tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post490001335711160604..comments2023-06-06T05:43:55.036-04:00Comments on Finally... Mia: Tonggu VisitKristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06343107356826783147noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-48526328275875658072011-06-02T15:30:16.747-04:002011-06-02T15:30:16.747-04:00shedding tears. what a gift. what incredible, pric...shedding tears. what a gift. what incredible, priceless, amazing gifts.kitchuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03907460384010952009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-74135845777944035232011-06-01T22:34:26.512-04:002011-06-01T22:34:26.512-04:00Krista, this day will stay in your memory forever....Krista, this day will stay in your memory forever. From meeting the woman who cared for your little Mia so lovingly in her early days, to the specially made pendant, to the well documented journal, to that wonderfully joyous photo of the two of you in front of the copper drum with the red thread. All so incredibly touching. Mia is so fortunate that you have preserved this little bit of history for her - and you are so fortunate to have all those questions answered about your girl's early life. I am filled with joy that you and Mia have found each other - your forever family.Sarah in MTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-52505387224277218422011-06-01T19:56:13.813-04:002011-06-01T19:56:13.813-04:00Your experience echos mine so very closely when I ...Your experience echos mine so very closely when I visited the orphanage, saw the foster family and that same book I received back. I had no expectations that I'd ever see it again either. But like you, every question was in and so many memories that I wasn't there for but I can share. I know so very deeply how much this all means to you, I am so grateful you've had this wonderful experience too. Thanks for sharing the thoughts I never really did.dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03893844670965039387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-83408689193496771732011-05-31T23:59:47.496-04:002011-05-31T23:59:47.496-04:00What a gift that you got to do this!!!!!!! So hap...What a gift that you got to do this!!!!!!! So happy for you guys. I think this will mean so much to your girl!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02776925630204534781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-63822131851547532872011-05-31T22:49:21.521-04:002011-05-31T22:49:21.521-04:00Oh!!! I am SO happy for you! Such wonderful gift...Oh!!! I am SO happy for you! Such wonderful gifts for you and Mia! Blessings unmeasurable!!!<br /><br />CatherineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-15666046816989265012011-05-31T22:09:11.127-04:002011-05-31T22:09:11.127-04:00OH, I am so happy for you. As one of the first gro...OH, I am so happy for you. As one of the first groups adopting from Tonggu, we were not allowed to visit the county at all. This is a day you will treasure forever. And this is the FIRST TIME I've seen that copper drum statue. I know the story about the rock, but I didn't realize they have a statue commemorating the county name.a Tonggu Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01365812914466181060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-43456024801236529662011-05-31T20:20:58.639-04:002011-05-31T20:20:58.639-04:00What a wonderful, priceless gift you were given to...What a wonderful, priceless gift you were given to be able to experience this piece of Mia's story. I cried through this post! Thank you for sharing this amazing experience with us.<br />Blessings.Anihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513687544829152823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-88734381305791343792011-05-31T18:32:05.021-04:002011-05-31T18:32:05.021-04:00I'm so glad you got to go to Tonggu. Our littl...I'm so glad you got to go to Tonggu. Our little girl is also from Tonggu. I wish we could've gone to the orphanage. <br />You're little Mia is so precious. Congratulations. SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05395019446279644915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-18198055214299671292011-05-31T17:37:24.507-04:002011-05-31T17:37:24.507-04:00ok. tears. remembering our orphanage visit day. gi...ok. tears. remembering our orphanage visit day. giving our foster mama her locket. taking all the pics. what memories you bring back. co planning to go and do it again!!! thx for sharing. i read every post.nicolehttp://coloradomomof5.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-45814348942237403752011-05-31T06:35:23.194-04:002011-05-31T06:35:23.194-04:00Oh you guys are soooo lucky - we're over the m...Oh you guys are soooo lucky - we're over the moon for you!! We have managed to locate our son's FF - and have been able to exchange e-mails with them etc - but just can't wait for the chance to meet them one day!<br /><br />Great joy for you - and what a great chance for clossure for Mia one day!<br /><br />hugs - aus and co.Aushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740211277947404999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-25032386149924318052011-05-31T01:27:46.651-04:002011-05-31T01:27:46.651-04:00I too am crying to read this post. So wonderful t...I too am crying to read this post. So wonderful that you had this experience. We didn't get to do this when Jenny adopted Abby and we've always regretted it. Please ask Sissi if you could send us her email address. We had it and lost it and I would love to update her on Abby's growth. She made our time in Nanchang so very easy. Loving seeing Mia so happy. Such a beautiful little one. Blessings to you both. Sherry McCormick, Jenny's mom from www.waitingt4abby.com. Don't know why, but I can't post on google either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-8054375192402893632011-05-31T00:18:11.395-04:002011-05-31T00:18:11.395-04:00This is the most beautiful post I have ever read o...This is the most beautiful post I have ever read on someone's blog! I am so happy you had the opportunity to have this day! Sending lots of love your way!!!<br /><br />ZiggyThe H Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173439052589894062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-83230122587389420322011-05-30T21:20:29.595-04:002011-05-30T21:20:29.595-04:00How wonderful for you, for Mia, and for her foster...How wonderful for you, for Mia, and for her foster mother! This trip will be a treasured memory for all of you.<br /><br />RubyChina Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01501593747405465770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-58654613315824086052011-05-30T20:22:42.584-04:002011-05-30T20:22:42.584-04:00What a wonderful day, getting to spend time in her...What a wonderful day, getting to spend time in her hometown and create such an amazing memory with her foster mom. You exude happiness... I have been loving how much and how often you have been able to post. What a great journal of your time in Mia's homeland. She will treasure it forever!~Kristen https://www.blogger.com/profile/13309910177603887002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-3805822008871481582011-05-30T19:14:13.251-04:002011-05-30T19:14:13.251-04:00I am so happy that the day went well.I am so happy that the day went well.KJShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17649553064266666330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-54652608103647534872011-05-30T19:01:24.150-04:002011-05-30T19:01:24.150-04:00Wow. An amazing opportunity for both you and Mia. ...Wow. An amazing opportunity for both you and Mia. Love that you presented the pendant to the foster mom. Such a thoughtful and heartfelt gift. Jealous that Mia will keep a bow on for so long! Now get on your way and get that girl home! =) <br />- Shannnon (Ellie's mom) who can't seem to log for some reason...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-16235190329260456192011-05-30T16:06:05.983-04:002011-05-30T16:06:05.983-04:00You made me cry! Beautiful, just beautiful, I am ...You made me cry! Beautiful, just beautiful, I am so happy for you all that you were able to have this wonderful and so precious meeting, it really is such gift for everyone, Mia, you, her amazing Foster Mother and all who were present. Thank you for sharing and what a fantastic mother and all round lovely person you are!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-33447341313637514692011-05-30T14:51:51.141-04:002011-05-30T14:51:51.141-04:00You thought of everything! How wonderful! You and ...You thought of everything! How wonderful! You and Mia (and Carla) will have such beautiful memories! Can't wait until you're home!<br />Lisa B., Franklin, OHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-77724675982269472932011-05-30T14:04:38.429-04:002011-05-30T14:04:38.429-04:00I received the gift of a beautiful book full of ph...I received the gift of a beautiful book full of photos and information for Hannah from her orphanage and had the wonderful opportunity to meet 2 or 3 times Sofia's foster mother. Your post brought me to tears reliving both events over again - you are so right about how special these moments, these fragments of history are. I'm so happy for you both that you have received so much from the foster family - it is definitely something to treasure forever.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711583593777948158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-75294894832476468462011-05-30T14:04:19.307-04:002011-05-30T14:04:19.307-04:00That is an awesome visit! Amazing. You are very fo...That is an awesome visit! Amazing. You are very fortunate indeed to have had Mia in a foster home and to be able to meet the foster family is amazing. <br />Having all that information for her will benefit her enormously.<br />Congratulations again!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014999447222122396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-26569848492224348272011-05-30T13:08:14.926-04:002011-05-30T13:08:14.926-04:00I am so glad you had the opportunity to meet Mia&#...I am so glad you had the opportunity to meet Mia's Foster Mother. What an amazing day. I had some thoughts as I was reading about how she wanted to stay with you and wasn't too interested in going to her Foster Mom- There is a palpable bond between you and Mia. It is a rare thing, this relationship I see unfolding in these pictures. There is so much love and trust- it comes through in every single picture. You and Mia- it's a special thing, I can feel it all of the way in Ohio. It is deep and real and true and these days in China will carry you all the remaining days of your life.Michalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09869212261483706065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-20768267324140718422011-05-30T11:48:56.895-04:002011-05-30T11:48:56.895-04:00What an amazing blessing!!!! So thankful that Mia...What an amazing blessing!!!! So thankful that Mia has so much information and a connection to her foster mother.<br /><br />May God bless her foster family for their love and care of the babies.<br /><br />TraciTracihttp://www.journeytojaden.typepad.com/from_moms_perspectivenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-32692612225109945662011-05-30T11:40:52.121-04:002011-05-30T11:40:52.121-04:00Great post. Of course brought tears. I couldn'...Great post. Of course brought tears. I couldn't help but notice the "Red Thread" that is tied around the drum in the picture.<br />Beautiful picture...it says it all!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12939725344309964135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-52753183746183566102011-05-30T11:34:48.471-04:002011-05-30T11:34:48.471-04:00I am crying happy tears of joy for you...... I kn...I am crying happy tears of joy for you...... I know what the day means to you and what it will mean to Mia in the future. You are correct..... there are no words to express the range of emotions you go through when seeing their humble beginnings and meeting those that cared for them. These pictures will preserve the memories to last a lifetime!<br /><br />So glad that she is feeling better and you survived the 8 hour road trip:)<br /><br />Love and Blessings to you, Carla, and Mia~<br /><br />LisaHalf Gaelic, Half Garlic!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17227046808604837073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574698533535873072.post-40620730684669884542011-05-30T11:14:59.355-04:002011-05-30T11:14:59.355-04:00A big day you'll remember for the rest of your...A big day you'll remember for the rest of your life♥Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15955072976558272716noreply@blogger.com