tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post6487518133980349663..comments2023-10-24T10:27:00.583-05:00Comments on Journey to Oakley: For This Child I Have Prayed - Gotcha Day AnniversaryJanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06035827887562512833noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-8964433395852200432008-06-12T00:00:00.000-05:002008-06-12T00:00:00.000-05:00Congratulations on your anniversary! I would love...Congratulations on your anniversary! I would love to get the girls together this summer. We just got back from a trip to the shore with 2 other China beauties. Claire has the same Bitty Baby and she takes her to church in the same dress. Gotta love these "girly girls"!<BR/><BR/>KeriKerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11967858167380568996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-51642109552920965712008-06-05T21:42:00.000-05:002008-06-05T21:42:00.000-05:00Happy Gotcha Day Anniversary! Oakley is just ador...Happy Gotcha Day Anniversary! Oakley is just adorable! Wishing you many more happy years together!Jodeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802683688710223167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-15825644350677742162008-06-04T21:52:00.000-05:002008-06-04T21:52:00.000-05:00Jana...thanks for sharing this beautiful post of O...Jana...thanks for sharing this beautiful post of Oakley! You can just see in her eyes that she is thriving! She is just precious!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520897598007250433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-12133022941352838162008-06-04T12:31:00.000-05:002008-06-04T12:31:00.000-05:00What a beautiful post Jana. Sorry this is late, bu...What a beautiful post Jana. <BR/><BR/>Sorry this is late, but Happy Gotcha Day Oakley. Your one beautiful and blessed little girl. It's been wonderful watching you blossom so much in a year's time. I hope I can meet you one day soon.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17705818126491379212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-90087808113543902562008-06-03T18:35:00.000-05:002008-06-03T18:35:00.000-05:00I have been stopping in for awhile now, but today ...I have been stopping in for awhile now, but today wanted to wish you a Happy Gotcha Day ( a little belated :) Oakley is so darling, and I enjoy checking in!!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665586549018163784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-11247420103329827832008-05-30T22:45:00.000-05:002008-05-30T22:45:00.000-05:00Jana,I check on you guys every once in a while, an...Jana,<BR/>I check on you guys every once in a while, and like everyone else I am touched by how God has used your family.<BR/>You are a great writer, and should consider making your story a book.<BR/>I actually have a friend who could publish it.<BR/>Blessings to you and family.<BR/>Judy G.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-30452374599124939432008-05-30T22:14:00.000-05:002008-05-30T22:14:00.000-05:00Dag I thought you had not been blogging, you're no...Dag I thought you had not been blogging, you're not coming thru on my feed anymore for some reason. ? Any ideas? I love your girl so much. I can not believe it's been a year. She is so beautiful, inside and out! I'm so proud of her and so proud of you guys for listening to God's call!All 4 My Galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04388794548592051699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-65054556533214022582008-05-30T17:12:00.000-05:002008-05-30T17:12:00.000-05:00Oh, Happy Gotcha Day Anniversary! Isn't it amazing...Oh, Happy Gotcha Day Anniversary! Isn't it amazing how time can go so quickly and yet we can still feel that moment of holding our children for the very first time! Your post was beautiful, thank you for sharing your heart. Love reading your blog, especially since we share a boys name! ;-)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17746735954722210856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-66798903861568752812008-05-30T09:02:00.000-05:002008-05-30T09:02:00.000-05:00Isn't it funny how quickly time passes once they a...Isn't it funny how quickly time passes once they are home! God's timing is always perfect! He knew when you were ready to hear His whisper about Oakley and He knew just when to send her home! <BR/><BR/>What a fabulous year and what a fabulous little girl!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16101340112786342443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-2042431120867628142008-05-30T07:55:00.000-05:002008-05-30T07:55:00.000-05:00Thank you for sharing the tremondous year that bot...Thank you for sharing the tremondous year that both your family and Oakley has experienced. You were in China when we got our referral for an unexpected almost 3 year old. We spoke on the phone once and I have followed your journey over the past year. Thank you for sharing the joys of adopting a toddler!<BR/><BR/>Debbie<BR/>www.emasjourney.blogspot.comDebbie and Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13633454032019261452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-18603168237049134502008-05-29T22:41:00.000-05:002008-05-29T22:41:00.000-05:00Jana, your post gave me goosebumps. It was perfect...Jana, your post gave me goosebumps. It was perfect! It has been an incredible year -- not only for Oakley and your family but also for those of us blessed to know you and your fantstic family. Seeing the pure joy in Oakley warms my heart everytime. While you were in China, I think I checked your blog 5 times a day. A year later, I still check every day to see what your Wonder Child and wonderful family are up to. Please keep sharing the Joy.<BR/><BR/>Lisa P.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-76985330215303455162008-05-29T17:51:00.000-05:002008-05-29T17:51:00.000-05:00Jana! You're not supposed to make me cry when I'm...Jana! You're not supposed to make me cry when I'm at the beach! What a beautiful update of a wonderful year with your Oakley. I too am amazed by her transformation in the pictures. Oh what plans the Lord has for this precious girl!<BR/>And THANK YOU for writing the 'what if' part of this post. I really needed to read that today! The Lord used you to encourage me today!<BR/>Love,<BR/>LaineThe Ferrill'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06091232102936751058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-27141337922601584922008-05-29T15:03:00.000-05:002008-05-29T15:03:00.000-05:00What a lovely story. I feel that I have been touch...What a lovely story. I feel that I have been touched by heaven just reading it. Oakley is a beautiful child and how blessed she is to have a family that loves her so...Mrs.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639982463363042864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-37307654977014609952008-05-29T13:57:00.000-05:002008-05-29T13:57:00.000-05:00I just had to post. I've adopted 8 times and I've...I just had to post. I've adopted 8 times and I've never seen one change so much so fast. She had such sad eyes and now you can see just how much she loves her family! I love seeing her enjoy her new clothes too! It has been a blessing to watch her change in the last year.<BR/>Sandra<BR/>www.sammynmick.comSammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811849246815996936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-1556752621492734722008-05-29T13:56:00.000-05:002008-05-29T13:56:00.000-05:00Happy Forever Family Day, Oakley!! Jana, your pos...Happy Forever Family Day, Oakley!! Jana, your post brought tears to my eyes. We have four bio kids and three blessings from China, and your words really hit home for me. Thank you for sharing Oakley's special day with us!<BR/><BR/>Jill G<BR/>Mom to seven, including Allie from ZhangzhouJill and Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03403601508893204416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-42302044516627140932008-05-29T10:47:00.000-05:002008-05-29T10:47:00.000-05:00Congratulations sweet Oakley on your 1 year annive...Congratulations sweet Oakley on your 1 year anniversary with your forever family!! <BR/><BR/>Your daughter is beautiful, so full of love and life. So happy for your family! <BR/><BR/>We hope to be bringing home our daughter about the end of summer. We can only hope she adjust even a fraction as well as your dear daughter. You are truly blessed. <BR/><BR/>Sheri W. (Leilah Di's Mommy)<BR/>journeytoleilahgrace.blogspot.comSheri_n_Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13512174211993674305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-69621864499087623752008-05-28T22:55:00.000-05:002008-05-28T22:55:00.000-05:00Happy One Year!!!!I am so excited for you and your...Happy One Year!!!!<BR/><BR/>I am so excited for you and your family. <BR/><BR/>It is still so amazing to me the similarities in our girls.<BR/><BR/>Oakley is adorable, congrats again!<BR/><BR/>Jill and Macie :)Mission To Maciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00098546934036530710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-38506984913912717752008-05-28T21:46:00.000-05:002008-05-28T21:46:00.000-05:00So beautiful. Congratulations!SarahSo beautiful. Congratulations!<BR/>SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04455698547207302964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-86041622617233884272008-05-28T21:38:00.000-05:002008-05-28T21:38:00.000-05:00I have bookmarked and watched your blog for a long...I have bookmarked and watched your blog for a long while, and I LOVE your little Oakley. We have 4 children, including 2 from China. Our last adoption was just turning 4 when we got her. She is now 6. These little girls are so amazing! I just love looking at Oakley's pictures as she has a certain sparkle in her eyes that is capturing! How blessed you all are to have each other!<BR/><BR/>Jackie Wetzel<BR/>http://wetzelsarechinabound.blogspot.com/Paul and Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01827724737764670834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-12690211775792344302008-05-28T21:35:00.000-05:002008-05-28T21:35:00.000-05:00Happy One Year Anniversary to you ALL! What an am...Happy One Year Anniversary to you ALL! What an amazing journey this has been for all of you - and such fun to watch it unfold. The pictures you have posted are adorable!! She has changed so much... it really takes your breath away. I almost seems longer than just one year...but then - not.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16907581519010673932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-70197643919823907132008-05-28T20:11:00.000-05:002008-05-28T20:11:00.000-05:00Congratulations! Your situation sounds so familia...Congratulations! Your situation sounds so familiar to ours as far as her bonding so easily and blending right in. She seems like an amazing little person and she's so pretty!ang :o)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11140678536330950139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-19543473943453530642008-05-28T19:55:00.000-05:002008-05-28T19:55:00.000-05:00What a beautiful tribute Jana. It brought back won...What a beautiful tribute Jana. It brought back wonderful memories and a few tears of joy. I'm so thankful that she is here. It seems like only yesterday that we saw her sweet face for the first time and yet it seems she has always been here......<BR/><BR/>Give her an extra hug & kiss from me today. Bless you sweet girl - I love you. See you soon!<BR/><BR/>xoxox<BR/>LoriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-76561397728372209712008-05-28T19:13:00.000-05:002008-05-28T19:13:00.000-05:00God is good! What a beautiful transformation...fro...God is good! What a beautiful transformation...from sad eyes to sparkling, twinkling jubilation. Her eyes tell the story. Thanks for sharing your 1 years anniversary.4ever4somehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512215128227866179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-27213767564111824922008-05-28T19:00:00.000-05:002008-05-28T19:00:00.000-05:00Lovely post. Oakley is so beautiful. She is beemin...Lovely post. Oakley is so beautiful. She is beeming and glowing. Congrats on your 1st year !Mom 2 sixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15809687346266247117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2851253006380137764.post-43086861421744178102008-05-28T17:32:00.000-05:002008-05-28T17:32:00.000-05:00Blessed is the only word that comes to mind. For y...Blessed is the only word that comes to mind. For you to have her, and for her to have you. What an amazing transformation.<BR/><BR/>God is good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com