Introducing Meili Ilene YeRu Pawlak

One of the most difficult parts of our adoption wait is over! Today our "Letter Seeking Confirmation to Adopt/Letter of Acceptance" was received in Gladney's New York office. This means we are 8-12 weeks from traveling to pick her up. BUT, more importantly, it means that I can show everyone her picture! So, I am going to first share the very first photo we ever saw of her.  She is a year older now, and I have plenty of new pictures to share, but I'm going to start with this one because it so completely capture our hearts.


Meili Ilene YeRu Pawlak


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