Welcome to our adoption journey

So glad to hear our prayers for your safe arrival at China have been answered. Hope you are continually blessed while you are there, and on your return home with your new daughter. Give her a hug from all of us. Can't wait to meet her!!!
The Carys
-Sandie Cary and all the boys

Bob and Cheri,

I am a friend of your Mom (Joan) and have been updated on your travels and the special little girl you will be bringing home for Christmas. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you travel abroad. Stay safe!
-Connie Boyd

Bob & Cheri,

We are both very excited for you. Looking forward to meeting Lia Mei and wishing you all the best.
-Stu & Alicia Copperwheat

mommy and daddy
we miss u so much! have fun in CHINA! love you.
(Taylor, Noah and Kera, we love you guys too, and miss you much!!!)
taylor ,noah,& kera
-taylor hawkins

Cheri,
I was your secret pal from this past year, and I just came across your post. I am all chocked up and very excited for you. Lia Mei is beautiful. Please have a safe journey.
Have a joyous Christmas and very Happy New Year,

-Karen Finnegan

Jr.& Cheri-I had tears of joy in my eyes as I read the itinerary, especially when I saw the day you will meet Lia Mei...God is so good! Can't wait to see the pic's of you and your new little one. You're in our prayers daily. Love you both!
-Mark & Traci McGrath

Congratulations! Can't wait to see your photos from CHINA!!
-Carol Wood.....

I am so happy for you guys Cheri!! I can't wait to follow your journey to China and see that baby girl in your arms.
-Deb Vellozzi

Cheri- I am so excited to hear you are traveling to get your sweet baby girl and can't wait to hear about your travels to China. I am praying for a quick return as well as safety for you while you are traveling.
Blessings,
-Ginger Weeks GRP 262

Lia Mei is adorable! And what a wonderful Christmas gift! God's best to you as you travel. We'll enjoy seeing your postings/pictures when you are joined with your daughter in China.
-Treva & David Baltes (AWAA 262)

So happy to hear it is final. You will stay in our prayers for safe travel to and from China. And a special prayer that Lia will adjust very quickly to the loving arms of her Mommy and Daddy and the trip home will be an easy one for her as well as for both of you. May God continue to bless you and your children.
-Sherry and Gene Crandell

They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31) May you continue to rely on God for all your needs. We are proud of you and you're in our prayers.
-Mark & Traci McGrath -- Jaimie, Luke, Jacob and Benjamin too!

Hi Bob & Cheri. I love your website. You have a beautiful family. God will bless you even more for adopting another child even if you already have 3.
I learned about your site through Amy Morehouse. We are exchanging e mails once in a while. My husband & I will be traveling to China on December 15 to pick up our daughter. We are under AWAA as well & we are on an expedited referral. Hope to meet you there. I like the idea of you taking picture of all your authenticated documents, that was neat.

-Jocelyn Teo- NJ (husband Paul)

Cheri, I am so happy to hear of your great news!! This is wonderful!! You are in my prayers. Have a safe and exciting trip. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year!
-Grace (work buddy)

Hi,

I'm a first time visitor and just saw the great news that you received your TA. Congratulations!

Hope it won't be long before you bring your daughter home. Enjoy every moment!

All the best,
Lisa
-Lisa O

We are so happy to hear the news! Sounds like you will be traveling any day now. Lia is beautiful, and we will look forward to meeting her soon. She'll make a great addition to your wonderful family. We know this is a magic time for you, and we'll keep you all in our prayers.
-The Griffith's (Jim, Holly, Joshua, Aedan)

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We can't wait to me Lia in person. GOD IS GOOD!!

The Carys
-Rob, Sandie, Josh, Elijah, Isaiah

Your website is beautiful. I am so happy for your family!!!! I am hoping for a speedy TA for an early Christmas gift for you.

-Beth Johnson (May Magpies-May DTC 06)

Hi, we also received a referral in the latest SN batch. Our Maggie will also be 2 in January so I look forward to following your journey. We have a 2007 LID, so we probably won't be traveling until the Spring of 2008...but God's timing is best. I tried to leave our blog address here, but it wouldn't let me. You can get it off of the list on the AW sn yahoo group. I think that we are #21. I look forward to getting to know you~
-Denise Feagans

Bob Cheri;family Dennis and I are very happy for you and your family. Lia Mei is so blessed to be coning home to such a wonderful family we wish you all the very best. Love Aunt Karen Uncle Dennis
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Hi Bob and family,
This is Julie (Haff) Rejman and your Mom forwarded me this website address. What a beautiful job you've done on it and what a beautiful baby you will soon be adopting! Lia will have a wonderful life with you all and I'm so happy for all of you!!
We continue to wait for a referral from China as well. We have a March 9 LID date so keep your fingers crossed for us that we'll travel in 2008! I'll be thinking of you all and will check in on your site often.
We're in Annapolis, MD - just moved here and we're enjoying it. After 16 years of college it is nice to finally settle down and start building our own community.
Again, congratulations and take care!
:)
Julie
danrejman@yahoo.com
-Julie (Haff) Rejman

Bob, Cheri, and family,
Blessings to all of you in your journey to complete God's will in your lives by giving Lia the home and opportunity that Jesus gave to us. Your grandmother, Mary Clay would be so proud of your efforts, she so loved the little children. They would always put a smile on her face. I pray for a quick response and traveling mercies when you go to bring her home. I also am trusting that all medical needs will be provided that she may need. God Bless You!!!

-Carol Wilkes Trzaska ( I used to care for Mary)97570

May God have his hand of blessing on you all as you enlarge your family and take this wonderful new child into your life.
-Paula and Mike Durgala

Cheri & Bob,
We are so, so happy for you! Finally the time has come to get your little girl. We wish you many blessings and much guidance in your journey to Lia Mei ChuMeng Hawkins. Enjoy your time in China. You will love it! It's a great place. Don't forget to do lots of shopping! :-)

p.s.
Michael is such a blessing to our family. He has adjusted well and is very happy. We truly love him and treasure every moment we spend with him.
-Agustin & Lili Diaz

What a joy and blessing for both the Hawkins's family and Lia Mei. She is a blessed little girl to be chosen for a life that offers wellness, love and opportunity. Our best wishes and prayers as you continue the journey.
-Gene and Sherry Crandell

WooooHooooo I cannot wait!!!! There is so much good in our lives to be thankful for! This is going to be a beautiful Christmas!
-The best sister ever...... Toni

hi to all. [ NOv 1, 2007]

so excited to hear that things are moving quickly. everything will fall into place with the kids and all else you are involved in when you leave for china

once again we will be granparents . how special that is. blessings on you all. love mom and dad
-bob and joan hawkins.

Bob and Cheri-

Congratulations on your LOA!!!! We are thrilled for you and are praying for our sweet girls, Mei and Lia. And I thank you for your prayers as we wait...they are felt here in Norcal!
-liz barna

Bob and Cheri:

Thanks for letting us know about yor website. This is great. We feel horrible that our move will come before Lia is officially home but will follow closely via your website, emails and phone calls. We deeply love you and your wonderful children and will be praying for you regularly as you complete your family with Lia.

Blessings!
-Pastor Tim, Becky, Nathan, Abigail, and Jordan

Cheri, I love your site, it awsome!! I'm so happy for you and your family! You must be so excited now that it's getting close!!
-Manda

Hey big Sis! I just wanted to drop you a note and tell you how proud I am of you for even considering adopting! It is an emotional rollercoaster and I am proud of the way that you've been so strong! You are setting a wonderful example to both your immediate family and your extended family! I know one thing, I cannot wait to be an aunt again!!!!

Love ya, Toni
-Toni

Hi Cheri & Family. I am so happy for you all to make this great decision. You will make a perfect family for Lia. Hopefully it won't take much longer from this point. Sounds like the hardest part is done. Keep in touch and enjoy the family. They grow up way to fast.
-Jodi

Hip-hip hooray for 9 months since LID! I'm with you, hoping that we are on the downhill side of the wait now. Blessings to you and your family. Looking forward to traveling with you all to get our babies!

-Amy M. (group 262)

Hi, your site is so nice! I enjoyed all the great pictures! Your children are so cute and your 100 Wishes scrapbook looks so good!
-Melissa H. MayMagpie

Hi Cheri,

I thought I had you linked to my website and just realized I didn't. I am so sorry about that. I just added you on. I can't wait to get together this week! :)
-Jonni (May Magpies)

Cheri
It was nice of you to sign my guest book. You guys look great also. I love your web page. It's amazing how you completed your paperwork so quickly. How did you do that??? My husband and I definitely see you as Super Woman. I also believe that Lia and Alea are playmates as we speak. Can't wait to be with my little girl
;Blessings,
Lili and The Diaz Family
-Lili (AWAA 262)

Cheri,

Your website is great and you have a beautiful family. It will be so swesome when we go to get our babies from China and I wish you and your family the best.
-Jonni Sergi (May 2006 DTC Yahoo Group) :)

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