Dear Turiel Family, From our family to your family we want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and we are looking forward to the day when Ju-Lie Grace is brought home. We Love you! Kim, Joshua, and Timothy XOXO
We hope to be with you when you pick up Ju-lie. Debbie and Sam Waiting for Elizabeth LID 11-4-05
I am sure this child will be very lucky to be in your family. I was very moved by your website. Best of luck so that you get her soon!. Thanks for sharing your experience. Victor Sevilla
Dear Turiel Family, We were very touched by all of the things on your website regarding Ju-lie. You are truly a wonderful family and Ju-lie is equally blessed to have you. The boys will make great big brothers and you will find that little girls surely are gifts from god. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you work to bring little Ju-lie home. God Speed! The Reinemann Family- Chuck, Diane, Anthony, Joey and Isabella
I am helen,from china. Ju-lie,please accept my best wishes for you and your new family!
Hi Everyone! I just checked out your website for the first time and what a great site! Your letter to Ju-lie put tears in my coffee cup on my lap! Ju-lie is "coming home" to be a part of the best family ever for her. She will have two fantastic brothers and the most deserving parents she could ask for. God Bless you and Ju-lie through this process and I pray for her safe journey home. Im off to start buying pink dresses for Julie!!! :0) With So Much Love, Paul and Nikki
hi Turiels, Your little website here gets me teary ... especially the Letter from Mommy and Daddy. It's cause I know that you don't know her yet in the flesh, and yet it's not merely your ideas, ideals and dreams you're putting into words here, it is real love God has put in your heart for a real little girl that HE knows and has planned for since before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4, below). Your love for this girl is not merely an expression of your being loving people (who would be loving regardless of who this child is). NO, it is the very real, present, concrete reality of our Father's total fascination, enamorment, in-love-with-ness toward THIS child ... Julie, the ONLY Julie Turiel He has ever made, ever, whom HE knows totally, inside and out, past, present and future (Psalm 139). He is absolutely totally thrilled with her and values her as much as the Blood of His Son, which He has paid for her long ago. And in a very real way, He has put that love He feels for her inside of you. And He's giving you the JOY that He feels, about adopting all of us (who once were so alone and distant from Him) to be His own sons and daughters! What an awesome thing to see! I LOVE God! I love His heart. God bless you guys, continue to enjoy this wonderful journey! If you read this someday Julie ... since I know our Father God is so crazy about you, since I can see the craziness for you in your Mommy's and Daddy's and brothers' eyes and smiles and hear it in their voice and stories ... I already know you're worth the wait! much love, Timothy Potter March 29, 2006 PS -- Ephesians 1:3-13 (in The Message version) may be a bit long to add to this Guestbook, but I think it's way too appropriate not to add. :) How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He's the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth's foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love. Long, long ago he decided to adopt us into his family through Jesus Christ. (What pleasure he took in planning this!) He wanted us to enter into the celebration of his lavish gift-giving by the hand of his beloved Son. Because of the sacrifice of the Messiah, his blood poured out on the altar of the Cross, we're a free people--free of penalties and punishments chalked up by all our misdeeds. And not just barely free, either. Abundantly free! He thought of everything, provided for everything we could possibly need, letting us in on the plans he took such delight in making. He set it all out before us in Christ, a long-range plan in which everything would be brought together and summed up in him, everything in deepest heaven, everything on planet earth. It's in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, he had his eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone. It's in Christ that you, once you heard the truth and believed it (this Message of your salvation), found yourselves home free--signed, sealed, and delivered by the Holy Spirit. This signet from God is the first installment on what's coming, a reminder that we'll get everything God has planned for us, a praising and glorious life. AMEN!
Ju-lie Grace On my refigerator door, right next to pictures of your big brothers, Matthew and Mitchell is a picture of a baby's feet. Each time I pass those precious little feet, I touch the picture and say, "God bless you Ju-lie." Wherever you are at this moment, know that your Aunt Sandy and Uncle Addie love you very much and can hardly wait to hold you in our arms.
Everyday we wait to hear word of your arrival Ju-Lie and it looks like your getting closer and closer to coming home! Each night we tuck you in our prayers and await the day when you will be camping with us! Love Paul Nik and Alexis
Hi Linda and Michael, Thank you for your lovely thoughts and wishes! Your letters to Ju-Lie were incredibly touching. How wonderful it will be if we travel to China together to finally meet our beautiful daughters! Our LID is 11/21/05, so this might be a possibility! We will keep checking your page for updates:-) Sincerely, Tammy and David
Date: Wednesday August 01, 2007
Ju-lie's room is beautiful. I love the dresser. I can't wait for our girls to come home. Debbie
Date: Wednesday August 08, 2007
Hello darling Ju-lie and family! It's Shelly at Capital Care Pediatrics and Dr. Pascual is going to be your new doctor once you arrive at the end of August. We are really excited to meet you. We wish your entire family all the best during your trip. Ju-lie, you are very lucky to have such a wonderful mommy and daddy and two handsome brothers. From the sounds of the letters they're written, they love you very much and can't wait to have you home safe and sound. We'll we logging on to check your progress and can't wait to see you all! xoxo
Date: Saturday August 11, 2007
Linda & Skip, What wonderful news that your journey to China is set! We are so happy for your wonderful family. I hope to see you in church tomorrow (8/12) so I can give you the gift I bought. Love and God Bless All! Connie McCormick
Date: Sunday August 12, 2007
Dear Turiel Family, Just finished reading the wonderful story of the wait for Ju-lie. It brought tears to my eyes and I am not ashamed to admit it. She is a very lucky little girl to be coming to such a wonderful family who will truly love her unconditionally.. Wishing you all much love and happiness- God Bless you. Dear Turiel Family- I just finished reading the story of your journey to Ju-lie. I must admit to getting tearful and I loved the story. Ju-lie is a lucky little girl to be coming home to such a wonderful family.. God Bless you all. Much love and happiness, Cecily and Keith Cecily & Keith
Date: Tuesday August 14, 2007
Skip & Linda Congratulations! Words probably can not describe how you are feeling right now, knowing that you are going to finally have Julie home with her family. Best Wishes! Lorraine Ketchum & family
Date: Tuesday August 14, 2007
Skip & Lynda, Congratulations!!!! We are very excited to meet Ju-lie, she truely is blessed to have such a warm and loving family to be coming home to. Have a safe trip to China and bring that beautiful little girl home to her BIG brothers. We look forward to meeting Ju-lie in September. God bless your family. Tonia, Bill, Dylan and Rosa Lee Ray
Date: Tuesday August 14, 2007
Oh my, how exciting this whole journey is. Can't wait to meet Ju-Lie at the balloon festival. God speed and hope you trip is not too tiring. It certainly is on the other side of the world. Peggy Wolcott
Date: Thursday August 16, 2007
Have a great trip and bring your girl home safely, THE BERLINS OF CRESCENT
Date: Thursday August 16, 2007
GOd bless you on your trip! We will be praying for your safe return. The Leireys
Date: Sunday August 19, 2007
Have a wonderful and safe trip to China! We can't wait to see you all with photos of Ju-lie Grace. I live in Albany, NY and was so surprised to see that you were flying from Albany. We must be neighbors! My daughter Lucy (a. 10/98 Jiangsu Province) and I will anxiously follow your joyful journey! Ellen and Lucy Roesch Albany, NY
Date: Sunday August 19, 2007
Hope the trip went well. We were hoping to hear that you arrived safely. Please let us know soon as you can. THE BERLINS OF CRESCENT
Date: Sunday August 19, 2007
Skip and Lynda, It is Sunday evening here (10pm) and all day Mitch and our family have been talking about what you are doing in China. I am just taking a quick look to give Mitch an update to see if there is anything posted yet. He is doing great and is such a pleasure. Our thoughts and prayers are with all three of you. Can't wait to hear from you! The Fishers and Mitch
Date: Monday August 20, 2007
Today is GOTHCA DAY!!! YEAH!!! AMEN! Love ya, Nik
Date: Monday August 20, 2007
We are so excited for you. Can't wait for your return and to see you all together! You are in our daily prayers! Love, Marti and Fred
Date: Monday August 20, 2007
Glad to here you arrived safely. Can not wait to hear more. THE BERLINS OF CRESCENT
Date: Monday August 20, 2007
The phone lines are burning up!! We all miss you! Keep the pics coming!! Love Nik PS:Matthew drove to work yesterday in my truck. Hes got his mothers foot! ;0)
Date: Tuesday August 21, 2007
Lyn and Skip- She is absolutely beautiful. I am so happy. What a blessing to wake up to this morning! Stay Safe! Paul and Nik
Date: Tuesday August 21, 2007
Lynn, Skip and Ju-lie, We can't wait to see you on the 31st. She's adorable and I'm so happy to hear she's adjusting quickly. God Bless. love, Sandy
Date: Tuesday August 21, 2007
Dear Skip, Linda, Matthew, Mitchell and Ju-lie, I just received the link to your site this morning (from Nik), of course, everything else went on hold and I clicked immediately. It was so hard to read your comments without looking at the photos, but I did it and you know, it wasn't that difficult. Of course, I wanted to peek at the photos but you write so elegantly, Linda, it's easy to stay with you.....one can tell that your words are from the heart and of the Lord. And, though you didn't author the poem "Kisses in the Wind", it is one of the most beautiful literary works I think I have ever read. And, go leave it to you to find it (or receive it) and share it, it is absolutely beautiful, appropriate and meaningful. Great job, too, on Ju-lie's nursery, she will be very comfortable in her nursery and playroom, as well as in your lives. I spent a good part of the day, yesterday, catching up on world events (YUK, deaths, bombings, trapped miners and on and on (scarey, hurtful and alarming))......at one point during my day I reminded myself that the Lord does not put any more on us than we can handle.....and isn't He GREAT! First thing this morning I receive the blessed news of your journey, baby girl and family of five. Thank you, Father, for loving us and for these gifts. Thank you for this union and for bringing Skip, Linda, Ju-lie and all of Your other newly formed families home safely to continue their caring, loving, bonding and sharing. In Your name, Jesus, our beautiful Creator, Amen. Looks like the rest of your trip is filled with bus rides, paper signing, shopping and BONDING. I'm sure by the time you get on that plane next Friday, you will feel like Ju-lie has never been anywhere but with you.....and I'm sure by now she is calling you both Mommy and Daddy and recognizes you both to be part of the missing links in her life....Matthew and Mitchell, of course, to complete the puzzle. And, that feeling of emptiness in all of your hearts and bellies, being filled each day, more and more. This is all so fun and exciting. God Bless and have a safe and glorious time and journey home. Love, Tracy
Date: Tuesday August 21, 2007
Hi Guys - it's Jim. I just received the site from Corey whom got it from Matthew. The pictures are great. The irish side of the family can't wait to see all three of you home safe and sound. Ju-lie's amazing and so are you two. She could not have a better family to come home to as the Turiels. Enjoy your trip and we'll see you soon. The Higgins'
Date: Tuesday August 21, 2007
Aunt Lynda and Uncle Skip, She is adorable!!!!!!! Congrats! Word cannot express how happy I am for all of you. Thank you for keeping us updated through your travels. We are all keeping you in our prayers for your final preperations to bring Julie-Grace home. Love to all Kim
Date: Tuesday August 21, 2007
Ju-lie looks so beautiful. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!! It looks like you all have bonded so well. The girls saw the pictures. Ju-lie is going to be a busy little girl....Our girls can't wait to play with her. Enjoy your first days together. THE BERLINS OF CRESCENT
Date: Tuesday August 21, 2007
PRAISE GOD FOR BRINGING JU-LIE INTO YOUR LOVING AND BLESSED ARMS!! WE ARE BLESSED TO BE PART OF YOUR WONDERFUL JOURNEY!! SAFE TRAVELS AND WE WISH SO MUCH JOY, PEACE AND HAPPINESS!! WELCOME TO THE PARKSIDE FAMILY JU-LIE!!! IN HIM, THE AGRESTAS
Date: Tuesday August 21, 2007
How wonderful and happy you all look! She is beautiful! May God continue his blessings upon Ju-lie Grace and your entire family. Connie & Jim McCormick
Date: Tuesday August 21, 2007
Hi Ju-lie, You are really cute and so pretty. You are a such lucky little girl that have a wonderful mommy and daddy and brothers that would love you so much. We can't wait to see you and to know more about you. We love to read and see the pictures for this adventoure. Hope you will be fine soon, and not coughing again. Say hi to your mommy and daddy and have a nice and safe trip back to US. Love, Steve, Santy, Shinta and "Stevie"
Date: Wednesday August 22, 2007
What a beautiful baby! We know she will be loved beyond measure. It's so good to see you united with your daughter. God is so good! I bet Matt and Mitchell can't wait to have their turns to hold her too! We can't wait to meet Ju-lie in person. Have a safe journey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Mary & Ray McGeoch
Date: Wednesday August 22, 2007
8/22 -It is wonderful to see Ju-lie on-line. She is so beautiful. It is heartwarming to read about your journey and to hear how she is adjusting to your wonderful family. Yesterday Matt went to the Fron's house. We will surely miss him. The Fishers
Date: Wednesday August 22, 2007
Hi you three, It's 8AM on Wednesday morning and the first thing I did when I came downstairs was to check this site. Please update daily so we call follow along. Today is our anniversary and we plan to spend it in Saratoga. I'll check the site as soon as we get home. Hugs and kisses. Love, Sandy
Date: Wednesday August 22, 2007
My husband and I are an AFTH family and are DTC 12/7/05. We will be making the trip for our little one this year I hope. Your family is beautiful.Ju-lie is so cute. God is awesome and I am always amazed at the way he so perfectly brings people together. God bless you all!!! P.S. I am praying for you all. Anita
Date: Wednesday August 22, 2007
WOW, great news on Ju-lie's acceptance and bonding....knew it wouldn't take long. Just a little rest and the opportunity to realize how loved she is....just one thought came to mind when I read your latest update this morning, "God takes care of God". Our Father, Father of the fatherless, you give your children a home in which to dwell; and like a loving mother you gather us into your household. We give you thanks for Ju-lie who has come to bless the Turiel family and for Skip, Linda, Matthew and Mitchell who have taken this child to be their own. By the power of your Holy Spirit, continue to fill Skip and Linda with trust, understanding and affection; and, through this child in our midst, enable us better to know the mystery that we are all your children by adoption; through Jesus Christ our Lord. And, Heavenly Father, watch with Skip and Linda over your child, Ju-lie, that the rattling in her chest is healed and grant that she may be restored to that perfect health which it is yours alone to give; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Have a beautiful day. Tracy
Date: Wednesday August 22, 2007
Aunt Lynda and Uncle Skip, We are soooooooooooo happy for you!!! Congrats to the Turiel family officially becoming a family of five. Now there is finally a little girl in the family. What Joy! We wish you all the best in your sight seeing and play time with Ju-lie and can't wait to meet her in person. Love to all and hugs and kisses. XOXO Kim, Jim, Josh, and Tim
Date: Wednesday August 22, 2007
Congratulations Linda & Skip! So happy for you and your family. Julie Grace is a beautiful little girl and a lucky one to have such great parents. I am sure you will make many, many happy memories together. Bob & Barb Berry
Date: Wednesday August 22, 2007
Hi Uncle Skip and Aunt Lynda! Ju-lie is beautiful and must be a joy to have. She looks like she will be a very curious one and I cannot wait to show her some of the things that our family and friends do together. Have fun in China! Love Corey
Date: Wednesday August 22, 2007
Skip and Lynda, Ju-lie Grace is more beautiful than words can describe. We are overjoyed that everything is working out so well for you! We hope you enjoy every minute of your wonderful adventure in China and can't wait to see you upon your return. Safe travels home, and you will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Colleen and Jude Pierre
Date: Wednesday August 22, 2007
Hi Skip and Lynda and the newest member of the Turiel family, Ju-lie! We are having fun "joining in" on your travels and happy experiences! Thanks for sharing this awesome adventure with all of us! The Berlins from Crescent and The Taubners (El, Rich, Sarah, and Ben) here at our house in Scotia
Date: Wednesday August 22, 2007
Dear Turiels, With the latest pictures of Ju-lie, this is what I see.....she has her parents' eyes and her brothers' smiles. Have a great day! Tracy
Date: Thursday August 23, 2007
Hi Guys! I love the pictures from today! She is a cutie pie! Skip, everyday, I post the new update on the bulletin board. We are all very excited for you both! Best Wishes - Mandie K.
Date: Thursday August 23, 2007
Ju-lie Grace, I'm sorry to hear that your tummy hurts and I know its painful when new teeth start popping out. Mommy and Daddy will do everything they can to make you feel better. Uncle Addie and I can hardly wait to meet you. We send you hugs and kisses. love, Aunt Sandy
Date: Thursday August 23, 2007
Hello Lynda, Skip and Ju-lie, What a beautiful little girl! We have been following your journey - checking often for updates and enjoying the photos. Quinn and I both have spoken to Mitchell and he's doing well and his voice is filled with excitement when we ask him about you guys! Hang in there, you'll be home before you know it! Hoping you see some dirty diapers. We went through the same thing with Grace. We fed her prunes and suppositories and it worked! Can't wait to meet Ju-lie! Beth McMillan
Date: Thursday August 23, 2007
Hi Jul-ie we keep looking to see what your Mom and Dad will post next. Rosa Lee keeps looking over my shoulder and she is very excited to meet you. Skip and Lynda what a beautiful daughter you have. We hope Jul-ie will start feeling better soon. Have fun exploring your daughters world with her. God Bless your entire family. Tonia, Bill, Dylan and Rosa Lee Ray
Date: Thursday August 23, 2007
Good day, Turiels.....by today's pictures, looks like Ju-lie is feeling better, fingers crossed. the picture of her being silly is adorable (can see her biting down on her teeth, that's goodness, she's beating it). Well, then I scrolled down to the bottom picture, how beautiful, loving Mama, OK, tears, tears and more tears, I couldn't see the screen. Thank you again for sharing this journey, what a blessing. Lord Jesus Christ, Good Shepherd of the sheep, you gather the lambs in your arms and carry them in your bosom: We commend to your loving care these children, Ju-lie and Elizabeth. Relieve Ju-lie of her stomach and teething pains and Elizabeth of her fever, guard them from all danger, restore to them your gifts of gladness and strength, and raise them up to a life of service to you. Thank you, Dear Father. Amen. Hugs and kisses from the good ole USA. Tracy
Date: Thursday August 23, 2007
Lynda, Skip and Ju-lie, She is so beautiful!!!!! Thanks so much for the updates. It is so good that you have this adjustment time in her home country where much is still very familiar to her. We can't wait to see her and I'm sure she and Madison will have a lot in common! I called your dad just a little while ago--sounds like all is well, Matthew was at a friend's for the afternoon. We will be taking dinner to them tonight. Blessings are being poured out upon you-we know you are in His Grip! Love, Marti and Fred
Date: Thursday August 23, 2007
I am just loving all these photo's! We can't wait to meet her! Love, Connie & Jim McCormick
Date: Thursday August 23, 2007
Hi Skip,Lynda,and newest edition Ju-lie, I saw the pictures of Ju-lie and thought they were adorable. The captions over each picture made me smile. I cannot wait to meet her. We are heading up to Schroon Lake. We will make sure that everything is okay. Love, Miranda
Date: Thursday August 23, 2007
I happened upon your website and am so happy for your family. We too are adopting from China. I love how you talk about God through all of this. It blesses me to see Him take care of all of you. Blessings to your family. Jenny McCort from Ohio
Date: Friday August 24, 2007
Hello to China, Checking this site is the first thing I do when I come downstairs in the morning. Today's pictures and news are answers to my prayers. You all look do happy. She's a sweety. love, Sandy
Date: Friday August 24, 2007
Good Morning! I cant tell you how much I can't wait till you bring Ju-lie home!! She is just adorable and absolutely beautiful. What a blessing. I just love the picture of her smiling. There will be many more smiles to come. Especially when she finds out she has two big brothers!!! Stay safe in your travels today. And Ill talk to you soon. Love Hugs and lots and lots of kisses............Nik
Date: Friday August 24, 2007
You sure out did yourself today. I always get tears when I read your update but today was the best. We are so blessed. Thank you both for making this happen. Addie
Date: Friday August 24, 2007
Aunt Lynda, Uncle Skip, and Ju-lie, Great pictures! It is nice to see the progress that you have made. I am glad to hear that everyone has recovered and that Ju-Lie is better and better as the days pass. Ju-lie has such a great smile. You could look at it for hours. Glad that you are able to keep us all informed as your travels move along. I am saying my prayers and blessings to all for a safe and enjoyable trip in Guangzhou and we are looking forward to seeing you soon. Love, Kim XOXO
Date: Friday August 24, 2007
And, I would know ask, Lord Jesus Christ, by your patience in suffering, be near Debbie in her time of weakness and pain due to a twisted ankle and bruised leg; sustain her by your grace, that her strength and courage may not fail; heal Debbie according to your will. Dear God, we also thank you for the gifts of these children to their Mommies and Daddies to raise, these lives to share, these minds to help mold, these bodies to nurture, and these spirits to enrich. Let them never betray their child’s trust, dampen their child’s hope, or discourage their child’s dreams. Help them, dear God, to help their precious child become all you mean them to be. Let your grace and love fall on them like gentle breezes and give them inner strength and peace and patience for the journey ahead. Thank you, Jesus. We also ask, Father, that your Angels watch over Matthew and Mitchell and fold their wings around them and guard them with love, especially until Mom, Dad and Sister return home. Help all of these families, Dear God, be determined to rejoice in you no matter how sick, hot, sore or tired they may be. Let them be joyful in you, their Savior, no matter how hard things become. Be their Strength. Amen. Oh, yes, thank you, Lord, for resolving Ju-lie’s diaper issue and for the love and bonding between the new Dads and their babes. Thank you, Dear Lord, for loving us, fixing us and keeping your promises. We praise you, our Everlasting Father and Light of the World. Have a glorious day and safe flight to Guangzhou. Good luck with the paperwork, hopefully, it will all get signed and approved without a glitch. XXOO, Smiles and have a great day. Tracy
Date: Friday August 24, 2007
Ooops, resubmitting my comments, somehow I deleted the first half of my note: Dear Turiels, It is such a pleasure to get on the computer and look for your updates......I will miss them but, of course, will look forward to keeping in touch and learning of Ju-lie's continued journey through life through myspace and hands on.....not everyone would have the commitment to update your journal so regularly, you are blessed to have such strength and determination. Your efforts are, truly, appreciated as you can tell by friends and loved ones guestbook entries. My day is extremely busy today but reading your update is a priority, for sure.....we are so blessed to be able to share in your delight, hear of your ups and downs, learn of Ju-lie's development and experiences and help provide love, support and encouragement to you and other families. And, I ask, Lord Jesus Christ, by your patience in suffering, be near Debbie in her time of weakness and pain due to a twisted ankle and bruised leg; sustain her by your grace, that her strength and courage may not fail; heal Debbie according to your will. Dear God, we also thank you for the gifts of these children to their Mommies and Daddies to raise, these lives to share, these minds to help mold, these bodies to nurture, and these spirits to enrich. Let them never betray their child’s trust, dampen their child’s hope, or discourage their child’s dreams. Help them, dear God, to help their precious child become all you mean them to be. Let your grace and love fall on them like gentle breezes and give them inner strength and peace and patience for the journey ahead. Thank you, Jesus. We also ask, Father, that your Angels watch over Matthew and Mitchell and fold their wings around them and guard them with love, especially until Mom, Dad and Sister return home. Help all of these families, Dear God, be determined to rejoice in you no matter how sick, hot, sore or tired they may be. Let them be joyful in you, their Savior, no matter how hard things become. Be their Strength. Amen. Oh, yes, thank you, Lord, for resolving Ju-lie’s diaper issue and for the love and bonding between the new Dads and their babes. Thank you, Dear Lord, for loving us, fixing us and keeping your promises. We praise you, our Everlasting Father and Light of the World. Have a glorious day and safe flight to Guangzhou. Good luck with the paperwork, hopefully, it will all get signed and approved without a glitch. XXOO, Smiles and have a great day. Tracy
Date: Friday August 24, 2007
One of my travel buddies in 2005 has a Bengbu baby. Gili is wonderful and smart. Your baby looks like my baby a Wuzhou girl at referral esp. without the smiles. http://glenysluckymama.blogspot.com Beverly
Date: Friday August 24, 2007
Lynda and Skip We are so happy for you both. It is a joy to see you with Ju-lie and bonding so well and quickly. We have been thinking of you both often. Looking forward to more information about your travels with Ju-lie. Love Laurie, John, Sarah, Jessica and Rebecca
Date: Saturday August 25, 2007
LOOKING GOOD. GOD WILL BLESS YOU MORE. TRACY AND JODI ROBINSON
Date: Saturday August 25, 2007
Do they make squeeky shoes in our size Lyn? :0) Love ya..........thanks for the chat. Miss U Guys!
Date: Saturday August 25, 2007
Thank you so much for sharing your journey with all of us! The pictures and narrative are wonderful. We can't wait to meet your beautiful Ju--lie and welcome her into our church family. Have a safe trip. Love, Mary & Ray McGeoch
Date: Saturday August 25, 2007
You've both brought me to tears...Ju-lie is sooo lucky to have entered the lives of such a wonderful family. I have thoroughly enjoyed viewing your website...technology is awesome!!! From the emotions of viewing your site, I'm going to be a mess when I meet Ju-lie...I'm such a mush, especially now that I'm a Mother:) We'll be thinking of you all as you meet and reunite as a "family of five!" Love, Allison & family ps girl "stuff" is at my parents to pick up at your liesure...
Date: Sunday August 26, 2007
What a beautiful girl!!!! It looks like you are having a wonderful time in China. I can't get over how everything seems so different (and yet so the same!) since I went to China ten years ago! We continue to pray for your successful trip and safe journey home!!! Love, Ellen and Lucy Roesch (a.10/98 Jiangsu Province) Albany, NY
Date: Sunday August 26, 2007
Thank you so much for sharing your very special journey with us. We have been at camp since Thursday, first thing I did when we came home was to check your updates. We are so happy to see that Ju-lie is adjusting well. It's easy to see why with such loving parents. God Bless Tonia, Bill, Dylan and Rosa Lee Ray
Date: Monday August 27, 2007
What an amazing journey of love you are on! We so look forward to meeting Ju-lie when all three of you arrive home. We will continue to lift you up in prayer. In Christ, Pastor Paul, Kelley, Kyle, Jonny and Eric
Date: Monday August 27, 2007
We really enjoy reading your journals and sharing the amazing journey you are all on. I don't think I have seen a nurse with a nurse's cap on in years! Ju-lie sounds like she is doing very well,both physically and emotionally. Have a wonderful anniversary! Love, Connie & Jim McCormick
Date: Monday August 27, 2007
What a Blessing! Keith sent me an e-mail so I could view your story, We're so happy for you and bless you with many loving years and joy. She's beautiful and what a lucky girl to have such a caring family to spend the rest of her life with. We send you our prayers and wish you love and happiness forever. The Dymonds
Date: Tuesday August 28, 2007
Happy Anniversary, You have given eachother a wonderful gift this year!! Thank you for the ability to see you daily and watch Ju-lie grow in love and trust. We all look forward to Friday when we can welcome you back and welcome Ju-lie into our family. love, Sandy
Date: Tuesday August 28, 2007
I have some solo piano music playing in the background while I view your pictures. It is a rare time that I have in my busy day to do this. What a blessing to see this occurrence in your family. What a blessing to see what the Lord is doing not only in your lives but the life of Ju-Lie Grace and the many others who have been abandoned but not aborted. All praises be to Him and His wonderous work. God Bless you greatly. Gary Griffieth
Date: Tuesday August 28, 2007
Happy anniversary from me too. I forgot about that. But--It can't be 20 years yet. You are only 29 years old. It is so good to be able to follow your journey. I am in Texas and always check when I get up. Only 72 hours to go!! Addie
Date: Tuesday August 28, 2007
Linda and Skip - What a wonderful journey you are on! We have enjoyed reading all about it. Ju-lie is so precious, we can't wait to meet her. Safe travel - Love, The Calabro Family
Date: Tuesday August 28, 2007
Dear Skip and Lynda, Though I haven't written in several days, I have been keeping up with your journal, daily, who could pass up the opportunity to share this remarkable piece of history.....wait, not just remarkable; remarkable, beautiful, admirable and significant piece of history in the Turiel book of life. Halleljah! Heavenly Father, giver of life and health, watch over Ju-lie and fix her boo boo. Grant that her little eye be restored to perfection. Also, Jesus, bless Skip and Lynda, on their 20th anniversary. Grant them continued love for each other and that they both be continually filled with faith and trust. Give them the ongoing love and grace to live in peace and harmony. May they always bear with one another's weaknesses and grow from each other's strengths. Help them to always forgive one another's failings, be patient, kind, and cheerful. Grant that they keep the spirit they have practiced over the past 20 years of placing the well-being of one another ahead of self. May the love that brought them together continue to grow with each passing year. Bring them even closer to You through their love for each other. They are a very special couple and wonderful parents who bring You glory. Watch over them during the last few days of their journey and bring them, Ju-lie and all of the other families home safely to their loved ones who have been missing them and patiently awaiting their return. Amen.
Date: Wednesday August 29, 2007
Aunt Lynda, Uncle Skip, and Ju-lie Grace, We can hardly contain ourselves waiting for your safe arrival home. Thank you for taking the time to keep up with letting us know of your daily events and sharing those beautiful photos. Sorry to hear about Ju-lie's boo boo. We are sure she has bounced back and forgotten all about it. We are keeping you all in our prayers as you finalize everything and prepare to return home to your anxious family and friends. Love to all, Kim, Jim, Josh, & Tim XOXO
Date: Wednesday August 29, 2007
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY 20th ANNIVERSARY!!!! We can't think of a better way for you to celebrate it them being there with Ju-lie Grace Turiel. You will always be able to treasure your 20th knowing that you were bringing Ju-lie Grace home. Big Hugs and Kisses your way XOXO Kim, Jim, Josh, & Tim and one really sloppy kiss from Casey
Date: Wednesday August 29, 2007
Lynda and Skip - Happy Anniversary!! We can't wait to see you all on Sunday. Have a safe trip home and a wonderful weekend as a new family of 5! God Bless - Mary & Ray
Date: Wednesday August 29, 2007
Lynn, Skip and Ju-Lie, Cannot wait to see you on Friday. Please update the site because we're starved for news and pictures. I've shared this side with a friend whose son and daughter-in-law are waiting to hear about their baby. Lona thought that your site is a been a wonderful way to share in the happiness of bringing a new daughter home. Safe trip, God bless, see you on Friday. love, Sandy
Date: Wednesday August 29, 2007
Happy Anniversary!! What a great present to have Ju-lie on you 20th Anniversary. Hope all is well. The Leirey's
Date: Wednesday August 29, 2007
Only 2.5 more days till I see you guys!! Yeah!! See you at the airport! Love ya, Feel Better Ju-lie. Love Nik
Date: Wednesday August 29, 2007
Happy 20th Anniversary! What a memorable one it will be! We hope your day was wonderful. We saw Matt and Dad Turiel yesterday. Both were doing fine. We saw Mitchell at the walk-thru at Acadia today. He was fine too. Can't wait to see all of you on Friday! Sending lots of love and a special hug and kiss for Ju-lie. THE BERLINS OF CRESCENT
Date: Thursday August 30, 2007
One more day. We can't wait to see you all again. It is so good to communicate this way but in person with hugs is sooo much better. GOD speed and have a safe trip. Addie
Date: Thursday August 30, 2007
Hi Turiels!! Addie talked to Dad this morning and everything is well. He said that you'd never believe the amount of food in the house. Dad seems to think that you are going to Schroon on Saturday. Let us know because we'd love to spend the weekend with our new addition. My website is www.sandra.lee.b@hotmail.com Blessings, Sandy
Date: Thursday August 30, 2007
Hi Linda and Skip, Congratulation and Happy Anniversary 20th. We can't wait to see you all!!! Hope we can meet you guys on this Labor Day weekend if you go up to North. We will be there at Saturday. Have a safe and nice trip back home. You are all in our thought and pray. The Jolly Berry's Family
Date: Friday August 31, 2007
Hi Linda Skip and Ju-lie, I just gave Mitchell a big hug and dropped him off at home. He was great! we can't wait to meet you Ju-lie you have many wonderful friends and family anxiously awaiting your arrival! love, The Newhall's
Date: Friday August 31, 2007
We're anxious to meet Ju-lie! Hope your flight home was gentle to you all! See you soon. She is so beautiful!!! Love, Marti and Fred
Date: Tuesday September 04, 2007
Life was so busy while we were in China, I never got to ready your website as we traveled through the days. It is 5am here in Virginia and Sam and Elizabeth are fast asleep. I so enjoyed reading over the days of our trip. It was so filled with so many wonderful memories that will last a life time. I am so glad to hear that Ju-lie is adjusting to life at home so well. I can't wait to see how our girls grow and develop over the years. Your family, and the others in our travel group, will always hold a special place in our hearts. It was such a monumental family event that we all shared together. Such a blessing! Debbie, mommy to Eliabeth (oh how long I have waited to say that!)
Date: Tuesday September 04, 2007
Hi Turiel Family- Just read your last message and am so happy for you all. Glad you got home safely. I pray for health, happiness and much love for you all. Hope to see you soon. Love, Cecily
Date: Wednesday September 05, 2007
CONGRATULATIONS & WELCOME HOME! I REALLY ENJOYED YOUR JOURNAL AND PICTURES FROM YOUR TRIP. HOPE YOU ARE ALL DOING WELL. LORRAINE KETCHUM lketchum@nycap.rr.com
Date: Thursday September 06, 2007
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Your birthday is today - Happy Birthday too and to have Ju-lie home - is a wonderful gift. She is a cutie! I tried emailing you on cedaridge, but your email is over quota. When you go through some of them, I will send you new pics of my "little" one... he is up to 15 pounds and not even 5 months old yet... I'm happy to hear you made it there and back safe and sound. Keep me updated. Denise
Date: Thursday September 13, 2007
Skip and Lynn Way to go! This is a very nice web site. Congradulations and we will have to see you sometime. BTW I can't believe how old your kids are! It has been too long. David Calabrese dcalabre@nycap.rr.com
Date: Sunday September 23, 2007
Hi, Let me introduce myself. I'm Freddie Remza, the author of a book that was recently published called "The Journey to Mei." It's a story told from a ten year old child's perspective as her family goes through the process to adopt a baby from China. I have found that many of the children's literature available on this topic is in the form of picture books for the younger child. This book is written for children ages 8 thru 12 and is meant to be another resource parents could use as their adopted daughter matures. It is also a book the child's siblings, cousins, neighbors, and friends can read not only to understand the adoption process, but to foster an appreciation for the Chinese culture and its traditions. You can check out my book on my website http://outskirtspress.com/thejourneytomei "The Journey to Mei" is available in both paperback and hardcopy on Amazon.com. Part of my research for this story took me to China for a month. I found this country to be especially intriguing and the people very friendly. It's my hope to spread what I learned and experienced on to others with hopes all of America's Chinese daughters are raised with the pride of knowing who they are. Hope all is well with your family and my congratulations! I am sure all the frustrations of waiting all faded once you held your child! Sincerely, Freddie Remza Author of "The Journey to Mei" Realistic Fiction for Children Ages 8-12 Click here: Outskirts Press Book Publishing Presents The Journey to Mei
Date: Monday October 22, 2007
We wish to thank you guys of all the support and comfort you guys gave us as we got our baby girls. It was a privilege to Journey to China with you guys and you will always be in our memories. Devin,Linda and Christina Somerton