Just checking in....

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Well we have been home for almost 2 weeks. Daniel is doing great. He is so adjusted and attached. We just need to get more sleep at night. It just seems that he has always been a part of our family. He is so happy and full of life. I can't wait for all of you to meet him in person.

Here are some new pictures that I wanted to share.





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Jessica said…
Lori, Tom & Family,
Hi. This is Jessica Burgess Wise (Jaden's Mom from Blue Lightning). I'm so glad I've found a way to contact you as I wanted to share how touched I was as I followed your postings during your travels to Ethiopia to bring Daniel home. Lori, I now better understand why you were just brewing with anticipation and joy at the soccer games. Daniel is precious and obviously is loved by a very special family. Thanks for letting me share this experience with your family.
Jessica, Greg, Jaden & Adrien Wise
November 20, 2008 at 5:37 PM
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