Welcome to our adoption journey

Your Lia is precious! I came across your site looking for something else because my doctor is also Dr. D- because I have Spina Bifida. I also see Dr. H, although I see you no longer do. Unfortunately neurosurgeons especially do not have the best bedside manner in my experience. Again, congratulations and good luck! troubleon4wheelz@aol.com
-Heather

What a little beauty Lia is! Hope she had a wonderful birthday and the church shower sounded wonderful.

Love,
Jonni
:)
-Jonni

Beautiful pictures! I am looking forward to any new update on Lia. Best wishes to your wonderful family!

-Mei Shi

Bob and Cheri - Thanks for sharing your amazing journey with us. You have a beautiful family. We look forward to the day we can see everyone in person again. It is hard to believe that almost 2 1/2 yrs have passed since our last visit. Congratulations and keep the pictures coming. Dave, Heather, Brayden & Tess
-Dave & Heather Myroup

Lia, you are such a sweetie! She looks like a Daddy's girl! I can't wait to see you in April. Thanks for the update on pics....
-Love, Aunt Traci and Uncle Mark and your cousins

Oh she just keeps getting cuter and sweeter!!! Thanks for updating her picture gallery!!!! Looks like she had a wonderful birthday. :)
-Carla & Britt

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIA!!!! Can't wait to see pics from the party!! Praying for the entire family, especially for Lia and all the upcoming appointments. She seems like a very strong and determined little girl and will do awesome I am sure. LOVE AND HUGS -
-The Carys

please post some new pictures of the family! especially lia! Happy Birthday to Lia!
-Mei Shi

Dear Cheri and Bob- Would you PLEASE post new pictures?? How on earth can I admire Lia when I live in California and you way far away!?! Liz
-liz

I am Denise, another AW person. We are waiting for RA for our Maggie who will be a little over 2 when we get her. I was interested to see that Lia liked a pacifier. What kind did she like...I hadn't even thought of packing any of those. I have bought Advent bottles with liners. Did you use Playtex? Please e mail me at fourguys@comcast.net. I am nesting now and trying to get what I will need.

Thank you for sharing your journey!
-Denise

Bob,

Thanks for the update and I am so glad you guys all got home safely. Please tell Cheri that I hope she is feeling better soon. Have a wonderful holiday. Lia Mei is just beautiful!

Hugs to you all,
Jonni
-Jonni

God is good, God is great!!!SOOO happy to hear you arrived home safely. I feel like we know Lia already as we have followed your journey everyday. We just need to meet her in person. Can't wait. What an awesome Christmas gift for your whole family. We pray for your continued adjustment and for Lia's upcoming medical decisions. Thinking of you always, the Carys.
-Sandie and the BOYS!!

Welcome Home Lia Mei.
We can't wait to see you all. Have a very Merry Christmas.
Love,
The Galavotti Family
-The Galavotti Family

So glad you all made it home, and that you had such miracles on the flights home!! Praise GOD!!! I'll be praying for Cheri to feel better soon, and I'm well aware of that spinning room thing. Love you all and MISS you!!
-Carla & Britt

Welcome Home Cheri, Bob and Lia! Congratulations to your WHOLE family!!!
-Joni

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Love Gene & Sherry and Boys
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Welcome home!! We look forward to the day when we can hear more about your trip. We pray that God will guide you with Lia's medical decisions. Congratulations!
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Congratulations to you and your wife! Lia Mei looks like a sweet girl, and I wish you many happy hours together! I am glad to know that you came back safely from China!
-Dr. Beate Klingenberg

WELCOME HOME !!!! I WISH I COULD BE THERE TO MEET LIA MEI. YOU WILL CONTINUE TO BE IN OUR PRAYERS.
-LOVE, TRACI

Cheri and Bob,
I am tearing up as I read this. So much deja vu for me.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Love,
Nandita
-Nandita

Bob,Cheri,and Liamei, Hope your flight home goes smooth for everyone.Try to get some sleep on the way. Best wishes and GOd BLESS YOU.See you in church.
-Ron,Mandy ,Kevin Miller

Congratulations, Emily actually did very well during the flight as long as the snacks kept coming.....they were wonderful to us on the flights bringing her whatever she wanted........

We totally understand the exhausted part!!!
-Carol Wood

Lia is so cute i can not wait until you bing her to church. i will keep you in my prayers. I hope you keep David in youre prayers also. p.s. i HOPE its good weather so you do not have a delay ! GOOD LUCK!!!!!
-Ericka Pratt

Hey guys! So glad you've tracked your jouney in such detail. (I'll share some of the pics w/ Hannah as she's studying China in school). Lia Mei is adorable! I feel for her as she makes this transition but know that she is in good hands and showered in prayer every step of the way. I know three girls in Manlius that were adopted into American families in the same fashion Lei Mei is and they are all happy, vibrant and thriving...and soooo beautiful! Thanks again for taking the time to share the journey with others. Praying for God's peace and His unfailing love to follow you as your journey continues to unfold.
-Lori Potter

Bob and Cheri, Just caught up on your travels. Just think, 3 days and 10 hours from now you will be arriving at the airport and then the last jag of your journel. Will be nice to have you at home again. You would have been proud, as usual, of your kids yesterday. They did a really good job at the Christmas program as did all the kids. Linda Cole videoed the whole program so you will be able to see it. It was a super program and especially extra nice as most of the children had learned their parts. Have a good next 3 days. May God continue to keep you safe and give you guidance of the last part of your wonderful journey. Bob, you haven't missed any board meeting as it was cancelled due to storm. Will be having on right after the first of the year. We love you and your family.
-Bruce and Ruth

Yes you finaly have that baby in you arms. It takes special people to do this, we support you all the way. God bless and cherish every minute. We will contine to pray for you, and please continue to pray for us were hopping our adoption with David is FINAL soon so we can sleep better at night. Best wishes, Brenda and Randy stevens (and the little ones too)
-brenda stevens

For Cheri, Bob

Tis just a week before Christmas

When all through the towns, people were

praying, for a couple and a new found child.

The child was in need of family, love and hugs.

Mothers , Fathers, brothers, sisters and friends are

so proud. A new family member would soon

arrive home. Such a sweet gifted from above.

So we all can share our love. New sisters and

brother await for their new sister to share their toys upon

Christmas day.

Just so amazing how a child can spread so much joy.

I know a few tears will fall, but these tears will not be

of sorrow they will be for happiest, for one and all.

This coming Christmas will be so bright with all the

smile, hugs and Kisses to set things right. A family member hold one

another oh so tight. This gifted of a child from so far

away will make everyone Christmas bright.

May God Bless you all!
-Grandpa Don

Cheri,

I am so happy to hear how well things are going for you guys. I can't wait until you, Bob and Lia Mei come home. I read your entry about Jordan's store. I liked that store too. We talked to him for a good half hour when we were on Shamian Island. He will make you a beautiful calligraphy of Lia's name. Lia Mei is a little love bug and we love you guys very much.

Love,
Jonni, John & Sofia
:)
-Jonni

We have been following your journey from day one. The pictures and stories are absolutely heartwarming. We are happy to hear that Lia is warming up to both of you. We pray for your safe return and look forward to meeting Lia in person. We feel honored to have her as part of our Church family. Hearing about her special needs upon return, we also keep that in our prayers.
Love to all, The Carys
-SANDIE AND ALL THE BOYS

Bob and Cheri:

It's been a few days since I've followed your journey. I just finished "catching up" with your journal. Such an awesome experience! It sounds to me like ya'll (I'm Southern now) r doing the right things to help her adjust to a new mommy and daddy. Proud of you! We remember you often and pray for you. We will talk when you get home!
-Pastor Tim and Becky Hildreth

Cheri, Bob and I just looked at the website, GREAT pictures ! Glad to hear Lia is adjusting to you. She is so beautiful. I think we should probably get size 3 clothes. She is tall. See you when you get back.
-Nana, Grandpa, and the kids

Hi Guys!!! Just had to share we FINALLY received our LOA today!!!!!!!!!! We are thrilled-Day 60! Crazy, huh??

Can't wait to talk to you Cheri! I need all your tips!: )

Liz
-Liz

Miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!! can't wait to here about where you are and see pictures.
-taylor

Greetings from a fellow AWAA family...we traveled last Dec. to get our daughter (20 months, NSN) and she had been in foster care and grieved hard. She hated our hotel room in Nanning, did better in Guangzhou. I hope that will be true of Lia. Also, sitting and holding her while watching tv seemed to help our daughter fall asleep. She slept "on alert" for several months...the slightest noise or movement would awaken her. It is tough, but it does get better. Praying for all of you traveling together...I still read the boards of both SN and NSN groups, and have enjoyed following your journey. Just wanted to encourage you regarding the meltdowns....GZ is more relaxed, and China Marriott breakfast buffet is fabulous! Be sure to go to the park near the CM, and the Dong Fang shops next door to McDonald's. Enjoy!! Neila Pannell

-Neila Pannell

Great to see pictures of Lia Mei! The pictures of China are interesting and beautiful. We have been reading the posts every day and continue to look for new pictures. We pray your time there continues to go well and that you have safe travels.
Love Gene, Sherry and Boys
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I want to thank you both for letting me spend time with The grandkids. Bob and Cheri when you get home Please give all the kids a big hug. Taylor well need it the most for she Cried when she read Dads e-mail last night. I am so pround of you both. Love looking the picture over and over.
-Donald & Lynne Martin

Cheri and Bob,
You have been in my prayers this week! Thank you for keeping us all updated with journaling and pictures! She is just precious and all praise and glory to God for finally bringing you all together! I will be praying for continued bonding, sound sleep and especially for her grieving heart as her life has been turned upside down. Also praying for your family back home...you'll all be together soon!!! God is still in control!!!
Blessings to you all!
Jeanette
-Jeanette Riesenberg

What awsome pictures of the stone forest. Beautiful. Also all the other pictures. You, Cheri, have a glow about you which I know comes from within for your love for the Lord and your thankfulness in having such a beautiful addition to your already beautiful family. Lia will soon come to realize the two of you truly love her and will not leave her and she will respond to that love and her lonely tantrums will gradually disappear. Just remember God has promised never to give us more than we can cope with. (My translation) Can't wait for you to arrive safely at home.
-Ruth and Bruce (although he doesn't know it)

Bob & Cheri,
Thank you for your updates. It keeps our hopes up as we continue to wait, and also helps to prepare us for our time in China. I'll be praying that Lia will continue to sleep well and adjust to all the changes in her little life. The Lord bless you and strengthen you both. Amy (AWAA group 262)
P.S. The pictures are wonderful!
-Amy

Bob,Cheri,Have enjoyed your updates,LieMei is adorable.and I;m sure she will be just fine when she gets to meet her brother and sisters, take care I pray for you everyday. Love, aunt Karen uncle Dennis
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