I'm at a loss for words as I reflect upon last year at this time. So instead, I decided to create a video to commemorate this special day in the life of our family...the day we added Nadia Irina Ferguson to our family through the miracle of adoption.
This Is Home!
We love you Nadia and we can't imagine our lives without you in it! We're thankful that one year ago God allowed us a glimpse into how He adopts us into His family through opening our hearts to bring you into ours. What a miracle to behold! We will never forget that day or the journey to bring you home!!!
P.S. The actual date is tomorrow but I couldn't wait! Last year on this day, Thursday, Nadia became officially ours. Come to think of it, if I'm going by Ukrainian time, it already is June 17th! There, now I feel better about posting this a little 'early'. :)
P.P.S. If you want to watch this video full screen you can click on this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WHG6nw-33Q
Kristin! I had NO INTENTION of crying tonight, but oH MY..that was sooo beautiful!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI get especially emotional with the ones from Toma's orphanage...and sweet Nadia is one of my very favorite happy ending stories :) :)
It was a very beautiful video...I'd be SO darn proud of myself if I could make something like that :)
It was good to see your Dad in there too <3
Happy One Year at home Nadia!!!!
I love the footage of walking away from the orphanage. what a beautiful video and beautiful child! Brought me to tears...Such a lovely family you have.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, that was just AMAZING! Not to mention that I am seriouly impressed that you made it so professionally :) Fabulous, my friend. I cried.
ReplyDeleteWe love you, sweet Nadia. We're so glad you're HOME, where you belong. Happy one year...cannot wait to see how you blossom and grow in the year to come.
What a beautiful video!!! LOVED seeing the video of her staring into your faces and checking you out. So precious! Happy Gotcha Day, Nadia! I can't believe it's been a year already...wow. My Molly's birthday is the 17th...great day. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my God, this is a beautiful video, it brought tears to my eyes. How precious she is, I love the footage of the boys blowing bubbles with her. Happy 1 year home little princess!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Kristin...wonderful video! I remember when Nadia was just a sweet little face on the other side of the world...seems like forever ago!
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a blessing to watch. SO touched my heart to see her little face and yours together! Made for each other before the beginning of the world! Thanks for the sweet reminder of God's love for us and He so graciously accepts us in to His family! Love you Nadia and glad you are "home,sweet home!"
ReplyDelete1 year! Love the video. You did a great job on it. Sweet little Nadia has changed so much in one short year.
ReplyDeleteSo happy for her and your whole family!
Love this, Kristen. When you look back at the miraculous change in Nadia, her smile, her laughter, her love: she is eternally changed. One year ago, amazing gift. Precious!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a special video. I thoroughly enjoyed it. You can just see the sparkle in Nadia's eye as she feels her Mama and Daddy's love! Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYay!! 1 year home! We are so glad that you made this journey to get your sweet Nadia otherwise our paths may not have every crossed - even though we live just a few short blocks away. What a beautiful post!!! Nadia has grown so much in this last year! Wish I were home so I could run over to your house and give her a big hug and kiss :)
ReplyDeleteHappy One Year! Looking forward to many more happy years!
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