08-12-2008 Referral Day

We remember this day with so much expectation, excitement and love!Another year to celebrate our youngest child.
From Facebook: 9-Year Referral-Anniversary! We are so amazed as a year is finished and a new one begins. We have been blessed with this child. Every year, we celebrate our August-September 2008 family history...on 08/08/2008, we knew CCAI had received the referral packets from China on Friday (opening day of the 2008 China hosted summer Olympics); then having to wait until Monday for the translation, then deciding to go in person rather than taking the information over the phone. Finally, a three year wait, which seemed like forever back then was over. It was such a special day, on August 12th, driving to CCAI Orlando (getting a flat tire on the way, more excitement than we needed!!), seeing Nan Min Hua's picture, handed to us by Kat LaMons, celebrating with tears of joy; the long wait was OVER! Then the family party hosted by DD Leaa and Jesse, everyone celebrating with us; Leaa and Jesse's special song sung to us - I Will by Paul McCartney. So many memories in one day! Then 30 days later (09/11/2008) we were in China, and Forever Family Day on 09/16/08! AA is now almost 11 years old (we celebrated her second birthday while in China). Now she is beginning fifth grade this coming week! Our family adventure continues....

Dawn Minney happy referral day. those were such fun times following blogs and getting so excited as we shared in each others most precious times. AA's little face....so so sweet. Ford Alyson Cobb Morgan We were addicted to China adoption blogs too! We are forever bonded with our bloggy friends!
Georgia Stanaitis Foerstner Ford Alyson Cobb Morgan me too. For a year and a half I looked at that blog about 20 times per day, hoping the wait time would start to decrease. Instead it kept getting longer until one day, time swung back around and it was referral day. As with everything in life, fate decided the right time and matched us with our soul mates.
Kathy Fitzgerald Eason What wonderful memories. Happy Referral Day
David Cürewitz Congratulations then and now!
Pam Davis I remember seeing that sweet little face in that picture like it was yesterday💕. Remember watching the opening ceremony of the Olympics together, having take out Chinese food and celebrating the wonderful news with y'all that your wait would soon be o...See More
Ford Alyson Cobb Morgan Good memories! Let's meet up for some good GCS Chinese/Asian food!
Brian-Melinda Decker Such wonderful memories❤️
Trish Diggins Awwwwwwww seems like yesterday
Susan Reitano Rizzo I'll never forget this picture. So adorable. Such sweet 👀. Happy Times for sure.
Christina Nuzzo I remember that photo stopped me in my tracks 9 years ago and I followed every minute of your journey to AA! ❤️❤️❤️
Patti Caton Happy Referral day❤️❤️❤️! Love you all!
Joan Romano I always remember your picture. Her eyes....
Daleea Barrett How happy! I remember that pic. She takes my breath away. 💕
Danny Foye I'm adopted and had great parents. AA and you are blessed.
Fliss Patrick LaRosa I remember this photo - it was like yesterday and agree with Dawn about the blogs lol they were the fun times running to check out people's referrals
Mia Abner Morge Happy referral day!  ❤️
Rhett Morgan Congrats to you and yours.
Kat LaMons I still remember that precious picture! SO honored to have played a small role in such a joyful day!
Diane Kline Reddick Such wonderful memories!! Beautiful, talented girl😊
Sharon Register So happy for all of you!
Leisa Ashline Your a sweet family 💖
Kim Hat I remember! Such a lovely child and still growing up lovely
Doris Gutenkunst Happy Referral Day!
Kathy Crisman I remember the day and I remember how adorable I thought she was when you posted her picture. It's going by way too fast.
Kris Jackson Will never forget seeing those amazing eyes and that beautiful face. Happy Anniversary!
Amy Lehman Roenfanz Celebrating never gets old! Enjoy all the blessings! Ford Alyson Cobb Morgan Yes, we are all blessed; you are part of our forever story too!
Debby Colman Martinko I remember this picture and that time! ❤️
Laurie McDonald She had one of the most lovely referral photos I have EVER seen. <3 p="">Laureen Delaney-Burke I remember being in awe at how stunningly beautiful she was (and, of course, still is.)
Dawn Evans-Phillippi Congratulations!! 👧🏻❤️🎊
Linda Weaver She was beautiful then and more beautiful today.A blessing for all concerned.
Rose Feeney Panaccione Such a precious little face! ❤️🌹
Patty Johnson Everyone needs someone and it was God's plan that HE gave her to You! What a beautiful family!
Liz Foster Love hearing and seeing this adorable girl come into your family! (We were in China on tour at the same time you went to bring her home. The para olympics were just finishing.)
Janet Marcil Boucher I remember this photo and your referral news! Beautiful girl and family! Happy referral anniversary!
Carol Walsh You make a lovely family:)