Michael and me on the day we became parents - Sept. 7, 2006 in Ninh Thuan, Vietnam
Sarah's orphanage the way it looked on 9-7-06
Sarah being held by one of the young girls next to her crib at the orphanage 9-6-06
A final goodbye from one of the sweet nannies on 9-7-06
A loving goodbye kiss from her favorite nanny on 9-7-06
It's so hard to say goodbye - we never doubted the love the children received while under their care.
The paperwork is signed and Sarah is officially our daughter on 9-7-06
Sarah home - happy, healthy, and full of life - September 2007Happy 1st Forever Family Day, Sarah Elizabeth Tam! We stand in awe of our awesome God for choosing us to have the privilege of raising you.
"Adoption is the highest privilege that the Gospel offers....Closeness, affection, and generosity are at the heart of this relationship."
J. I. Packer
Please feel free to leave a comment for Sarah, if you wish, and it will be included in her Adoption Life Book.
15 comments:
Oh Sarah, I so remember September 7th with so much love. You see that's the day Ella became my daughter as you became your parent's daughter. I remember your little smile and how sweet you were. I hope you and Ella can see each other again someday. You have already grown into a beautiful little girl. We send much love and happiness your way on this special day...forever family day! Susie, Hannah, and Ella
Sarah,
Happy Forever Family Day! You are such a sweet little girl with such sweet parents. We are so thankful that we are able to be part of your life.
Love,
Daniel, Jamie and Lukas
Sarah,
I cannot believe that it has already been a year that you have been with your mommy and daddy. I started following your journey while your parents were in Vietnam. You are lucky to have such great parents and they are extra lucky to have such a sweet and amazing daughter.
Love, Kelly and Lucy
My little Sarah,
I love you so much, to the point of tears, really. When your mommy and I met in Oct 2005 she encouraged me to choose Vietnam; God used her in a mighty way to help build our family. For that, we are so thankful.
I remember the day your mom and dad received your picture. You were SO cute, we thought you were the cutest baby we had ever seen in our whole lives. Who knew that your personality would shine just as bright!
Some special moments for me are cutting your hair in Vietnam, watching you and Avi Joy play like sisters, listening to 'backpack' over and over and of course seeing you pucker those lips when you want something.
I love you most dearly.
May our King have His Hand on you always and bless you with talents, courage, peace and a strong relationship with Him. Amen.
Love,
Natasha
Dear Sarah,
I can't believe how much you have grown this past year. I remember so clearly seeing you for the first time in your parents' arms and seeing the love they felt for you. I also know they loved you in their hearts long before they received your referral. You are a shining light in their lives and in all the lives that you touch. We are so privileged to be part of this special day with you and you will always be in our hearts.
Love, Ly, John, An-Yi and Thai
Sarah,
Happy Forever Family Day!! You are a beautiful girl and have a wonderful family. It has been a privilege to see you growing since you have been home. I can't wait till you become part of our family someday when you and Lukas get married:)
Jennifer
Jamie's Sister
Sarah,
We were very blessed to meet you soon after you came home to Tulsa. It has been a joy to watch you grow this past year. Now we are the ones who live far away--in Pennsylvania--but we will keep checking the blog to hear about you and your family, and we will see you when we visit Tulsa. God has great things in store for your life!
With love,
The Wiseman Family
Becky, Alex, Lindsay and Logan
Dear Sarah, I am so thankful I got to meet you- if only for a few hours. You are so precious to us! I love your parents, too. What a neat family you are a part of! Happy forever family day! BTW- Selah says you better back off Luke- she met him first:)
Love, Erin L.
Dear Sarah,
You journey is very specail to us. We made the decision to switch over to Vietnam after reading your story. The Lord used you and your parents that September to minister to us and he will continue to use you as you grow into a beautiful young woman.
Happy Forever Family Day!
Dan, Elisabeth and Noah
Happy Forever Family Day baby Sarah. You are one of the first babies that I watched come home to her loving family. You have grown and blossomed over the past year. It is a joy to watch you grow. Hope you had a happy day.
Mark, Kim and Dylan (Can Tho)
Happy Forever Family Day Sarah.
Your blog was one of the first we started reading and helped make our decision to use Dillon.
Sarah,
It was such a blessing meeting you and your family a year ago in Vietnam. You will always hold a very special place in our family's heart. God has blessed both you and your parents tremedously.
We love you!
Craig, Chaunta, Aiden and Liam Davis
Sarah,
What a pleasure and joy it has been to have you part of our family. It hardly seems possible that a year has passed since receiving word from Vietnam that you were officially part of our family. You have brought much happiness and joy to the family. You were a very sweet little girl when you arrived home and you continue to have that sweet personality that is endearing to all.
Love Always,
Papa Roy
Sarah it has been a complete joy to get to know you this past year! You are so precous. Your mommy and daddy were so happy when they found out God was bringing you together as a family. You are a blessing!
Dear Sarah,
You don't know me at all, and I live far away, in New York City, but watching your story unfold has been a privilege.
I found your parents' site last year when they were traveling to meet you, and seeing your beautiful face and their joyous experience helped push my husband and me to start the process of finding our own daughter in Vietnam through Dillon.
You have been a beautiful spirit all along, but I have watched you grow into a gloriously happy child as you've flourished with your family in the past year.
Many hugs to you on your first Forever Family Day!
Meredith S
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