Tuesday, April 21, 2009

10 comments:

Staci said...

Lauren was such an adorable baby! You did a really great job of preserving Lauren's story, I felt like I was reading a book and didn't want it to end. haha. We became first time Mama's at the same time. :)

Hugs,
staci

rachel said...

wow, lisa, what an amazing story!

first of all, you should really, and i mean, REALLY, consider becoming a writer for an adoption/parenting magazine. that story was so beautiful and well-written.

secondly, seeing the pictures with the story moved me almost to tears (and i'm not the weepy type!). :) she is so gorgeous and precious. the pictures make the story really come alive and it is an honor to see that part of lauren's birth country.

thank you again for sharing. simply beautiful in every way!

xo,
rachel

Becky said...

Lisa,

A beautiful story, beautiful slide show. Lauren is truly a joy to us and has blessed our lives in the best way. Thanks for sharing this special story, and for our sweet little grandaughter. We're so proud of you and Scott, and Tyler!

Love you,
Becky

QingLu Mama said...

Ok, I promise to keep this one brief...Ha Ha
These pictures are incredible! I loved seeing all of them and had to watch the slide a few times.
Lauren is such a beautiful girl now, and she was an absolutly adorable baby! I LOVE those pudgy cheeks, and you and Scott look blissfull!
Oh, and of course I peeked again at Tyler's pics below, what a smile those two kids of yours can put on a person's face!
OK, brief right...
Jen

Casey said...

Lisa,
This was amazing to read. I love, love, love the slideshow!

Great work on this.

Casey

Heather - The Wanna-be Super Mom said...

thanks for sharing this Lisa! What a wonderful story with a beautiful ending!!!

momwithfaithandhope said...

Oh my. . .I don't know if it's the pregger hormones, or the way you captured Lauren's story, but you had me from the very first words until the the last. . .I was your captive audience. I couldn't hold back the tears. We had once considered Kaz as on option, so I enjoyed the experience as told through your eyes, but more importantly reading about your love for your daughter and the way you captured her story and have shared it with all of us is absolutely breath-taking. You melted my heart. Save this post for her forever!

Lisa said...

Oh my, What an amazing, beautiful story. Lauren was a beautiful baby. You are all very lucky to have found each other. Thanks for sharing such an amazing journey.
lol
Lisa

Tish said...

wonderful story! i would have been so nervous at the baby house...you shared your emotions so eloquently! thanks for adding the photos...so neat to see the blue and red fleece! lauren is a beautiful child...was fun to see her toothy grins...like her little brother's!

Anne Marie said...

Lisa, I read this after you first posted it, and couldn't find the words...and it turns out I still can't! What an incredible story to put down in writing for your dear girl. She couldn't be more precious, and it is quite obvious that she couldn't be more loved.

(And P.S. you really do need to get some of these things published!)