Friday, April 18, 2008

She's Home!


We got home late last week with Gabriella Maria Rietema. It was a whirlwind trip to Guatemala including many hours biting our nails in the embassy and spending quetzals (Guatemalan currency) . But she is home at last. We love her personality (saucy, fun and sweet), her voice (kind of like a Spanish cartoon character) and her laugh. Here is one picture just after immigration and naturalization at LAX. I will upload more when I am on a faster computer. Thanks for praying her home!

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

She looks just the way you guys and Judi described her. Not only should Gabriela realize how much she is loved, but you guys should also know how much you are loved. You have been in many people's prayers for quite some time. Congratulations! and lots of love, Karen

Carr Family said...

Bienvenido, Gabriella Rietema. Hope you're all settling in. Know there will be many adjustments, but God will part of them all!

Blessings,
Amy & Family

Andy McCullough said...

Sweet! Congrats.

Anonymous said...

Dear Rietema Family, So happy for all of you! Can't wait to meet Gabriella! Le Bron sent me some pics of everyone! She is precious! Erika, Riley looks so much like you! Congratulations and much love! Hope Christian can be a part of the picture very soon! You are always in my prayers! Aunt Alice

Steve Nelson said...

Congrats! We are excited for you guys. She is a cutie!

God bless,

Steve <><

Mr. E said...

more pictures???? more info????

Anonymous said...

Congrats, you guys! What a sweetie!!
We are excited to be bringing home Addie and Tony in 5 weeks! We passed court and are traveling in September! So incredible!
Sounds like Christian is coming home soon, too? Awesome!
I'd love to catch up...but I don't have your email addresses... you can email me at angelainco@yahoo.com

thanks!
Angela Dormish