Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Presentation Day

So sorry to keep you waiting! We have had some ups and downs with our internet connection.

Yesterday we got up, had breakfast, went to the ATM, and went to the grocery store. We came back in time for our 9:30am phone call from FANA (the orphanage). We were told that we would be picked up at 11:30. We rested, prayed and ate as we anxiously awaited the time to leave. At 11:30 our driver took us to the orphanage. At FANA we were escorted to the famous "Green Room" where we went over some paperwork and then waited for them to bring Gabriela to us.



~Gerri


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  1. HeidiMay 10, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    so fun to watch! can't wait to hear more. enjoy your time. God is good!

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  2. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Praise the LORD! Emotional in all the best of ways for your family right now! -Jackie Isakson

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  3. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Congratulations VanAcker family! I am so happy for the six of you. I loved the 4 monkeys jumping on the bed :) Thanks for sharing. XO Patti

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  4. LaurenMay 10, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Blessed be the name of the Lord!
    I continue to sob at the sight of your new daughter and the six of you! To hear her laugh brings immense joy to my heart!
    Your family looks complete!

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  5. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Many tears of joy here as well...my heart is so full after watching this! THANK YOU for the video!! Can't wait to meet her. Love you guys....

    ~Suzanne

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  6. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing this amazing moment with us! I am so happy for you all! Praise God!

    ~Katie Jensen

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  7. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I can just imagine all the adjustments that are taking place right now! The video of the presentation was wonderful - the family all looked so nice all dressed up - and Gabi's dress fit perfectly! You are all in our prayers as you learn about life together as a family.

    Marcia

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  8. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    I've watched it twice already! Cried both times, God is so good! Eph. 3:20 is the only thing that adequately expresses what I am thinking and feeling right now
    "Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or think according to the power that is at work within us."
    Love and miss you guys!
    Annie

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  9. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Wow!! This was truly amazing you guys! God has blessed you with a beautiful and precious baby girl. Thank you for sharing this moment with us! Tears of joy streamed down my face as I took this video in. I can not imagine the joy you must have felt as she walked in to the room. Love you guys!! Enjoy this time together!
    Carrie Ibarra

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