tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14116617809654549362023-11-16T01:51:49.705-05:00Hope for Every ChildNaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08056414844134724549noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411661780965454936.post-43124925772978070552013-03-14T19:06:00.001-04:002013-03-14T19:07:59.324-04:00Sun Dresses to help Iris<span class="userContent">Today we received two beautiful dresses made by Candee Walsh.
She is one of the members of Team Iris. Candee is donating the
proceeds from the dresses to Iris's adoption grant. Gabby (in the blue)
just loves that she and Julia have matching sundresses. Addisu had to
get in on the action too. Thank you, Candee. GO IRIS!</span><br />
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pattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04236796689627705814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411661780965454936.post-88210247855867585692012-11-17T15:54:00.003-05:002012-11-17T15:54:26.025-05:00Happy Birthday Julia<span class="userContent">On this day, 6 years ago, a little girl was
born on the other side of the world. We didn't know her, and she didn't
know us. 4 years later, however, we knew her and loved her, and were
getting ready to travel across the ocean to meet her an</span>d
complete the process of bringing her into our family. 2 years have
passed since then, and it's hard to believe how much all of our lives
have changed. With the love of a family, Julia has learned to walk,
motion sign language, and developed interests in things like music and
swinging in a baby swing. She has taught us how to be patient, love
deeper, and appreciate every bit of progress, every moment of happiness,
love, or triumph, that comes our way. Happy Birthday, our little
Julnichka baby.<br />
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Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870231765872885019noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411661780965454936.post-88927269289510710522012-07-29T19:22:00.002-04:002012-07-29T19:22:38.302-04:00The changes 10 years bringMany of you know we have two wonderful adopted daughters, not to mention four other special siblings. This post is about our Guatemalan princess Gab, not her shining little sister.<br />
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This past week we celebrated gotcha day for this dear one. In July of 2002, our adoption agency traveled to Guatemala to bring home our six month old angel.<br />
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Six months later, we had the privilege of completing the final "re-adopt" in the US and attending a Christmas party at the adoption agency around the same time.<br />
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Today we attended a summer picnic held by this agency (VIDA) where ten year old Gabriela was re-united with her former chaperones.<br />
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It was wonderful to see the fruit of our decision to adopt all those years ago, growing into such a fine young lady. <br />
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Adoption is an amazing adventure like any other major life event. Despite all the ups and downs we are grateful for all the children God has brought to our family, in a myriad of different ways we never could have planned.<br />
<br />Tom Lococohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418890630349858887noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411661780965454936.post-69949892406262010632012-05-26T15:32:00.001-04:002012-05-26T15:32:31.036-04:00Garage Sale 2 - A 2nd AnniversaryGreetings friends. We told you <a href="http://hope4everychild.blogspot.com/2010/04/welcome.html" target="_blank">once before</a> (exactly two years ago actually) that we're not really garage sale people, but this Memorial Day we found ourselves running another garage sale to raise money for Reece's Rainbow and three special orphans and the families currently working to bring them home.<br />
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Things were a little different this time around. Reece's Rainbow and the orphans they advocate for were not abstract at all. Our little Ukrainian princess was right there with us, getting wagon rides around the yard, generally having a grand old time.<br />
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The sale looked something like this.<br />
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Gabriela and Elizabeth's refreshment stand was open for business...<br />
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A woman stopped by and was chatting with us about the program and our little Julia. It turns out the woman is of Ukrainian descent and she thought Julia was greater then sliced bread (which she is). She observed Julia playing with her favorite electric guitar and other musical toys. She disappeared for about five minutes, and then returned with this priceless find for our little rock star.<br />
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So thank you to that sweet lady for thinking of little miss J.<br />
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We didn't make a bazillion dollars or anything, but let's just say there are a few waiting children that will have a few more dollars in their accounts tonight. Happy Memorial Day to all, and thank God for the journey that began two years ago today and for the upcoming anniversary of Gotcha Day this December.<br />
<br />Tom Lococohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418890630349858887noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411661780965454936.post-52727719102414593992012-04-29T00:34:00.001-04:002012-04-29T14:05:47.683-04:00Running, Swimming, and Biking for a CauseHey Everyone! Today I'd like to talk to you about an awesome example of taking Orphan Advocacy to a newer, more extreme level. Recently we were contacted by a man named Brady Murray, father to an adorable little guy with Down Syndrome named Nash. Brady is running an Iron Man race to help raise money for an adorable little girl on Reece's Rainbow named <a href="http://reecesrainbow.org/32085/maggie-9ha">Maggie</a> (look at her profile by clicking her name).<br />
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While this goal is incredible enough on its own, Brady hopes to be in the Iron Man World Championship in Kona Hawaii to spread the word about Orphans with Down Syndrome even more. But to get to Kona, Brady needs your help. Following the link <a href="https://apps.facebook.com/konainspired/?x=us_facebookapp_202_4">HERE</a> you can vote for a 90 second video of Brady and Nash talking about their mission with the Iron Man World Championship. If Brady is one of the winners, not only will he go to Kona Hawaii to race for Orphans with Down Syndrome, but the video you watch will be TELEVISED on NBC's coverage of the IMWC. Please vote for this awesome man and his amazing mission, and the best of wishes to the Murray clan in this endeavor!<br />
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You can also check out the website for their foundation RODS racing, <a href="http://rodsracing.org/">here</a>, and their advocating/fundraising blog, One Step Closer To Home, where they are currently raising money for Maggie, <a href="http://www.onestepclosertohome.blogspot.com/">here.</a><br />
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<br />Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870231765872885019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411661780965454936.post-51962385515404678792012-02-26T17:20:00.002-05:002012-02-26T17:20:29.233-05:00Winter's Day WalkAlthough it is hard to remember it is still winter with the weather we have had this year, today we took the princess (and siblings) for a little winter's day walk.<br />
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And another day recently was time for wagon rides with Addisu and Julia...<br />
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Precious times. Lord, please don't let us forget them.Tom Lococohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418890630349858887noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411661780965454936.post-39910370997798027862012-02-04T17:15:00.001-05:002012-02-04T17:15:10.712-05:00Here is Julia on her big sister's recent birthday. So precious!!!<br />
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<br />Tom Lococohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418890630349858887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411661780965454936.post-19965510754364296262012-01-15T13:22:00.001-05:002012-01-24T21:01:31.670-05:00A Valuable LifeRecently my mother gave me an excellent article written by columnist, Cal Thomas. Cal writes beautifully about his younger brother who had Down syndrome. In light of a situation that occurred this past week, where doctors in a U.S. hospital have refused to give an organ transplant to a child because she has developmental delays, I thought this article about Cal Thomas's brother was poignant. Cal describes so clearly about how valuable his brother's life was and how he touched the lives of others.<br />
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He also references the following book about the valuable contributions of another child with Down syndrome, Robin Elizabeth Rogers (daughter of Roy and Dale Rogers, famous entertainers) who only lived to 2 years old. This book is wise, touching and informative all at the same time and Tom and I enjoyed it very much.<br />
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<a href="http://amzn.com/0800759311">Angel Unaware on Amazon</a></div>
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As the reading in church this morning spoke about all of us being the temple of the Holy Spirit, I pray that each person whether "typical" or special needs will be recognized as being valuable and worthy of any type of care they may need.<br />
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Here is the link to the article <a href="http://www.calthomas.com/index.php?news=3441">http://www.calthomas.com/index.php?news=3441</a>pattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04236796689627705814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411661780965454936.post-66096586496661111292012-01-07T17:24:00.000-05:002012-01-07T17:24:55.328-05:00Update on ValentinWe were so happy to find out yesterday that Valentin has a family. If you would like to read more about them and find out how you can help, here is the link to their blog <a href="http://www.headoptedusfirst.blogspot.com/">www.headoptedusfirst.blogspot.com</a>. Please join us in praying for the Ashton Family as they start out on their third adoption journey.pattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04236796689627705814noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411661780965454936.post-39638921007567663362012-01-01T13:58:00.001-05:002012-01-24T20:45:12.643-05:00Help for ValentinPlease check out this post by a family who has adopted from the same orphanage as our dear Julia, about a little boy still there who desparately needs a family.<br />
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We always like to watch/read multiple versions of Dicken's "Christmas Carol" over the holidays. This year we had the added benefit of Joshua appearing in a performance of it at the local theater as one of the Cratchett children. Consider this post your tour of Christmas Present.<br />
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It is hard to believe that one year ago we were picking up our dear little Julia at the orphanage. Here she is in her Christmas pajamas waiting for Santa this year, with her Mom and Dad.<br />
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We definitely did not get a white Christmas (which is Ok by Tom - check out Addisu riding the camel).<br />
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The kids definitely had visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads up until Christmas morning.<br />
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There were many tasty treats prepared and consumed by all.<br />
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Ah the glow of Christmas on the carefully selected and made gifts below...<br />
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The little kids were excited when it came time to open their gifts.<br />
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And everyone looked beautiful or handsome for church as appropriate.<br />
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Our photographer got his own portrait studio equipment...<br />
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and yes - there were lots of trains.<br />
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That is about all the Christmas joy that will fit in one blog post. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to you and yours!Tom Lococohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418890630349858887noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411661780965454936.post-4893659085634362232011-11-29T22:55:00.001-05:002011-11-30T08:14:40.749-05:00Thankful HeartsI love the line in the Veggie Tales song that says "Because a thankful heart is a happy heart...". Very true. Well we are thankful for a very blessed weekend gone by.<br />
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I'm also learning that in today's cyber world there are Facebook people, blog reading people, email people, and then a very rare breed that do all of the above. So even though our weekend goings on have been posted multiple times by different people in different places, I'll post it here again for the benefit of those blog only people.<br />
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We had a great visit with <a href="http://ambassadoroflove.blogspot.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-with-lococos.html">Andrea G from Canada</a> including a great hike at <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/102404965959981634445/MountMohonk">Mount Mohonk</a>.<br />
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And a great visit with Uncle Lau including a <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/102404965959981634445/ChristmasSpiritDisplay">Christmas wonderland display</a>.<br />
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Addisu's first visit to see Santa - ever!<br />
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And there is the ever adorable Julia.<br />
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As we work our way through Advent season, time to prepare to celebrate the coming of the infant Jesus. Christmas will be here before we know it.Tom Lococohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418890630349858887noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411661780965454936.post-16699146516126185912011-11-22T16:57:00.001-05:002011-11-22T17:00:12.103-05:00ThanksgivingHappy Thanksgiving to all! We have been busy all this week preparing for Thanksgiving 2011. We are very excited in our household, because this will be our first Thanksgiving with Julia at home. Tom and I met Julia last year on Thanksgiving Day. That evening we went out to Celentano's Pizzeria, in Kharkov, to celebrate Thanksgiving. Along with the joy of meeting Julia that day, Tom and I were also sad, since we were missing our children back home very much. So this year we are really looking forward to spending Thanksgiving together, along with two special guests.<br />
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My uncle will be spending the long weekend with us. He lives a pretty quiet life in rural upstate New York and I'm sure, on some level, he is happy to return to his little home in the country after of a couple of days with our group. :)<br />
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Our other guest is coming all the way from Canada. Many of you may also know this special person. Around our home she is affectionately called, "Andrea the Missionary". I discovered Andrea's blog when I saw a comment she left on another RR family's blog. It just so happened that Andrea had been on a mission in another region in Ukraine at the same time Tom and I were over there. She is home now, so I decided to contacted her. We have read each others' blogs and exchanged some e-mails. I could tell from just reading Andrea's posts that she is a special person and I knew we could spend hours talking about orphan care and RR. I invited Andrea to come and visit with us and I thought Thanksgiving would be a fun time for her to come to the "States". So, needless to say, we are all very excited that Andrea took us up on our invitation and will be coming for a visit. We can't wait to hear about all of the missions she has gone on. You can visit Andrea's blog <a href="http://ambassadoroflove.blogspot.com/">here.</a><br />
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We hope that all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We pray for safe travel for all those making a trip to visit friends and relatives.pattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04236796689627705814noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411661780965454936.post-58906900060929168472011-11-17T00:05:00.001-05:002011-11-17T01:01:14.906-05:00Happy Birthday Julia!!!!!!Happy Birthday Julia baby! 5 years ago today, you came into this world. We didn't know you then, and we wouldn't for another 4 years. But how amazing and blessed we are to think that a year ago today we were getting ready to travel to you, and a year from then, we now have you home with us! You are funny, sweet, silly, independent- I could go on and on.Your spontaneous little giggles light up our lives more than you know. You have shown me personally things I never would have learned on my own. You have taught me so many things in just one year of being home. I so hope you enjoy your first birthday with us, and I can't wait to celebrate them with you for the rest of our lives.<br />
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November 2011<br />
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Happy Birthday Beautiful :) <br />Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870231765872885019noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411661780965454936.post-5219941843259167042011-10-21T21:22:00.000-04:002011-10-21T21:22:54.939-04:00If They Could See Her Now<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTjIvMwUHoo6suifxHLNmbBcklw5Km3QJHcN7HvOPlcqvKI4hzxdRQDjUiDbpqeHkc1Qdx1-PghxlPV1UHgOkioNXO3V2feJs0sFjYHqyMj68tC6OvsTVGdH9rX_9hUT8IuEITS2hZqc63/s1600/Picnik+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTjIvMwUHoo6suifxHLNmbBcklw5Km3QJHcN7HvOPlcqvKI4hzxdRQDjUiDbpqeHkc1Qdx1-PghxlPV1UHgOkioNXO3V2feJs0sFjYHqyMj68tC6OvsTVGdH9rX_9hUT8IuEITS2hZqc63/s640/Picnik+collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br />
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I can hardly believe that Julia has been with us 10 months already. In some ways it seems just like just yesterday that Tom and I were in Ukraine to meet her and in other ways I can't remember our life before her. This Thanksgiving we will be celebrating our year anniversary of the day Tom and I met Julia. I remember the day so clearly. We were brought to the orphanage by our driver, the facilitator and a very nice lady from the government who needed to witness our first meeting with Julia. I experienced such a mix of emotions that morning. I was excited, nervous, and a little anxious. I thought I was hiding my emotions well until our facilitator and the lady from the government speaking to one another and pointing at me. Then our facilitator says, "You look so nervous and scared. Don't worry. I know Yulia (Julia) she is a sweet, pretty little girl." So much for hiding my emotions.<br />
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I can still hear the "click clack" of the nanny's shoes as she came down a very long hallway from Julia's groupa room with Julia in her arms. All of the sudden a tiny, quiet little girl was placed in my lap. I think my brain shut down for a moment. It is hard to believe that after all the paper work, waiting for a travel date, plane rides and a long train ride that your new daughter is sitting in your lap. My first impression of Julia was that she was very quiet and sweet. Our visit was sort of rushed and there was a lot going on. The orphanage doctor was telling us about Julia and our facilitator was translating and asking if we had any questions. It was very hard to form sentences at that point, since I was trying to concentrate on Julia. I did notice that Julia did not look at us and seemed a little bit in a "fog". I knew from the reading I had done that some children who have been in an orphanage for many years may have what is known as institutional autism. I was pretty sure that Julia had some of those characteristics. This observation, of course, was in no way going to change our minds about bringing Julia home. She was our daughter and we would do anything to help her.<br />
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Today, ten months later, I attended Julia's first parent-teacher conference at her school. Wow, all I could think about when I was driving there was the first time we met her. Tom and I had no idea what her future looked like, but we wanted to be sure that she had every opportunity to grow and learn. Well, this determined little girl has accomplished so much. We are grateful to her teacher, the therapists and aides. Julia is using sign language, (almost every sign is food related :), she is walking, she is holding a crayon, she is playing with toys appropriately and seeking out interaction with her classmates. She has learned to feed herself and chew her food before swallowing. I know you other adoptive families with understand how exciting this is.<br />
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I know the workers at the orphanage would be very proud of her. I wish they could see her now and know that each child that they take care of has so much potential. We are grateful to the nannies who took care of Julia for four years. We could tell that many of the workers cared about her and did the best they could for her.<br />
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Please keep our, Julia in your prayers. She will be having an endoscopy next Wednesday in an attempt to figure out some of her "tummy issues". We hope we get some answers. Thank you and have a great weekend.<br />
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We love these kids, and we so appreciate the opportunity to share this time with other families that have walked the same path.<br />
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Gabby, you're our humor, our randomness, our creative artist. You can make us laugh so easily. your creations are one of a kind. And you were the special little bambino that first opened our hearts to adoption. Happy 9th Gotcha Day sweetie!Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870231765872885019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411661780965454936.post-34969120025984638942011-07-11T22:22:00.001-04:002011-07-11T22:22:42.149-04:00Julia's first day of summer schoolToday with great trepidation we sent our little angel off to summer school to continue the therapies and learning activities she began here at home a couple months ago. She had a wonderful day of activities including some outdoor water fun and plenty of developmental games.<br />
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We'll leave you with a couple other random acts of cuteness including snuggling with her big sister.<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/26184927">Reece's Rainbow Reunion 2011 Slideshow</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4733253">Caleb Lococo</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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Thanks go to Andrea Roberts and her family for the effort that went into bringing us together and hosting two wonderful barbeques with the folks from <a href="http://www.pathfindervillage.org/">Pathfinder Village</a>.Tom Lococohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418890630349858887noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411661780965454936.post-21637562100893306672011-07-08T13:45:00.001-04:002011-07-08T13:47:09.943-04:00Julia meets some Reece's Rainbow FriendsIn our last post we mentioned our upcoming vacation over the Fourth of July week. That has come and gone and we are back. What a wonderful vacation it was. We spent lots of time with friends from <a href="http://www.reecesrainbow.org/">Reece's Rainbow</a>, visited sites in Cooperstown including the <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/tomljmj/FarmersMuseumCooperstown">Farmer's Museum</a>, cruised along the Erie Canal and stayed at a real nice <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/tomljmj/YogiBearCampground">Jellystone campground</a>.<br />
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Julia got to meet lot's friends as you will see below.<br />
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Here are several girls with Andrea Roberts, founder and director of Reece's Rainbow (and mother of Reece and Owen!).<br />
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Some Reece's Rainbow moms having a grand old time:<br />
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And some dads too:<br />
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Not to mention lots of fun for the kiddos:<br />
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Here's a slideshow of the whole thing (for those of you with Flash player capability)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For a more in depth perspective on the value of this "reunion" see <a href="http://speaking4thesilent.blogspot.com/2011/07/shards-of-heaven.html">Caleb's post</a>. He's got a lot of great pictures and will be posting a more sophisticated multimedia collage soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now on to the rest of the summer. Talk to you all soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Tom Lococohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418890630349858887noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411661780965454936.post-42462901199861645902011-06-15T23:09:00.000-04:002011-06-15T23:09:36.216-04:00Signs of summerWhile the weather may still be fluctuating wildly here in NY state, we've had some good swimming days and Julia is a fish! The following pictures will give you some idea.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibjy_R5Vb-wb_musSi1PBGW5mgrVoK805LxZKaEi-ijOjO2pKgCBQ46z7QbPZDAlcX1Fna25YHeDeU_lynfjnAQtg8doLKbmF46B_Sp-PIxsv2bQ06UwVwsbTgfJkSiatAtXMf_XyrSNmE/s1600/pict+023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibjy_R5Vb-wb_musSi1PBGW5mgrVoK805LxZKaEi-ijOjO2pKgCBQ46z7QbPZDAlcX1Fna25YHeDeU_lynfjnAQtg8doLKbmF46B_Sp-PIxsv2bQ06UwVwsbTgfJkSiatAtXMf_XyrSNmE/s320/pict+023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We're keeping busy and so looking forward to the Reece's Rainbow celebration over the 4th of July weekend. Hope to see you there!Tom Lococohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418890630349858887noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411661780965454936.post-87283045679273708482011-05-25T22:11:00.002-04:002011-05-26T00:01:58.698-04:005 months ago today...Me and Dad officially had the privilege to begin the process to bring Julia to the United States to a family that anxiously awaited our return.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCwjy-uMe6o3dL_uTHUUO7FLNcYKhGIGDxx1Fot_lRKRMInViePq7Np3CtllQ_sfLa7g_ZJa5fMZ4P5EWq4xY8iqRJMNiji_rSF5NaAfPvNTrlUI92aLg0SvQn7RacIFZPX4tVJfEdbAoy/s1600/Julia+Bog+shot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCwjy-uMe6o3dL_uTHUUO7FLNcYKhGIGDxx1Fot_lRKRMInViePq7Np3CtllQ_sfLa7g_ZJa5fMZ4P5EWq4xY8iqRJMNiji_rSF5NaAfPvNTrlUI92aLg0SvQn7RacIFZPX4tVJfEdbAoy/s320/Julia+Bog+shot.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And now, 5 months after knowing the<br />
love and care of a family......</div><br />
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Is one cute, happy little love muffin :)</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="300" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/24088445?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://vimeo.com/24088445">Fan? I think Yes.</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4733253">Caleb Lococo</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And forms opinions about what she likes VERY quickly </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="300" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/24087157?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://vimeo.com/24087157">Julia's Walking! (kinda)</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4733253">Caleb Lococo</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">and takes little baby steps towards being one very mobile toddler every day. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br />
And on top of all that.... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1avY_boLlqSP6gcBr_sfKwfGp8uRFWCOnzFtrYbg0Tdd2y4Nio56pOnCt1pw-KVB9P7Pkc6WivSX-QEZDBQcoIfBCOeQG0Mg1KLr7vGb2RhHkoZkpug3h6GjMYP4fESPuuvYFw04g1OJ2/s1600/077.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1avY_boLlqSP6gcBr_sfKwfGp8uRFWCOnzFtrYbg0Tdd2y4Nio56pOnCt1pw-KVB9P7Pkc6WivSX-QEZDBQcoIfBCOeQG0Mg1KLr7vGb2RhHkoZkpug3h6GjMYP4fESPuuvYFw04g1OJ2/s320/077.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">She's planning to be a rock star :D </div><br />
Happy 5 month-a-versary Julia! You are a HUGE blessing in our lives, and we are so happy to have you here. We know God has great things in store for you, so keep on shining like you do! :)<br />
<br />Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870231765872885019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411661780965454936.post-12898107746519209382011-05-19T11:01:00.001-04:002011-05-20T07:38:48.367-04:00Answering the Call (more awesome Caleb videography)Dear Friends - when last you saw the fine photography and videography of our very own Caleb Joseph, he was documenting our journey home with Julia. In the latest installment he documents the opportunity he had last weekend to witness nine men answering a call every bit as important as our passion for adoption. The call to serve others in consecrated, religious life.<br />
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Congratulations to all the new priests. And to you Caleb - we are so proud of you!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe align="center" frameborder="0" height="300" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/23915126?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://vimeo.com/23915126">Ordination 2011 Slideshow</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4733253">Caleb Lococo</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</div>Tom Lococohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418890630349858887noreply@blogger.com0