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Gotcha Day!

Gotcha Day! – Ava Ann ‘ZhiHui’ Valier
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  1. Kim
    April 3, 2009 at 8:50 am | #1

    Wow- I’m not sure I can compose myself to teach my next class. Thank you both for sharing these intimate moments with all of us! I feel like my heart is just exploding with joy when I see Ava. She is a very lucky little girl!

  2. Stephanie
    April 3, 2009 at 9:13 am | #2

    Julie,

    I am a friend of Jill McNeil’s and have followed your journey to Ava over the last several months. I am so happy for your family. Ava is beautiful! You have been in my thoughts and prayers throughtout your journey. Congratulations!
    God Bless,
    Stephanie

  3. Krista, Brad and Kaley Will
    April 3, 2009 at 9:29 am | #3

    What a special day! Thanks for letting us share in your “Gotcha” time. I can’t believe how calm she was the whole time. What a sweet little girl! Enjoy every moment.
    It is amazing how fast time goes, as today we are celebrating Kaley’s 3-year Gotcha Day Anniversary!
    Best wishes to your entire family! I bet Ava adores her new siblings.

  4. Shelly
    April 3, 2009 at 11:39 am | #4

    I don’t think I cried this much when I watched my own kids birth!! (Maybe it’s the music). “Kudos” to Chris, it’s absolutely a beautiful magical moment!! Thank you for sharing, Love ya!

  5. April 3, 2009 at 12:15 pm | #5

    OMG! I am in tears…how beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!

    Jon and Debbie South

  6. Kelly and Crew
    April 3, 2009 at 4:07 pm | #6

    Words cannot describe how special your sharing of Ava’s “Gotcha Day” is!! You all are equally as blessed. . . She is just too precious for words!! Enjoy every moment!
    Much happiness to all!

  7. Julie French
    April 3, 2009 at 5:35 pm | #7

    WOW!!! How emotional. How in the world were you able to hold it together? I can’t and all I’m doing is reading and looking at pictures.Every time I read your post the tears just start flowing. Thank you again for sharing your journey.Ava was so sweet at the airport! Everyone of you are truly blessed.

  8. Teonna Dick
    April 3, 2009 at 7:40 pm | #8

    OMG! What a moment. I caried and Victoria did too. It is so sweat and so nice to be able to watch and take in what all you have been through. I can’t even think about how you must have felt. She is so precious and I just can’t find the words to say what or how I feel for you and with this emotional journey you have taken and taken us on with you. God just knows what to do and when to do it. She is made for your family and you are very blessed to have her. Can’t wait to see her. You are very blessed to go from a family of 4 to a family of 5. You have three wonderful kids now and a wonderful family to be very thankful for.
    Your always in my paryers, Love, Teonna

  9. Kara Word
    April 4, 2009 at 10:07 am | #9

    Hi Julie and Chris I have been watching the journey and it was amazing to see how she takes to you and you to her right away.
    She is very lucky to have you and I must say you all to have found her. I couldn’t help but cry watching the video of you and her and the questions Chris was asking it was unreal but I was glad to be able to be apart of it. I wish you guys the best and she is beautiful.

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