Finally!! The girls. Tatiana Linnea Lentz (age 12) and Ann Victoria Lentz (age 10), came home with us tonight to stay and we are all so very, very happy!! The ten day waiting period is over and tomorrow the judge will have the court decree for us to pick-up at 10:00am. The rest of the day will be pretty insane, but we will have our girls with us and that's all that matters!!!
Tonight was full of good-byes at the orphanage and sad for all, but then we went out the door hand in hand, us all knowing we were a family and the spirits soared again!! We did lots of packing, had dinner, made up the bed in the Living Room, and now the girls are whispering themselves to sleep as David and I write the blog in hushed tones too:)
Thanks for all your prayers and love each step of the way!!! The Lentz Family:)
I am crying tears of joy when I see your beautiful family...dear Tatiana and Ann Lentz.
ReplyDeleteI see many happy faces in your photos, those smiles are dazzling...hooray, and God Bless all of you! Love, Mom
I have goosebumps and tears in my eyes. So wonderful to "see" these beautiful girls...and we love the names! Can't wait for the rest of my family to get home and see pics. Izzy just asked if she could take out the party horns! :) Safe travels to all of you as you come home together!
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Oh yeah, crying here, too. So so happy for you all. I cannot wait to meet the girls here at home. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! They are just simply gorgeous- what a perfect family you are! I have been lurking for a few weeks, but have enjoyed reading your journey! Thanks for sharing it with those of us who are waiting to travel!
ReplyDeleteI just got home from SIRS and Mom and I shared the pictures. I got tears of joy in my eyes. Everyone simply looks radiant. The girls are beautiful!!!!!!!!Lorelle you and David are positively beaming. And you should be. This is such a happy day. Praise the Lord. Love, DAD
ReplyDeleteWhat dazzeling smiles! I'm smiling just as brightly here in California. I had lunch with Tyler and he asked "When are we going to Cincinnati to visit them?". That will be great fun for us. Praise the Lord for answered prayers. Thanks for sharing your joy with us!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful family!!! We're so happy for all of you! I thought about you all day knowing today was it! YEAH!!!! Your girls are absolutely beautiful! And Mama and Papa are glowing!!!
ReplyDeleteTomorrow you really get to see Galya in action. Where your running shoes! Have fun!
Lot's of love from all of us in Cincinnati! Pam, Len and Angella
Sheer bliss radiates from all of you in these, your first family photos! SOOOOO VERRRRRRRY HAPPY for the Lentz family! Greetings Tatiana and Ann from Galt, California!! May your next days of travel be expeditious, safe and happy ones! Love, Carrie Weidert
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing this very personal moment with the rest of us, and thank you even more for taking two clearly wonderful children into your lives and into your hearts. Abrazos- Laura
ReplyDeleteLook at you ALL!! Such beautiful girls, and you look as if you have never been apart! It is sometimes such a long wait for what is meant to be, but WOW! Together, forever, at long last! Can't stop the tears, and can't wait to see you safely at HOME! Hugs, hugs & more hugs to you all! Alex, Jerome & kids
ReplyDeleteTears all around the country and world....so happy to see your family and to know our extended family has grown by two! We look forward to our next reunion when we can welcome Tatiana and Ann into the clan and rejoice in person. love and hugs from your Santa Barbara Cousins!
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