April 4, 2007 "We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world."-- Helen Keller Well, we have been brave and we have been patient, so now comes the JOY! Today is the big day--Hannah comes home to her whole family! Oh Happy Day! It is raining and miserable, but we are excited! I am hoping to post some pictures of our (Emily and my) first meeting with Hannah and reunion with Dad--it may be a couple of days :-) Rob--thank you! Rob's mantra in life is, "I like to wear beige and fade into the woodwork." It's true; he is not a big attention seeker, at all. He is a necessary complement to the heart I wear so readily on my sleeve. I wonder what this experience has been like through his eyes. I will be anxious to hear. Rob hates leaving his hometown; he's not an adventurer, but he is a really genuine guy. He has cared for Hannah beautifully--We are all grateful. Great job, Dad! Jim--what a sacrifice you have made--thank you for caring enough to make such a journey and help bring our little girl home. Thank you to your family for sharing you. I hope there were more joys than hiccups on the trip and I hope the title "Uncle Jim" sits well with you (wink, wink!) Rain, rain, go away, Come again some other day Hannah Leigh is almost home A family to call her own We loved her long before we knew her face So beautiful and full of grace Just wait until you smile and see Your wonderful sister, Emily and mama, well, her arms ache to hold you close and kiss your face Your daddy loves you, plain to see So hurry home, Hannah Leigh. Thanks to all who have written, called, cried, screamed, laughed, shared. Most of you have requested we post pictures of homecoming--I will do my best. Love, Heather Emily holding THE SIGN!     Emily and Nan made their sign just after referral, just a little excited huh?   Getting to Know You     Family of Four     First Glimpse   Funny Girl     Gotta love a happy face! Balloons were kept inside because of the weather.     Oh, Happy Day!   Sisters!     Thanks, Jim     The Day After!   Two of Philly's Finest     Yea, they're home!     I see them!   Missed you, Dad.           This page hosted by