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lovely day

January 24, 2010













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  1. Jaimie says

    January 24, 2010 at 6:57 am

    Amazing. I am crying and I don't even know you. My friend Nina posted your story on Facebook and then I shared it with all my friends, and I have been following your story, so it is SO great to see your family all together. That last picture is priceless – "our family is complete" 🙂

  2. Launa says

    January 24, 2010 at 7:12 am

    Congrats!! I thought I'd catch the first few minutes of the news… and hey, guess who was on it? Your beautiful family!
    Love the pics (they just about made me cry!) and the first family pic of the six of you at the end was the best!!
    Once again Congrats and praises to God! He is SO good!
    Oh, and I'm not sure if you're wearing babyhawks… but I have one and love it!

  3. Rachel says

    January 24, 2010 at 7:23 am

    simply amazing!!!

  4. Ames says

    January 24, 2010 at 7:55 am

    I'm a long time reader of your blog, and have been following closely since the earthquake hit (you were the first person I thought of when it happened), and I just want to say I'm so happy for your family. It's nice to see something good came out of this disaster, and I'll continue to keep Haiti and all the kids still there in my thoughts. Also, I hope the transition is easy for your family as you go from 5 to 6!

  5. Heather | Cookie Mondays says

    January 24, 2010 at 8:19 am

    holy tears.
    seriously can't handle it.
    family of six 🙂

  6. Anonymous says

    January 24, 2010 at 8:52 am

    I'm so happy to see you all together ♥

  7. Angie@treasures for tots says

    January 24, 2010 at 11:04 am

    I'm very happy for you and your family that y'all are finally all together. Best wishes to all of you!

  8. Erica says

    January 24, 2010 at 11:38 am

    Praise the Lord. i know the pictures don't do the moment justice. praying for your family as you transition into your new normal!!

  9. The Color of Family says

    January 24, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    We are all so happy for you. I don't know you personally either, but it's amazing how a blog can make you feel connected to someone. I feel like I have shared a small part of your journey with you. I am so glad you let us in on your Happy Ending. Though I don't have a child trapped in Haiti, my baby is still trapped in "Adoption through Foster Care Land" So your pics give me hope for my own happy ending 🙂

    PS How do you you know Mia Michaels???? 🙂

  10. *Jess* says

    January 24, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    how awesome! Your smiles couldn't be any bigger, your joy any more evident 🙂 I'm so thrilled for your family!

  11. Ericka says

    January 24, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    no words…beyond happy

  12. La Tempête says

    January 24, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    I found out about your lovely family from Joy's Hope only a few days ago. I'm so happy and tears are welling up. Hallelujah, your little man is now truly home.

  13. shyla rohrer says

    January 24, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    I have been following you since your friend over at Joy's Hope asked us all to pray when she found out you were in the earthquake! I am a mom of 3 (3 and under) and my heart has gone out to you and your family. I have been praying for you and am overjoyed this morning at the way God has taken care of you all. A long process for you – but so happy he's home with you all! Praying for you all as you adjust to your new normal!

  14. ali says

    January 24, 2010 at 3:09 pm

    TEARS TEARS TEARS for you all. did he sleep ok? is he warming right up to you again? blog soon! LOL ali(mom to Jackson, home from haiti 2003)

  15. Kristin says

    January 24, 2010 at 3:47 pm

    God is good. Congratulations to all of you!

  16. Kim Schmidt says

    January 24, 2010 at 4:00 pm

    Praise the Lord! What a joyous moment! I'll be praying for those 7 kiddos who had to be left behind.

  17. Becky D says

    January 24, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    Found you through a link on Cookie Mondays and have been hooked from the moment I started reading. So glad your journey through this adoption is growing happier by the moment. Your pictures are so moving. Congratulations!!

  18. Lindsey says

    January 24, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    So happy. What a great story your family has to tell.

  19. Cori says

    January 24, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    I found your blog through Joy's Hope. I haven't been reading for very long, but I've been thinking about your family a lot since I started. I'm so glad that your son is home! Congratulations!!!!

  20. Veronica says

    January 24, 2010 at 6:09 pm

    Like many others I found you through Joy's Hope and I've been praying ever since. I'm so happy that he's finally here and your family is together and complete! Best of luck to all of you. God bless!

  21. Headless Mom says

    January 24, 2010 at 6:27 pm

    YaHoo! God is GREAT!!!!!

  22. Jen says

    January 24, 2010 at 7:12 pm

    I woke up this morning hoping to see these pictures! Congrats! I am soo happy for you and glad everyone is safe!

  23. Marnie says

    January 24, 2010 at 7:29 pm

    The pictures say everything. What a joyful day!

  24. The Unlikely Pastor's Wife says

    January 24, 2010 at 9:10 pm

    😀 smiling huge!

  25. TamaraLove says

    January 24, 2010 at 9:17 pm

    Congratulations to you are your family!!! What a beautiful family you have!! (: I was introduced to your family, through a friend, and live in Mission Viejo… Congratulations again, and may Kembert's transition be smooth and wonderful for all!

  26. The Walkers says

    January 24, 2010 at 10:49 pm

    So happy for you and your beautiful family. Oh happy day!
    Blessings to you…

  27. Gretchen in HB says

    January 24, 2010 at 11:46 pm

    Random lurker from HB here, I caught your story last week or week before, and have been dilligently playing catch up on your blog.

    I am SO VERY excited for you, and have prayed all week that your family would be whole, so glad it has happened! Prayers to the Heartline kids, and ALL of Haiti at this devastating time.

    Blessings for a smooth transition for all of you! Have a wonderful day!

  28. mel @ the larson lingo says

    January 25, 2010 at 1:05 am

    Amazing pictures…they truly capture the emotion of the day. So happy for your family! Congrats & Welcome Home Kembert!

  29. Emily says

    January 25, 2010 at 1:24 am

    We are oh so happy! Thank you for sharing your family with us! – Emily

  30. Aimee says

    January 25, 2010 at 3:49 am

    awwwww…..so amazing. I love a happy ending 🙂

  31. Jessica says

    January 25, 2010 at 4:26 am

    Congratulations on your beautiful son coming home! Your family is amazing. I happened onto your blog before the earthquake and have been reading hoping Kembert would come home soon!

    Oh, one other thing is that Mia Michael's in the garage?

  32. meg duerksen says

    January 25, 2010 at 3:34 pm

    this is AWESOME!
    so happy for your family. love to see answered prayer. 🙂

  33. Eternal Lizdom says

    January 25, 2010 at 3:53 pm

    LOOK AT THAT LOVE!!! Those smiles, that tangible support and love!! YAY GOD!

  34. Cindy says

    January 25, 2010 at 7:40 pm

    a. CONGRATULATIONS!
    b. Found you via NWHCM.
    c. Holy moly, that's Mia Michaels.
    d. CONGRAUTULATIONS!!!

  35. Marcy of The Glamorous Life Association says

    January 25, 2010 at 9:38 pm

    I have been praying and praying and generally just begging god to watch over all of you during this whole nightmare ordeal. SO happy to have you back here. Safe and sound.

    Such a happy family. So happy for YOU ALL.

  36. Lisa (Blah Blah) says

    January 25, 2010 at 10:38 pm

    Truly wonderful, congratulations again – thanks for sharing all these great pictures of such a uniquely personal moment. You have a beautiful family.

  37. Lisa P says

    January 26, 2010 at 1:05 am

    That IS a lovely day. The loveliest!

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