Thank you!

A word of thanks...

Before the journey begins in earnest, I want to take some time to thank some very special people. Please know these words are heartfelt.

To my family - I have always known I have the best family in the world. This adoption has only proven to me what I already knew. I hear of so many families who are not supportive of adoption or adoption from China, but every last one of you - parents, Grandpa Burch, my brother and his family, my aunts, uncles, and cousins - ALL of you have jumped on board and welcomed Amelia with open arms. I love you! Amelia and I are so blessed to have you as our family.

Kent & Karen Ott - You are amazing people! You have generously and graciously given above and beyond what I could have ever even imagined or hoped for to be a part of bringing Amelia home. I never could have dreamed that my dad, Sara, Amelia, and I could ALL travel to China and home on Frequent Flyer miles that didn't cost us a penny. You are truly sent of the Lord for this time and this mission. You will always be a part of Amelia's miracle story. Thank you!

SAJKC - You have laughed with me, cried with me, prayed with me, and kept me sane. I love you, my sweet Lubbock prayer circle! Each one of you is a shining example of the kind of woman, mother, and child of the Father I aspire to become.

WaitingChinaFamilies - My dear "cyberfamily" who has seen me through the crazy TA wait - and endured me at my worst. You promised me my day would come, and it did. Thank you for indulging my silly songs, my DHL stalking, and all the emotions of a 143-day TA wait. You are precious people. What a blessing to have made friends with you along this journey.

Lubbock USAO - Was there ever a lovelier group of people to work with who could also fill in as "birth coaches" in a pinch? You were there when Amelia's sweet face first fluttered across my screen (I think some of you cried harder than I did), and you were there today to send me off with pizza and good wishes. I love each one of you - even on your bad days. HA! Just kidding. I do love you, and I will MISS YOU while I am away!!! I will especially miss our riveting lunch conversations. :)

Highland Families - To my two Highland Families, Highland-Lubbock and Highland-Dallas, I appreciate the love, prayers and support you have had for me over the years. I would not be who I am today without your influence.

Love, Amy (Leaving TOMORROW!!!)