It is with great joy we announce the
referral of our daughter, Katie!
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follow our journey!

OUR TRAVEL DATES:
September 15 - October 1, 2009
Chinese Name: Gan Yi Shan
Birth Date: March 5, 2008
Birth Place: Jiangxi Province
DTC:  February 28, 2006
LID: March 22, 2006
Referral: July 21, 2009
Travel Dates: Sept. 15 - Oct. 1, 2009
Agency: New Life Adoption Agency
The Chosen Heart

Longing for a child to love,
We'd wish upon the stars above.
In our hearts we always knew
A part of us was meant for you.
We think how happy we will be,
Once we adopt you,
and you adopt we.
We dream of all the joy you'll bring,
Imagining even the littlest things.
The way it will feel to hold you tight,
And tuck you in every night.
The drawing on the refrigerator door,
And childhood toys across the floor.
The favorite stories
read again and again,
And hours of games with
make-believe friends.
The day you took our
outstretched hands,
A journey ended, but our lives began.
Still mesmerized by your sweet face,
Still warmed inside by
our first embrace.
We promised to give
you a happy home,
And a loving family all your own.
A house you've now made complete,
With laughter, smiles, and tiny feet.
A parent is one who guides the way,
Know we will be there everyday.
Rest easy as each night you sleep,
A lifetime of love is yours to keep.
Longing for a child to love,
We'd wish upon the stars above.
In our heart we always knew,
A part of us belonged to you.

©1997 Teri Harrison
Thanks so much for visiting us during our journey,
Gary, Patti and Katie!
Katie
According to Chinese folklore, seeing a ladybug is a sign of good luck.  Parents in the Chinese adoption community have "adopted" the ladybug as their symbol and some say if you see a ladybug it might mean your baby was born that day or that you will receive your referral soon!

The Chinese also have an ancient belief that an invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet regardless of time, place and circumstance.  The thread may stretch or tangle, but will never break.  When a child is born, these invisible red threads reach out from the child's spirit to all the important people who will enter her life.  As she grows, the thread shortens, drawing her closer to the people who love her.

Parents in the Chinese adoption community use the symbolism of the red thread as a special way to talk about how just the right baby is matched to them.  There are several children's books that show a ladybug with her red thread bringing babies and parents together.
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