December 7, 2009

Bringing Marley Home!

Finally, what you've all been waiting for...our photos from our trip. We've been home one week, and I have to say that Marley is truly a gift from God. A real life miracle and blessing way more than we ever imagined. She fits so perfectly in our family and it the happiest baby we have ever seen. There is no way that we could have orchestrated this any more perfectly. Thank God that our Father is in control, He really outdid himself on this one! Thank you God for answering our prayers and bringing this child into our lives!

22 comments:

Miriam said...

Beautiful video - made me cry happy tears for you!!!

Amanda said...

Tears. Just tears. Beautiful.

Missy said...

CUTE!CUTE!CUTE! My favorite part was when Marley was reaching for Brandon's face right after you got her at HOH....precious!!!!

Sam's mom said...

Oh goodness Elisa, where Marley is reaching up to touch Brandon's face...my heart just skipped a couple beats. So precious. What a gift she is to you, and you are to her. A perfect fit!

Anonymous said...

I see that you saved the best for last. Such a beautiful family!
-Kara

Julie said...

Thanks for the good cry. Just beautiful!!

Justine said...

Elisa - Tears of joy here. Your sweet Miles with Marley. He is the proudest big brother. What a beautiful family and finally complete! She is just perfect and I can't wait to meet her soon (:

xoxo
Justine

Becky said...

What a great video! Thanks for sharing with everyone. Absolutely beautiful!!

Becky M.

gigglechirp said...

Beautiful! I totally turned to goo when your son ran to ya at the airport. That was it! LOL. She is gorgeous! welcome sweet Marley! Congrats to you all.

Rhoda "Rho" said...

Ok, so I am a big cry baby. How exciting!!!! I am so happy for you guys. And funny thing is Miles & Marley kind of look alike :) Love you!

Abby/Roger said...

Oh, my goodness, I love this video!! My favorite part is when Miles and Marley meet. So precious. You and Brandon are truly blessed to have two beautiful children.

Anonymous said...

We are so happy for y'all! I was also in tears! And I love how she and Miles already look alike...I LOVE how God does that!

Gretchen Magruder said...

What a beautiful journey!! It's so wonderful to see you all together - - as it should be!

Toni Lynch said...

Wowow, girl it has been a long road, I remember getting you as my family at CHI. I am so glad that God chose you as Marley’s parents. I loved that Marley was reaching for her Daddy’s face at the HOH when you first got her....darling. All the bows are so perfect!!! Miles you will have to make sure to help Mommy and Daddy with Marley and be the best big brother ever!! I know you will. Prayers and much love - Toni Lynch

Erin Sager said...

Oh my.....crying tears of Joy!!!! Beautiful, so so so happy for you guys.....xoxox

Alida said...

Elisa, I was crying the entire time watching this montage and still crying while typing ... so beautiful ... thanks girl!!! She will be so happy with you all ... can't wait to meet you all one day!

The Cisneros Family said...

Hehe, I'm crying just like everyone else :) I LOVE the video of Miles meeting Marley for the first time and then your family picture.. ah! Beautiful!

sheila Gramling said...

Beautiful! I am sure you have already heard that Marley and Miles look like they could be bio siblings! How neat is that! It is 3am here, so I watched sans music. I was a mess, can't even imagine what I would be with a soundtrack to that perfect little movie.

Unknown said...

I showed your video montage during dinner and there were screams of "Sifen! Sifen!" from my dinner table. Your precious little girl will always be special to our two here. It was such a joy to meet you and share in your amazing time of meeting your daughter. God bless you as you all settle in and get to know each other. You have an absolutely beautiful family!
Love,
Katie and my little Ethiopian Cuties

Alida said...

I awarded you the Kreativ Blogger Award on my blog.

Mom to many said...

Beautiful! Welcome home with your little Marley!

2become4 said...

Wow, way to make a perfect stranger, and fellow Ethiopia adoptive parent bawl like a big baby !!! Ughh brought me back to when I picked my girls up in September. Unfortunately the Army wouldn't let my husband come, I'm so glad you had yours there. What a beautiful happy family you guys are !! Congrats.