Friday, November 29, 2013

Gratitude

I know this post is a bit late, but we have been busy with a newborn and remiss in updating the blog since we got home.  Yes, we are finally back in Dallas, with quite an adventure during our exit process at the FRRO! We were selected for an official inquiry, but I won't go into the details here; if anyone needs help or information, please email me privately.

With our surrogacy journey coming to an end, we can finally exhale and breathe that sigh of relief.  A flood of emotions overwhelmed us once we knew one chapter was closing, and another beginning.  However, it's fitting that today we acknowledge the immense gratitude we feel.

On this Thanksgiving day, we have much to be thankful for:

First and foremost, our daughter Audrey and the health and well-being of all our loved-ones.


We are very thankful for the joy and wonder that she brings to our lives every day.

We are also extremely grateful for the generosity and support of everyone that we have come into contact with in this surrogacy journey, many of whom we have been lucky to have met in person.

We wish and hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and have as much to celebrate and be grateful for as we do.




10 comments:

  1. Wow, she grew so much! Good to hear that you guys are back to Dallas! Happy Thanksgiving and Have an awesome Black Friday!

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  2. I was thinking about you guys re: exit visa and FRRO. Glad it all worked out for you guys and that you could spend Thanksgiving with your beautiful new daughter in your home. I'm sure it was the most special Thanksgiving ever!

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    1. Ever! And I'm so happy you had something to celebrate as well! Congrats again!

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  3. Happy Thanksgiving Ben & Travis. So happy you finally had a happy ending. Wishing you the best and looking forward to follow Audrey's progress. She's a beauty :)

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    1. Thanks, guys. Looking forward to seeing each other's updates through the years--you will have a special place in our hearts :)

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  4. I am so glad you guys got home to the US safe with Audrey. I was beginning to get nervous that the US govt shutdown and the FRRO may have complicated your return. Enjoy your family and happy holidays!

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    1. Thanks guys. We did get delayed, but I guess all's well that ends well (even though we didn't feel that way when we were going through the inquiry!). Happy holidays to you and yours as well!

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  5. Congrats again guys, she is beautiful! Love the pic :) The FRRO business sounds scary!!! So glad your home and you can concentrate on your new life as parents. Take care and enjoy xx

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  6. I'm so sorry I missed this post when you put it up! What a gorgeous baby! I love the Thanksgiving picture!

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