November 29, 2008
Dear Talia,
This is the first posting from your mama. I've been very busy working on your afghan. Long, long ago, when mama and baba first moved to North Carolina, and long before we thought we would one day become a mama and baba, mama made two quilts. One hangs in your sister's room, and I made her an afghan to match when we waited to bring her home from China. The second one will soon hang in your room, and I'm making you an afghan to match. I hope you'll like the colors I chose: a soft purple, an aqua, a cream color and a taupe, all colors from the quilt. Baba and I have been talking about getting your room ready, as we get closer to the time that we will travel to China to bring you home. You'll get to sleep in the same crib that Lydia did--it will be good to see that crib again, and a baby in it. Your afghan will have 48 squares, just like Lydia's. I just counted, and I need just five more squares until I have enough. Five is your big sister's favorite number, she'll tell you all about that. She's already wondered what your favorite number will be! I've also been looking for a special comforter for your crib, to keep you warm and cozy. Lydia sleeps with her crib comforter every night still, even though she's been in her big girl bed for quite a while now. While I work on your afghan, I think about you, and what it will be like when we meet you for the first time. It was so exciting to get a picture of you last week. As soon as we get our "LOA," which stands for "Letter of Acceptance" from China, we will post your picture so all of your family and friends here can get their first glimpse of you, such a pretty baby. I'll also post a picture of your afghan and quilt, so everyone can see what your room here will look like. It will look just right, once you're here. More later.
Love, Mama
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February 14, 2009
Dear Baby Talia An,
Today is Valentine's day in your new "to be" country. This is a day that everyone expresses their love to those who are very special to them, like you. We learned about you, our newest Grandbaby, last year. Little by little we have come to know you from your new Mama and Daddy and your sister Lydia Grace. We have heard about all the special preperations your family is making for you, to make you comfortable and happy. We too are making plans and changes so we can meet you, and share our home with you, and welcome you into your new family.
We have seen your pictures, named one of our Christmas angels after you, celebrated your first birthday, bought you gifts and prayed for your good health, safety, and well being. Now we are very anxious to meet you and tell you in person how much we want you and love you, and welcome you into our lives. This is our Valentine to you with love from your Nai Nai and Ye Ye.
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