China
Guatemala
Russia
Vietnam
Brazil
India
Yes! We did it and we probably never would have
without all your help. We have our incredibly gorgeous and wonderful daughter
home. Gabrielle Li Xiang Santoro arrived safely home on September 27, 2001, with
her mommy and daddy.
I marvel to look at her, this little miracle that has entered our lives. She is the sweetest, most lovable and beautiful little angel. God Bless you for the work you do in bringing families together.
Everything before her arrival is a blur now-the wait (doesn't matter) the travel (doesn't matter) she is worth everything and much, much more. Thank-you seems so unsuitable for this gift you have given us, we are so grateful for all of the help your agency has provided us. Megan and Mary we especially thank-you two, for all your help through this emotional time. There has never been a question that has gone unanswered or a query too ridiculous to satisfy. You were both very kind and patient repeatedly, I knew I could always call to talk to you, thank-you so much for that.
We were very fortunate to travel with six other wonderful families. They were very helpful and empathetic. The babies were all so beautiful and seemed to be in good health, too. The trip, although exhausting at times, was very nice. China is a lovely country. If we had not adopted from China we probably never would have seen the country--we are glad we did.
I am so impressed with FTIA. I never felt left out or uninformed during the whole process. Your agency is excellent and I am very glad we chose FTIA; I have and will continue to recommend FTIA to anyone who asks (or doesn't). Thank-you again and again. Thank you also for the two CD's -Gabrielle is really enjoying them. We are sorry it has taken so long to write, Gabrielle and I were quite sick when we arrived home, and the adjustment time had been a little longer than expected. We will keep in touch.
Gratefully yours,
Gabrielle's Family
