Here She Is!

Hello All! We made it safe and sound yesterday. Gabriela is finally in our arms forever! She is still the little angel we remembered from our visit trip -- very happy and content. We spent quite some time with her foster family. Gabriela's foster mother is in red and her daughter is next to her in the picture above. They are both wonderful people and it was so hard for them to leave little Gabi. We all cried and hugged. She has such a big heart to care for Gabriela and then let her leave. We hope that she is comforted knowing that her aching empty arms have given us such joy! Maria even made Gabriela the little dress that she is wearing in the pictures. It is so cute and will be treasured forever.

We are taking off for Antigua today. The city is very quiet due to the holiday (everything is closed Thursday - Sunday for Semana Santa). We are really looking forward to watching the processions, celebrating this Holy week and most of all, spending as much time as possible getting to know our little girl. What a gift we have received.

All our love,

Joe, Tara, & Gabriela