Hello there
Welcome to our blog...We are the longs,we live in Ohio..We have been married for 15 years and have 4 children...(5 now). A 21 yr old daughter who was adopted when she was 15, a 15 year old son, and a 14 year old girl..Then there is Bandar, Our son from Saudi Arabia..He thinks someday he will graduate from college and go home..but...That is another story..
On Sept 20th 2007 we received our referral of a beautiful girl from Guatemala..She was born Sept 1st and weighed 6lbs and 14 ounces and was 17 inches long..She is now 6 weeks old and absolutely gorgeous...So please join us as we follow this road to expand our family..
We witness a miracle every time a child enters into life. But those who make their journey home across time and miles, growing within the hearts of those who wait to love them, are carried on the wings of destiny and placed among us by God's very own hands." ~ Anonymous
About Me
- Victoria and Joe
- Hello ! We are the longs. We have been married for 15 years. We have four children and are working to bring home our Guatemalan angel..
Not flesh of my flesh
Nor bone of my bone
but still miraculously
my own.
Never forget for a
single minute you didn't
grow under my heart
but in it!
Nor bone of my bone
but still miraculously
my own.
Never forget for a
single minute you didn't
grow under my heart
but in it!
Jazlynn Elaine Juanita Long
"Aren't I Gorgeous?"
The "Children"
Randi Jo,Justin,Katie
Randi Jo,Justin,Katie
Our Saudi Son
Bandar
LEGACY OF AN ADOPTED CHILD!
Once there were two women who never knew each other
One you do not remember, the other you call Mother
Two different lives shaped to make you one
One became your guiding star, the other became your sun
The first one gave you life, and the second taught you to live it
The first gave you a need for love, the second was there to give it
One gave you a nationality, the other gave you a name
One gave you a talent, the other gave you aim
One gave you emotions, the other calmed your fears
One saw your first sweet smile, the other dried you tears
One made an adoption plan, that was all that she could do
The other prayed for a child, and God led her straight to you.
Now, which of these two women, Are you the product of?
Both, my darling, Both, Just two different types of love.
Unknown
One you do not remember, the other you call Mother
Two different lives shaped to make you one
One became your guiding star, the other became your sun
The first one gave you life, and the second taught you to live it
The first gave you a need for love, the second was there to give it
One gave you a nationality, the other gave you a name
One gave you a talent, the other gave you aim
One gave you emotions, the other calmed your fears
One saw your first sweet smile, the other dried you tears
One made an adoption plan, that was all that she could do
The other prayed for a child, and God led her straight to you.
Now, which of these two women, Are you the product of?
Both, my darling, Both, Just two different types of love.
Unknown
Our Time Line
- 5/21/2008....We are pink!!!!
- 5/08/2008....2nd DNA taken
- 5/05/2008....orange
- 4/25/2008....passport
- 4/22/2008....birth certificate issued
- 4/17/2008....birth decree signed
- 4/16/2008....exit PGN
- 3/11/2008....entered PGN
- 3/06/2008....received PA 47 days
- 2/11/2008....Family Court Approval
- 1/24/2008....DNA results received
- 1/14/2008....DNA taken
- 1/14/2008....birth mother interview
- 12/18/2007....entered Family Court
- 11/29/2007.....dna authorization received
- 10/03/2007.....turned in POA
- 9/25/2007.....accepted referral
- 9/20/2007.....received Jazlynn's referral
- 5/31/2007.....turned in Dossier/went on girl waiting list
- 3/31/2007.....signed with agency
10 comments:
Hi Vikki! The blog looks great and Jazlynn is just beautiful. I'll be sure to add your link to my blog too.
Jen :]
Vikki:
I am so glad you have a blog! Jazlynn is just perfect! I'm wishing you a speedy process and look forward to following your journey! :-)
Emily
Hello, Vikki! I look forward to reading your new blog! Jazlynn is so precious!
Nicole
FTIA
I can't wait to read more!! Your family is beautiful! We need to organize a NW Ohio gathering one of these days. :)
Hi Vicki! I'm looking forward to following your journey to bring Jazlynn home! I started blogging for my family and friends but have found that it is really therapeutic for me!
Vikki,
Thanks for sharing your blog thru FTIA chat group - i love to follow other's progress! Best wishes - she is gorgeous. Our Joe may have to be a suitor someday!
Ashley
mom to Sam (home 8/06)
visiting Joe in 2 weeks!
I am looking forward to reading your blog and following your journey! Congrats on the referral of Jazlynn! She is beautiful as are the rest of your children!! I hope you have a smooth journey!
Gretchen
Wow.. Bloggin' Longs', what's next to happen in this world? another fire in california ??
Hello Vikki!
You have such a beautul family! I have adopted FTIA as my support mammas... you are in good hands! Jazlynn is so sweet... wishing you many happy updates.
Best, Beth
pS- i will add to my list :)
Welcome to blogland and the bumpy ride through the Guatemalan adoption process. It is long, and hard, but so worth it as you well know.
Your daughter is beautiful. I look forward to following your journey.
Congratulations.
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