial/Transcultural Adoption Blog at 09:40 pm , 356 words, 91 views
Categories: Belane's Adoption
Categories: Belane's Adoption
Hi All,
Thanks for all the comments. It is a lot of fun to have so many people reading along. I have to say that for last night and this morning it is very nice to have something to keep me busy.
Just a few quick comments from this morning...
The camera crew is not here. They are planning on being at the airport when we arrive though...they want to capture all of the kids meeting Belane for the first time. Then they will follow us home and get some footage of our first few days.
The pizza was good...the sleep even better. Eight uninterupted hours of laying down...ahhhhhhh....bliss. I am not jetlagged at all...landing in the early evening is perfect because you eat and settle in, and then are so exhausted it is easy sleep for the night.
Oh, and the disappointing news...there won't be any photos until we get home. We brought the camera of course, but Josh forgot the things we need to get photos onto the computer. Sorry! But I promise there will be plenty when we get home.
SPONSOR
Anyway, now to the point of the blog. I wanted to get this up before we left, but in all of the "last minute dashes" I didn't get a chance.
Many of you out there have been some of my biggest support throughout this adoption. Even though there are many I haven't met in person, I consider a lot of you my dear friends. What I would like from you, is to comment on this email and write a quick (or not so quick) note to Belane.
I am saving this for her baby book...I want to show her some day how many people were excited for her, and praying for her and caring about her. I think it is a very special thing. So do it. Unlurk you lurkers...even if it is just for one comment. :)
That's all for now. :)
More soon!
So, if you are out there reading...even if you have never left a comment before, please leave a comment for Belane.
Thanks for all the comments. It is a lot of fun to have so many people reading along. I have to say that for last night and this morning it is very nice to have something to keep me busy.
Just a few quick comments from this morning...
The camera crew is not here. They are planning on being at the airport when we arrive though...they want to capture all of the kids meeting Belane for the first time. Then they will follow us home and get some footage of our first few days.
The pizza was good...the sleep even better. Eight uninterupted hours of laying down...ahhhhhhh....bliss. I am not jetlagged at all...landing in the early evening is perfect because you eat and settle in, and then are so exhausted it is easy sleep for the night.
Oh, and the disappointing news...there won't be any photos until we get home. We brought the camera of course, but Josh forgot the things we need to get photos onto the computer. Sorry! But I promise there will be plenty when we get home.
SPONSOR
Many of you out there have been some of my biggest support throughout this adoption. Even though there are many I haven't met in person, I consider a lot of you my dear friends. What I would like from you, is to comment on this email and write a quick (or not so quick) note to Belane.
I am saving this for her baby book...I want to show her some day how many people were excited for her, and praying for her and caring about her. I think it is a very special thing. So do it. Unlurk you lurkers...even if it is just for one comment. :)
That's all for now. :)
More soon!
So, if you are out there reading...even if you have never left a comment before, please leave a comment for Belane.
Comments, Pingbacks:
Comment from: Bethany [Member] 
Belane,
I am glad to be the first to leave a note for you and your mom. I know that all of your brothers and sisters are so excited to get to hold you in there arms. You have a very special place in a lot of people's hearts, including mine. You will be an instument to open so many eyes. You will knock down so many of the stereotyed walls that surround your HIV status and that of so many children. I just wanted you to know that you are loved by the best mom and dad on the planet. Your divine worth is already known to many. I love you and want you to know that. I can't wait to give you big hugs.
Love,
Boo
I am glad to be the first to leave a note for you and your mom. I know that all of your brothers and sisters are so excited to get to hold you in there arms. You have a very special place in a lot of people's hearts, including mine. You will be an instument to open so many eyes. You will knock down so many of the stereotyed walls that surround your HIV status and that of so many children. I just wanted you to know that you are loved by the best mom and dad on the planet. Your divine worth is already known to many. I love you and want you to know that. I can't wait to give you big hugs.
Love,
Boo
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10/22/06 @ 21:49
Comment from: Mel [Member]
Belane
I have been following your jouney to your forever family. You seem like such a special little girl and I am soooo happy that in just a few hours you will get to see your family. I think about you and read about you...via your mom's blog....often. Take care.
Melanie
I have been following your jouney to your forever family. You seem like such a special little girl and I am soooo happy that in just a few hours you will get to see your family. I think about you and read about you...via your mom's blog....often. Take care.
Melanie
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10/22/06 @ 21:57
Comment from: Sherry [Member]
Dear Belane,
Following your mom's journey to you has been emotional and inspiring. I have not met your mom in person, but I did meet you at AHOPE in June 2006. I wish you the very best with your new family in the US. I'm not sure anything can equal the love this family feels for you. May this be a wonderful beginning to the rest of your life.
Sherry
Following your mom's journey to you has been emotional and inspiring. I have not met your mom in person, but I did meet you at AHOPE in June 2006. I wish you the very best with your new family in the US. I'm not sure anything can equal the love this family feels for you. May this be a wonderful beginning to the rest of your life.
Sherry
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10/22/06 @ 22:20
Comment from: fosteringlove [Member]
Hi Erin, Josh, Belane and the Whole H. Family-
I just wanted to send a quick note to wish you all this best this morning (Ethiopian time) in your reunification and say that as soon as I get home from work Monday evening (PST in the US), I will write a more meaningful note. Here's to a safe and wonderful journey together in Ethiopia, on the way home and for the rest of your lives!
Lots of Love,
Angela
I just wanted to send a quick note to wish you all this best this morning (Ethiopian time) in your reunification and say that as soon as I get home from work Monday evening (PST in the US), I will write a more meaningful note. Here's to a safe and wonderful journey together in Ethiopia, on the way home and for the rest of your lives!
Lots of Love,
Angela
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10/22/06 @ 22:26
Comment from: Ginger [Member] · http://donaldandginger.blogspot.com/
· http://donaldandginger.blogspot.com/
Dear Belane,
We met you this past June 2006 and so enjoyed seeing your beautiful face in person and listening to you and all your friends sing us beautiful songs. We've been praying that you would be in your parents' arms again soon, and here you are so prayers have been answered. You are truly a blessing to your family and to the world, never forget that.
Ginger
We met you this past June 2006 and so enjoyed seeing your beautiful face in person and listening to you and all your friends sing us beautiful songs. We've been praying that you would be in your parents' arms again soon, and here you are so prayers have been answered. You are truly a blessing to your family and to the world, never forget that.
Ginger
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10/22/06 @ 22:29
Comment from: hebbyhoo [Member]
Belane-What a beautiful little girl you are. Welcome to your new family. You don't know me, but hopefully someday we will meet. You are loved even here in Washington State. Congratulations on your new family.
Blessings,
Sandra Raskell
P.S. Tell mommy to take pictures of a certain little girl. :)
Blessings,
Sandra Raskell
P.S. Tell mommy to take pictures of a certain little girl. :)
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10/22/06 @ 22:36
Comment from: L [Member]
Dear Belane,
Welcome home. I wish you much happiness in this new part of your life journey. You are surrounded by love... what a precious and special gift you are to those around you, and to those who you touch who will never meet you. All the best to you.
Welcome home. I wish you much happiness in this new part of your life journey. You are surrounded by love... what a precious and special gift you are to those around you, and to those who you touch who will never meet you. All the best to you.
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10/22/06 @ 23:08
Comment from: bibba1bro [Member]
The story of your special family and how much they really love and want you is so inspiring. You are a beautiful, smart girl who is loved by many including those you'll never meet. I am blessed to hear your story and know that someday you too will understand the pure joy its brought to so many. Your parents love you very much and that love has shown many of us what really matters most in this world, FAMILY.
Your friend,
Sheridan
Your friend,
Sheridan
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10/22/06 @ 23:08
Comment from: bclarke [Member]
Dear Belane,
Your mom was a great support to me when we were adopting our girls from Ethiopia in February of 06. Even though I have been terrible about keeping in contact I have been reading about your parents journey to you and I wanted to let you know that the moment your mommy laid eyes on you she wrote about it and we all knew that you were to be her daughter. You are a blessing to your family. Live strong and proud and have a happy, wonderful life. You and your family are in my prayers.
Bev C.
Your mom was a great support to me when we were adopting our girls from Ethiopia in February of 06. Even though I have been terrible about keeping in contact I have been reading about your parents journey to you and I wanted to let you know that the moment your mommy laid eyes on you she wrote about it and we all knew that you were to be her daughter. You are a blessing to your family. Live strong and proud and have a happy, wonderful life. You and your family are in my prayers.
Bev C.
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10/22/06 @ 23:16
Comment from: tw [Member]
Dear Belane,
Ever since I first heard about how your mom and dad fell head-over-heels in love with you when they were in Ethiopia picking up your brother, I have been hoping and praying that all would go well for them to bring you home, too! Now it's finally happening, and I am so happy for all of you. You are getting the greatest family, and I know they are getting one amazing little girl. You are perfect for each other and so, so blessed. Enjoy the wonderful life you have ahead of you, Belane, and know that you are one very loved little girl. (And talk your parents into coming up to show you off in person, will ya?)
Love,
Tana and family
PS We're praying all goes smoothly, Erin!
Ever since I first heard about how your mom and dad fell head-over-heels in love with you when they were in Ethiopia picking up your brother, I have been hoping and praying that all would go well for them to bring you home, too! Now it's finally happening, and I am so happy for all of you. You are getting the greatest family, and I know they are getting one amazing little girl. You are perfect for each other and so, so blessed. Enjoy the wonderful life you have ahead of you, Belane, and know that you are one very loved little girl. (And talk your parents into coming up to show you off in person, will ya?)
Love,
Tana and family
PS We're praying all goes smoothly, Erin!
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10/22/06 @ 23:22
Comment from: panwasmom [Member]
Dear Belane,
You are a beautiful little girl who will be a wonderful blessing to your new family as they have anxiously awaited this day to finally bring you home for good where you belong. You are loved and prayed over by many who haven't even met you--the Lord must truly have a special plan for your life.
May you be blessed with continued good health and strength, and lots of love, hugs and kisses from your new family!
Love,
Heidi H.
You are a beautiful little girl who will be a wonderful blessing to your new family as they have anxiously awaited this day to finally bring you home for good where you belong. You are loved and prayed over by many who haven't even met you--the Lord must truly have a special plan for your life.
May you be blessed with continued good health and strength, and lots of love, hugs and kisses from your new family!
Love,
Heidi H.
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10/22/06 @ 23:28
Comment from: Sandra Hanks Benoiton [Member] · http://international.adoptionblogs.com/
· http://international.adoptionblogs.com/
Dear Belane,
You're going to love being adopted and having a family.
Congratulations to you, your mom and dad and your siblings.
Families RULE!
Love,
Sam and Cj Benoiton
You're going to love being adopted and having a family.
Congratulations to you, your mom and dad and your siblings.
Families RULE!
Love,
Sam and Cj Benoiton
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10/23/06 @ 00:54
Comment from: Rebeccakbingham [Member]
Belane,
I "met" your mom when I was looking into adopting from Ethiopia. It was right as she was waiting for Ben to come home. I remember reading all about your family and thinking how much fun it would be for Ben to grow up with them. Your mom and dad are the most kind, patient and talented parents I have ever heard of.
I "met" your mom when I was looking into adopting from Ethiopia. It was right as she was waiting for Ben to come home. I remember reading all about your family and thinking how much fun it would be for Ben to grow up with them. Your mom and dad are the most kind, patient and talented parents I have ever heard of.
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10/23/06 @ 01:25
Comment from: Rebeccakbingham [Member]
ahh..that sent too soon..... so to continue,
Reading about your family and their daily life inspires me to be a better mother and friend. I know you will be welcomed into a home that is full of love and laughing and hugs, but also rules and consequences and boundries. All of these things are what will help you grow into a strong and loving woman. So you can become a monther just like your mom.
So many of us have "waited" for you to come home and have prayed for you. You are a pioneer in a family of pioneers. Can't wait to see the picture with your face surrounded by all the other H kids.
R
Reading about your family and their daily life inspires me to be a better mother and friend. I know you will be welcomed into a home that is full of love and laughing and hugs, but also rules and consequences and boundries. All of these things are what will help you grow into a strong and loving woman. So you can become a monther just like your mom.
So many of us have "waited" for you to come home and have prayed for you. You are a pioneer in a family of pioneers. Can't wait to see the picture with your face surrounded by all the other H kids.
R
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10/23/06 @ 01:27
Comment from: Coley S. [Member] · http://unplanned-pregnancy.adoptionblogs.com/
· http://unplanned-pregnancy.adoptionblogs.com/
Dear Belane,
You have just become part of a super big, super special, forever family!!
Welcome home! :)
You have just become part of a super big, super special, forever family!!
Welcome home! :)
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10/23/06 @ 01:52
Comment from: Anna [Member]
Dear Belane,
I've never met your mom or dad, but I have been following with interest their journey to bring you home. I can tell that you have become part of a truly wonderful family. I remember one day your mom writing that she will "love the stuffing" out of you, and I know that your dad and siblings will too.
I'm so thrilled for you and your family that you have found each other. All the best for the wonderful life that is ahead of you.
With much love,
Anna (from New Zealand)
I've never met your mom or dad, but I have been following with interest their journey to bring you home. I can tell that you have become part of a truly wonderful family. I remember one day your mom writing that she will "love the stuffing" out of you, and I know that your dad and siblings will too.
I'm so thrilled for you and your family that you have found each other. All the best for the wonderful life that is ahead of you.
With much love,
Anna (from New Zealand)
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10/23/06 @ 03:55
Comment from: Anne [Member] · http://wmfamily.typepad.com
· http://wmfamily.typepad.com
Dear Belane,
Your family has been waiting a long time to be able to bring you home and be with you forever. We are so happy for all of you! You are so loved! Many wishes for love and joy from our family to you and yours.
Anne WM and family
New Mexico
Your family has been waiting a long time to be able to bring you home and be with you forever. We are so happy for all of you! You are so loved! Many wishes for love and joy from our family to you and yours.
Anne WM and family
New Mexico
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10/23/06 @ 05:58
Comment from: richlisad [Member]
Belane,
You are a very special little girl, and one who we delight in being able to follow your journey up to now, and will continue to delight in watching as you grow into whoever God has destined for you to be.
Our little girl will also be coming home soon from AHOPE, and our families will certainly remain friends so you can get to know each other.
We pray for you often, and we will still do that after you are home. Know that you are loved little one.
Rich & Lisa Downen
You are a very special little girl, and one who we delight in being able to follow your journey up to now, and will continue to delight in watching as you grow into whoever God has destined for you to be.
Our little girl will also be coming home soon from AHOPE, and our families will certainly remain friends so you can get to know each other.
We pray for you often, and we will still do that after you are home. Know that you are loved little one.
Rich & Lisa Downen
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10/23/06 @ 07:14
Comment from: MBerry [Member]
Dear Belane,
What a beautiful little girl you are! You and your new family have been such a wonderful inspiration to our family! We are so excited for you to meet your brothers and sisters. They are all going to love you! May your life be full of joy and love.
Love,
Melinda, Rob, Jack, Nick, Sydney, and Charlie
What a beautiful little girl you are! You and your new family have been such a wonderful inspiration to our family! We are so excited for you to meet your brothers and sisters. They are all going to love you! May your life be full of joy and love.
Love,
Melinda, Rob, Jack, Nick, Sydney, and Charlie
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10/23/06 @ 07:28
Comment from: lisagoguen [Member]
Belane,
I have also been following your family's journey to you! It has been a wonderful journey and very inspiring !! We know you will enjoy your family and be loved in so many ways.I am also hoping that your mom will keep doing a great job with her blog and that she will also keep sharing pictures of you and your family often !
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person YOU are the world"
Lisa
Canada
I have also been following your family's journey to you! It has been a wonderful journey and very inspiring !! We know you will enjoy your family and be loved in so many ways.I am also hoping that your mom will keep doing a great job with her blog and that she will also keep sharing pictures of you and your family often !
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person YOU are the world"
Lisa
Canada
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10/23/06 @ 07:48
Comment from: Nohe 5 [Member]
Belane,
I have been following your parents' adoption journey for months. I know that your mother's arms and heart have ached for you. I am so happy that you are finally going to be reunited with the family God planned for you all along.
Blessings,
All the Nohes from Nohe 5
I have been following your parents' adoption journey for months. I know that your mother's arms and heart have ached for you. I am so happy that you are finally going to be reunited with the family God planned for you all along.
Blessings,
All the Nohes from Nohe 5
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10/23/06 @ 07:49
Comment from: 3+4more [Member]
Belane,
Your mommy's blog is one of the first blogs about Ethiopian adoption that I started reading, back when she thought Ben's adoption would make her have "enough" kids.
I remember her first post about you, and I was so excited when she told us she was adopting you. I have learned a lot from the information your mom has shared with all of us and have been part of the wide-spread prayer team for your process.
You are a special little girl, and your adoption is a blessing to your family and because of your mommy's willingness to share has been an encouragement for many more families to adopt more children than they were considering.
We're all so glad you're coming home.
Sandee
Your mommy's blog is one of the first blogs about Ethiopian adoption that I started reading, back when she thought Ben's adoption would make her have "enough" kids.
I remember her first post about you, and I was so excited when she told us she was adopting you. I have learned a lot from the information your mom has shared with all of us and have been part of the wide-spread prayer team for your process.
You are a special little girl, and your adoption is a blessing to your family and because of your mommy's willingness to share has been an encouragement for many more families to adopt more children than they were considering.
We're all so glad you're coming home.
Sandee
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10/23/06 @ 07:57
Comment from: Michelle Vandepas [Member] · http://fost-adopt.adoptionblogs.com/
· http://fost-adopt.adoptionblogs.com/
Dear Belane,
Welcome to your forever family and your new home. May you have as much joy in your heart as you bring your new Mom and Dad.
Michelle
Welcome to your forever family and your new home. May you have as much joy in your heart as you bring your new Mom and Dad.
Michelle
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10/23/06 @ 08:12
Comment from: sarajean [Member]
Dear Belane,
I've been followng your story through your mom's blog for a few months now, and I am so very happy to see that you'll finally join your new family this week. I wish for you a life filled with happiness, mischief (for those Wednesday funnies), love, and blessings. You are joining a truly special family with remarkable values, love, and dedication.
While I have not had the honor of meeting your family I have been inspired by them through the telling of your story.
Blessings!
-Sara
I've been followng your story through your mom's blog for a few months now, and I am so very happy to see that you'll finally join your new family this week. I wish for you a life filled with happiness, mischief (for those Wednesday funnies), love, and blessings. You are joining a truly special family with remarkable values, love, and dedication.
While I have not had the honor of meeting your family I have been inspired by them through the telling of your story.
Blessings!
-Sara
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10/23/06 @ 08:14
Comment from: jen [Member] · www.learningpatience.wordpress.com
· www.learningpatience.wordpress.com
Dear Belane,
What a blessing it has been to me to hear your story! While I have never met your mom or your family in person, I pray for you often. You are such a blessing, the beautiful handiwork of God, and a sweet reminder that the best things are worth waiting for!
Blessings,
jen
What a blessing it has been to me to hear your story! While I have never met your mom or your family in person, I pray for you often. You are such a blessing, the beautiful handiwork of God, and a sweet reminder that the best things are worth waiting for!
Blessings,
jen
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10/23/06 @ 08:40
Comment from: jennmomtothree [Member]
Belane--
I will probably never meet you or your family, and yet, I feel so touched that God has allowed me to know about you, through your mom's blog. What a precious little girl you are.
Many of us KNEW that you had been specially chosen for your family as soon as we read your mom's first blog entry that mentioned you. Your mom and dad knew you were theirs as soon as they laid their eyes on you, too.
Thank you for being such a blessing to them, and to us, Belane. What a gift you are to your family, and to other families who have adopted - such miraculous signs as the love your mom felt for you the first time she held you remind us how powerful God's works are in our lives.
I will probably never meet you or your family, and yet, I feel so touched that God has allowed me to know about you, through your mom's blog. What a precious little girl you are.
Many of us KNEW that you had been specially chosen for your family as soon as we read your mom's first blog entry that mentioned you. Your mom and dad knew you were theirs as soon as they laid their eyes on you, too.
Thank you for being such a blessing to them, and to us, Belane. What a gift you are to your family, and to other families who have adopted - such miraculous signs as the love your mom felt for you the first time she held you remind us how powerful God's works are in our lives.
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10/23/06 @ 08:41
Comment from: Mary Owlhaven [Member] · http://ethiopia.adoptionblogs.com/
· http://ethiopia.adoptionblogs.com/
Dear Belane, I've known your mom for a bunch of years, and your family is a lot like mine. I know you'll love it.
God bless you sweetie!! I'm so glad you're not waiting anymore.
Love,
Mary, mom to many
God bless you sweetie!! I'm so glad you're not waiting anymore.
Love,
Mary, mom to many
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10/23/06 @ 09:21
Comment from: pastormacsann [Member]
Dearest Belane,
Your mommy is so generous that she let all of us share your family's adventure in finding you and bringing you to your forever family! Wasn't that nice of her? And your story has given others of us courage to bring other precious children home to their forever families too!
Always remember:
You are special and beautiful and loved so much, just because you're you!!
May God bless you abundantly!
Love,
Ann in NM
Your mommy is so generous that she let all of us share your family's adventure in finding you and bringing you to your forever family! Wasn't that nice of her? And your story has given others of us courage to bring other precious children home to their forever families too!
Always remember:
You are special and beautiful and loved so much, just because you're you!!
May God bless you abundantly!
Love,
Ann in NM
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10/23/06 @ 10:06
Comment from: klindfors [Member]
belane,
you found a home in your mama's lap and in her heart. now a new family and world joyously welcome you. may the spirits of your african parents be at peace because loving arms and loving hearts will now surround you always.
may you be who you were created to be. may you know who you truly are. may you shine!
love and peace to you:)
karin
you found a home in your mama's lap and in her heart. now a new family and world joyously welcome you. may the spirits of your african parents be at peace because loving arms and loving hearts will now surround you always.
may you be who you were created to be. may you know who you truly are. may you shine!
love and peace to you:)
karin
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10/23/06 @ 10:37
Comment from: knit2purl2 [Member]
Dear Belane,
What a wonderful family you have and how lucky they are to have you.
My family sends their love as you come home to your new home and family. Our wish for you is that you will always feel the love that surrounds you now and as you grow.
Kathleen
Solvang, California
What a wonderful family you have and how lucky they are to have you.
My family sends their love as you come home to your new home and family. Our wish for you is that you will always feel the love that surrounds you now and as you grow.
Kathleen
Solvang, California
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10/23/06 @ 10:55
Comment from: hollyrcpm [Member]
Dear Belane:
Welcome to a wonderful family! You will LOVE having a Mommy and Daddy and brothers and sisters to love you. You and your mama have inspired me to also adopt HIV+ children - won't you please come play with us when you come to Utah? It will be fun, I promise!!
Love, "Auntie" Holly and many Richardson "cousins"
Welcome to a wonderful family! You will LOVE having a Mommy and Daddy and brothers and sisters to love you. You and your mama have inspired me to also adopt HIV+ children - won't you please come play with us when you come to Utah? It will be fun, I promise!!
Love, "Auntie" Holly and many Richardson "cousins"
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10/23/06 @ 11:03
Comment from: Waiting for Iyasu [Member]
Dear Belane,
I am so happy that you have a family again, and an especially wonderful one at that! I wish you a future filled with happiness and dreams.
I am so happy that you have a family again, and an especially wonderful one at that! I wish you a future filled with happiness and dreams.
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10/23/06 @ 12:47
Comment from: mmrobinson [Member]
Dear Belane,
I have been reading about you and your homecoming since the beginning and I just want to say how happy I am for you and your family. I met your brother Ben last December when I was in Ethiopia picking up my daughter Lidya, so I've felt a connection to your family for a long time. If you and your family are ever in or near Berkeley, CA I would love to meet you all.
Monica Robinson
I have been reading about you and your homecoming since the beginning and I just want to say how happy I am for you and your family. I met your brother Ben last December when I was in Ethiopia picking up my daughter Lidya, so I've felt a connection to your family for a long time. If you and your family are ever in or near Berkeley, CA I would love to meet you all.
Monica Robinson
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10/23/06 @ 13:36
Comment from: katie [Member]
What a wonderful world it is that you and your family have met, Belane. You have many fans in Colorado, just like your mom. We hope you have a safe trip home, and you know how loved you are. Welcome home!!
Katie
Katie
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10/23/06 @ 16:57
Comment from: Ashley [Member] · http://www.baby-bobo.com
· http://www.baby-bobo.com
Dear Belane,
What a wonderful family you have and how blessed they are that you are joining them! You are such a beautiful little girl and such a sweet reminder of love for the rest of us.
Blessings,
Ashley
What a wonderful family you have and how blessed they are that you are joining them! You are such a beautiful little girl and such a sweet reminder of love for the rest of us.
Blessings,
Ashley
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10/23/06 @ 17:19
Comment from: binhsma [Member]
Dear Belane,
I am another adoptive mom and I have followed your story from the start. I knew when your momma first told us all about you that you had found a place in your forever family.Never forget that you are a blessing and a miracle to your family.God has held you in the palm of His hand and will care for your always.Be happy dear Belane and always celebrate your life and your family!
Dawn
in OR
I am another adoptive mom and I have followed your story from the start. I knew when your momma first told us all about you that you had found a place in your forever family.Never forget that you are a blessing and a miracle to your family.God has held you in the palm of His hand and will care for your always.Be happy dear Belane and always celebrate your life and your family!
Dawn
in OR
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10/23/06 @ 17:31
Comment from: Brian [Member] · http://onthefly.wordpress.com/
· http://onthefly.wordpress.com/
Dear Belane,
I started reading your mom's blog when she first announced she would be adopting you. I feel like you're coming home to us, even though you live 3 states away.
Welcome home!!!
-Brian in CA
I started reading your mom's blog when she first announced she would be adopting you. I feel like you're coming home to us, even though you live 3 states away.
Welcome home!!!
-Brian in CA
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10/23/06 @ 17:36
Comment from: arroller [Member]
Belane,
I'm so excited for you and for your parents that you're finally together again! This time for good.
God Bless,
Angela :-)
I'm so excited for you and for your parents that you're finally together again! This time for good.
God Bless,
Angela :-)
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10/23/06 @ 17:49
Comment from: Peanut [Member]
Dear Belane,
I have loved seeing your pictures and hearing your Mommy talk about her journey to bring you home! I want to share with you my favorite Bible passage because I believe it rings so true for you & your family.
"Now Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certian of what we do not see."
Hebrews 11:1
God bless you! I know you are going to have a wonderful life!
Love, Peanut (Debbie)
I have loved seeing your pictures and hearing your Mommy talk about her journey to bring you home! I want to share with you my favorite Bible passage because I believe it rings so true for you & your family.
"Now Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certian of what we do not see."
Hebrews 11:1
God bless you! I know you are going to have a wonderful life!
Love, Peanut (Debbie)
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10/23/06 @ 19:13
Comment from: 7tawnie [Member]
Belane,
You have become such a part of my heart. I love your story. I love who you are. And I love what you stand for. Life at its best.
Taundra
You have become such a part of my heart. I love your story. I love who you are. And I love what you stand for. Life at its best.
Taundra
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10/23/06 @ 19:39
Comment from: patjrsmom [Member] · www.buildingtheark.blogspot.com
· www.buildingtheark.blogspot.com
Belane,
Yours is a story of hope. The hope of your parents to one day hold you in your arms, and the hope of the other children who wait. May your life continue to bring hope to all those you meet. God Bless!
The Marcoux Family
Oswego,IL
Yours is a story of hope. The hope of your parents to one day hold you in your arms, and the hope of the other children who wait. May your life continue to bring hope to all those you meet. God Bless!
The Marcoux Family
Oswego,IL
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10/23/06 @ 20:26
Comment from: heatherandheath [Member]
Belane,
I have been following your adoption story since the beginning. I am so happy you are finally coming home. You have wonderful parents who love you with all their heart. You are such a beautiful little girl. Congratulations sweetie:)
Heather McDonald
I have been following your adoption story since the beginning. I am so happy you are finally coming home. You have wonderful parents who love you with all their heart. You are such a beautiful little girl. Congratulations sweetie:)
Heather McDonald
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10/23/06 @ 20:48
Comment from: S [Member]
Dear Belane,
It has been an honor to follow your story. Please know you have friends tucked away in the north woods of Minnesota, and we are cheering you on always.
All the best,
Stephannie
It has been an honor to follow your story. Please know you have friends tucked away in the north woods of Minnesota, and we are cheering you on always.
All the best,
Stephannie
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10/23/06 @ 21:19
Comment from: chel [Member]
Belane, Sweety I wish you the best in life. You are truely blessed to be coming into this new family, equally as blessed as they are to have you as a new member:-)
Blessing to your new life sweety!
Chel
Blessing to your new life sweety!
Chel
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10/23/06 @ 21:20
Comment from: Robin D [Member]
Dear Sweet Belane,
Your family is so lucky to have such a sweet and beautiful little girl joining them! I am so happy for you all. Your mom is awesome and an inspiration for so many of us. We love you and your family even though we have never even met face to face. Although, I hope to someday.
Love,
Robin and the whole Decker family
Your family is so lucky to have such a sweet and beautiful little girl joining them! I am so happy for you all. Your mom is awesome and an inspiration for so many of us. We love you and your family even though we have never even met face to face. Although, I hope to someday.
Love,
Robin and the whole Decker family
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10/23/06 @ 22:28
Comment from: ekross [Member]
Dear Belane,
God is bringing you around the world to a family that loves and cares for you so much. I know that you have already blessed them so much and how excited they all are to have you come home. God bless you!
Emily in Thousand Oaks
Daughter to Kathleen in Solvang
God is bringing you around the world to a family that loves and cares for you so much. I know that you have already blessed them so much and how excited they all are to have you come home. God bless you!
Emily in Thousand Oaks
Daughter to Kathleen in Solvang
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10/23/06 @ 23:16
Comment from: JillF [Member]
Belane, To be loved by so many people is truly a blessing in and of itself. May your story thus far only be the begining of a beautiful long story with a very happy happy ending.
Love,
The Frasier Family
In Bountiful Utah
Love,
The Frasier Family
In Bountiful Utah
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10/23/06 @ 23:32
Comment from: jabby [Member]
Dear Belane,
Welcome to your forever family! Your mom & dad worked very hard to get you home quickly, and have been eagerly awaiting their chance to bring you home. I hope that you enjoy getting to know them and all of your brothers and sisters. I am looking forward to hearing more about you and the rest of your family as you settle in. Wishing you a happy and healthy future.
Julie
Welcome to your forever family! Your mom & dad worked very hard to get you home quickly, and have been eagerly awaiting their chance to bring you home. I hope that you enjoy getting to know them and all of your brothers and sisters. I am looking forward to hearing more about you and the rest of your family as you settle in. Wishing you a happy and healthy future.
Julie
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10/25/06 @ 09:24
Comment from: lmc [Member]
Dear Belane,
For many months now I have been reading your mother's blog. It is clear that you have a wonderful family that will love you and be there for you forever.
I will almost certainly never meet you or your family, but I am delighted that this blog has allowed me to witness such a powerful love that can stretch across the globe.
Very best wishes for the rest of your life,
Leesa.
Victoria, Australia.
For many months now I have been reading your mother's blog. It is clear that you have a wonderful family that will love you and be there for you forever.
I will almost certainly never meet you or your family, but I am delighted that this blog has allowed me to witness such a powerful love that can stretch across the globe.
Very best wishes for the rest of your life,
Leesa.
Victoria, Australia.
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10/28/06 @ 02:12
Comment from: ktwisc [Member]
Dear Belane,
Welcome to your wonderful family. We were lucky enough to be in Ethiopia in February 2006 when your mom and dad traveled to pick up your brother Ben. I remember the day when your parents volunteered at AHOPE and told us about you - I think they had already fallen in love with you. Your mom said "we just met the sweetest little girl!" It makes me so happy to know that you are a part of such a loving and kind family! I'll look forward to hearing more about you and wish you all the best!
Katie
Welcome to your wonderful family. We were lucky enough to be in Ethiopia in February 2006 when your mom and dad traveled to pick up your brother Ben. I remember the day when your parents volunteered at AHOPE and told us about you - I think they had already fallen in love with you. Your mom said "we just met the sweetest little girl!" It makes me so happy to know that you are a part of such a loving and kind family! I'll look forward to hearing more about you and wish you all the best!
Katie
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11/01/06 @ 10:38
Comment from: Leslie [Member] · http://esperanzadelalma.blogspot.com/
· http://esperanzadelalma.blogspot.com/
Dear Belane,
It has been such a joy to hear of your family's journey for you and they to come to be a family. May your future days be filled with love, health, hope and fun!
Leslie
It has been such a joy to hear of your family's journey for you and they to come to be a family. May your future days be filled with love, health, hope and fun!
Leslie
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11/03/06 @ 07:55
Comment from: ameees2girls [Member]
Dear Belane,
Your family's journey to you has been beautifully documented and has touched so many. I wish you happiness, health, success and courage. (I can tell their will be no shortage of love.) Welcome home!
Amy
Your family's journey to you has been beautifully documented and has touched so many. I wish you happiness, health, success and courage. (I can tell their will be no shortage of love.) Welcome home!
Amy
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11/03/06 @ 10:33
Comment from: Danielle [Member]
Dear Belane,
We are so happy you found your family and your family found you. You are such a beautiful little girl and you have already taught so many about HIV/AIDS and the children of AHOPE. When your mom first wrote about you on her blog we, like so many others, "knew" you were her child and she was your mom. That post encouraged others to sponsor children at AHOPE, and our family did so. The child we sponsored, because of you and your mom, seroconverted and was adopted by a family in Utah. We now sponsor a few other kids, all becuase of you, your mom and your wonderful family. We hope to someday meet you at one of our get togethers in Colorado!!
XXOO,
Danielle and Bryan
We are so happy you found your family and your family found you. You are such a beautiful little girl and you have already taught so many about HIV/AIDS and the children of AHOPE. When your mom first wrote about you on her blog we, like so many others, "knew" you were her child and she was your mom. That post encouraged others to sponsor children at AHOPE, and our family did so. The child we sponsored, because of you and your mom, seroconverted and was adopted by a family in Utah. We now sponsor a few other kids, all becuase of you, your mom and your wonderful family. We hope to someday meet you at one of our get togethers in Colorado!!
XXOO,
Danielle and Bryan
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11/03/06 @ 11:05
Comment from: Blaine1975 [Member]
Belane,
You are a precious blessing from God. You are the piece that was missing in the heart of your family. They are FULL of joy at the thought of your homecoming, and I feel privileged to have the opportunity to share in it.
Blessings,
Blaine
You are a precious blessing from God. You are the piece that was missing in the heart of your family. They are FULL of joy at the thought of your homecoming, and I feel privileged to have the opportunity to share in it.
Blessings,
Blaine
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11/03/06 @ 13:02
Comment from: pieberry [Member]
Belane,
I am so happy you are finally able to be with your forever family. They are so blessed to have a wonderful, amazing, sweet little girl like you!!
I am so happy you are finally able to be with your forever family. They are so blessed to have a wonderful, amazing, sweet little girl like you!!
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11/03/06 @ 15:59
Comment from: Kay [Member]
Belane
I have really enjoyed reading your story from the other end of the world. May God bless your your journey to come and your new life.
Kay (NZ)
I have really enjoyed reading your story from the other end of the world. May God bless your your journey to come and your new life.
Kay (NZ)
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11/03/06 @ 18:17
Comment from: cab10735 [Member]
Belane,
You are such a wonderful blessing. Although I have never met you, your mother, or your family, reading about you and your families' love, tenacity and perseverance have touched me profoundly. Thank you for being you and bringing such love to the world.
I wish you happiness and peace. Congratulations.
Carol
You are such a wonderful blessing. Although I have never met you, your mother, or your family, reading about you and your families' love, tenacity and perseverance have touched me profoundly. Thank you for being you and bringing such love to the world.
I wish you happiness and peace. Congratulations.
Carol
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11/03/06 @ 22:13
Comment from: Lexielyn [Member]
Hello Beautiful Baby Girl!
Oh, the first time I saw your sweet little face in a photo that your Mom posted, I just cried with joy. You remind me so much of my own sweet blessing from God. I am so happy that you have such a wonderful forever family. There were so many people who have been positively influenced by reading your story. It has been a blessing to read about your journey and all the way from South Carolina....we wish you Lots of Love!
Oh, the first time I saw your sweet little face in a photo that your Mom posted, I just cried with joy. You remind me so much of my own sweet blessing from God. I am so happy that you have such a wonderful forever family. There were so many people who have been positively influenced by reading your story. It has been a blessing to read about your journey and all the way from South Carolina....we wish you Lots of Love!
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11/04/06 @ 06:14
Comment from: SarahH [Member]
Dear sweet Belane,
Someday you will read all of these notes--and you will know that not only was your family waiting for you in Wyoming, but an entire online "family" was waiting for your safe arrival at home, too! It has been a joy to watch your mom and dad journey to get you, their precious daughter, HOME!
Nine months ago today, my husband and I left Ethiopia with our sweet son, Tefera. The day before leaving, we had spent time with your brother, Bekalu, knowing that your parents would be coming to get him in just a couple of weeks. It was during that time that they met you, and now......all this time later, you and your mama are on a plane right this minute probably somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean, soon to be reunited with your dad and all your siblings. I am overwhelmed with the thought.
Someday, I hope to meet you and your family, Belane.....God has blessed you with an incredible one. Make sure to keep your eyes on Him--He made you for a special purpose! You are loved by so, so many people--in Wyoming, in Ethiopia, all over the country, and around the world!
Someday you will read all of these notes--and you will know that not only was your family waiting for you in Wyoming, but an entire online "family" was waiting for your safe arrival at home, too! It has been a joy to watch your mom and dad journey to get you, their precious daughter, HOME!
Nine months ago today, my husband and I left Ethiopia with our sweet son, Tefera. The day before leaving, we had spent time with your brother, Bekalu, knowing that your parents would be coming to get him in just a couple of weeks. It was during that time that they met you, and now......all this time later, you and your mama are on a plane right this minute probably somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean, soon to be reunited with your dad and all your siblings. I am overwhelmed with the thought.
Someday, I hope to meet you and your family, Belane.....God has blessed you with an incredible one. Make sure to keep your eyes on Him--He made you for a special purpose! You are loved by so, so many people--in Wyoming, in Ethiopia, all over the country, and around the world!
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11/04/06 @ 09:41
Comment from: Quesita [Member]
Beautiful Belane-
I love to read your mommy's stories about you! I do not yet know the child who will some day become my daughter, but when I read your mommy's posts about the little girl who loves to be tickled and who loves lipgloss and who loves pink and who sleeps so well, it makes me wonder what my beautiful daughter will be like. She will be different of course, and she might like different things all together! Everybody is different, and that is a good thing! But when I read your mommy's posts, I get so excited watching her discover all the wonderful things that make you you! And it gets me all excited about meeting my daughter and learning all of the wonderful things that make her her!
I love to read your mommy's stories about you! I do not yet know the child who will some day become my daughter, but when I read your mommy's posts about the little girl who loves to be tickled and who loves lipgloss and who loves pink and who sleeps so well, it makes me wonder what my beautiful daughter will be like. She will be different of course, and she might like different things all together! Everybody is different, and that is a good thing! But when I read your mommy's posts, I get so excited watching her discover all the wonderful things that make you you! And it gets me all excited about meeting my daughter and learning all of the wonderful things that make her her!
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11/08/06 @ 15:35
Comment from: meaganebrown [Member]
Belane,
I first saw you on May 11, 2006. I walked into a room full of kids at AHOPE and you were right in the center of them all, wearing a precious red velvet dress and matching hair bow. You sparkled and had the sweetest disposition. I watched you the whole day, and I knew you were extraordinarily special.
A short time later I found out that you were soon to be adopted by a wonderful family. Watching your adoption story unfold has been so exciting!
Without a doubt, God has significant plans for your life. You are a blessing and inspiration to many, many people, Belane! I pray God's richest blessing upon your life.
Meagan Brown
I first saw you on May 11, 2006. I walked into a room full of kids at AHOPE and you were right in the center of them all, wearing a precious red velvet dress and matching hair bow. You sparkled and had the sweetest disposition. I watched you the whole day, and I knew you were extraordinarily special.
A short time later I found out that you were soon to be adopted by a wonderful family. Watching your adoption story unfold has been so exciting!
Without a doubt, God has significant plans for your life. You are a blessing and inspiration to many, many people, Belane! I pray God's richest blessing upon your life.
Meagan Brown
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11/09/06 @ 19:04
Comment from: jcashen [Member]
Dear Belane,
I've been reading your Mom's blog since before Ben joined your family, but this is my first time to comment. Your Mom wants you to know one day how many people have been waiting for you to come home to the United States. My daughter and I, in Louisiana, have been praying for you and waiting for the time when you could join your mom, dad, brothers and sisters. You are a blessed little girl and your family is blessed to have you join them. Welcome to America and God bless you with a happy and healthy future!
Judy and Jaimee Cashen
I've been reading your Mom's blog since before Ben joined your family, but this is my first time to comment. Your Mom wants you to know one day how many people have been waiting for you to come home to the United States. My daughter and I, in Louisiana, have been praying for you and waiting for the time when you could join your mom, dad, brothers and sisters. You are a blessed little girl and your family is blessed to have you join them. Welcome to America and God bless you with a happy and healthy future!
Judy and Jaimee Cashen
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11/11/06 @ 13:49
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