Saturday, March 17, 2007

VIDEO: BRINGING HOME BABY

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Pat,
Your account was very moving. I am very impressed with your willingness to take the chance financially and emotionally, to adopt a baby from the other end of the world.
It depicts your openness. The fact that she is from my part of the continent is even more special.
I was very touched by your response to the question that asked if you would tell Addison if she's adopted. You said it was "her story to tell." That was sweet.
I'm certain you'll be very fine parents! I'm very proud of both of you!
~Christine

Anonymous said...

It was such a joy to watch this video and share in your journey. Parenthood clearly fits you both like a warm glove and Addison is absolutely beautiful. I cannot WAIT to meet her (and you). Your smile is like a light in every picture! Laura

Anonymous said...

Pat and Aaron,

My sister Karen, my mother and I watched this together while I was visiting Kansas City. I am so moved by your experience. Addison is truly a gift from God. I knew it when I met her last month while visiting. You all are very blessed!

Love,
Carla A. Owens

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for sharing your story. Addison is truly a blessing. My husband and I are African American and plan to adopt and Ethiopian child. He’s currently deployed to Iraq; we hope to begin the process when he returns. Again, many thanks for sharing your story, it really touched my heart and provided my husband with additional insight. Adoption is a wonderful thing!

Freda

Anonymous said...

Hi Pat and Aaron. Addison is truly the luckiest little girl in the world to find parents like you. Congratulations to you all!

Harriet W.

Anonymous said...

Hello Pat and Aaron,

What a beautiful story!!! I actually started crying when I viewed your video maontage. I wish you many years of happiness and love with your beautiful child.

Anonymous said...

Dear Pat and Aaron,

What a beautiful story!!! I actually cried when I watched your video. I wish you a lifetime of happiness and love with your beautiful daughter.

Rosalind

Anonymous said...

Absolutely LOVED your video. What a beautiful family you have, and your child is so loved by all! Thanks for sharing.
Pat in California
mom to Sentayehu (10) and Augustine (8), both adopted from Ethiopia

Wilson Brissett said...

Dear Pat and Aaron,

My husband and I were so touched by your adoption blog. I was born and raised in Ethiopia and continue to go back frequently. I was honored by the way you spoke about my home country. I loved the detailed account because I recognized so many of the places you mentioned. You both are great writers, we felt as if we were on the journey with you. But most of all, I was really touched by the care and thought you put into making sure Addison's name was something that reflected her origins. That says a lot about your character and I know Addison is very blessed to have parents such as yourselves! Getta Yebarkachu (May the Lord Bless you)

Mary and Wilson

mothertobe said...

My first visit to your site was yesterday and I am back again. Addison is so beautiful. My husband and I are starting to complete adoption papers and I am drawn to Ethiopian adoption. I will show him your blog this evening. What a blessing she is to your life and you and your husband have been a blessing to others by allowing us to share in your story.

God Bless,
Mothertobe