From Your Aunt Laura

Oi Bebe/s

Your Aunt Laura sent us a note over the weekend; she does a very good job at explaining what we mean to each other so here it is:

Welcome to the family!!
Patricia is going to be a wonderful Mommy!!! You couldn't have found a better family, the love in this house is incredible and you are going to make a lovely addition!!! I am looking forward to meeting you and getting to know you. I am aunt Laura and know your mom for over 30 years, we played together as children, went thru growing pains as teens, We worked toghther for our first job after high school!! Until mommy decided to go to Italy and study. Mommy and I never lost contact while she studied over seas. She always asked for me to visit, but i was to scared to fly alone at that time. When she came back we picked up like she never left! Your entering into a wonderful family!! You have a happy dog named Jack. Can't wait to see you!!!
Laura

This is a picture of Laura and I; we were visiting friends in Washington DC in August of 2007.



Sua Mãe Amorosa (YLM)

From Your Aunt Susan

Oi Kids!

There's been so much going on. The paperwork is insurmountable and very confusing but it will be worth it in the end when you finally arrive. In life nothing good comes easy and you have to work hard to get what you want. Rest assured though that you will always have what you need and the rest, all the extras are up to us. On that note, we received another comment, from your aunt Susan who is the mother of your cousins TJ and Christian. Susan's mother (Aunt Maryann) was adopted. She was your grandmother's best friend together with Aunt Fran (who adopted her children). Yep, the three of them were life long friends and deserve a special mention, as soon as I get a chance to write it! But for now:

Hi! This is a message from your Aunt Susan.

Well... you are finally here (almost)! We have all been expecting you and anxiously awaiting your arrival. You have been well planned for and your mom could not be more excited about sharing life with you. As part of our family you will be subject to a world of love and opportunity. Your mom is a very special person who has so much to offer. We welcome you with open arms. In this family your thoughts and feelings are important. Remember to speak to those closest to you and never be afraid to ask questions and explore, as the world can be a scary place and that is why you will always have family to lean on. I hope that you will get to know my sons, (your cousins) TJ and Christian. They are great boys. They also look forward to meeting you and having you share in their world. I know you will be the missing links that make this family chain unbreakable. WELCOME!!!!

Sua Mãe Amorosa (YLM)
Patricia

Your Grandfather

Oi Kids,
I thought you should know about your grandfather Pasquale, aka Pat -- aka Grandpa. He's 80 years old and was married to your grandma Rosie for 54 years. He met her during a card game in Brooklyn. They fell in love and got married xx later. He was somewhat of a wild child growing up during the Great Depression. I heard so many amazing stories through the years and so I asked him which one he wanted to tell you and he's thinking about it very carefully. Grandpa is an amazing man who worked very hard his whole life to raise us and while were weren't rich we never needed anything. I'm sure with all my heart that you will love him as much as he will love you. Here he is, together with the love of his life, your Grandma Rosie:




Sua Mãe Amorosa (YLM)
Patricia

From Your Uncle Drew Drew

Oi Kids,

This morning I woke up to find the below message from your Uncle Drew who is Julian, Christian and Austin's dad:

Hi Patricia,
You are doing just a wonderful thing. Those kids are so lucky. They will eventually figure out that they hit lottery. Wish you all the best and of course I will do whatever I can. God bless.
Your Brother Drew.

Family is so important to me. I'm excited that you'll both be entering into a family that will love and care about you, your Forever Family.

I've attached a pic of me and Uncle Drew, remember those smiling faces because our smiles will be even bigger when you come home!



Sua Mãe Amorosa (YLM)
Patricia

Coelho Parte Dois

Oi Meus Anjos,

Another Coelho quote...

Estou pronto para segurá-lo ambos e mantê-lo seguro. Em adiante e para cima minhas crianças!

Sua Mãe Amorosa (YLM)
Patricia

The Alchemist

Meus Bebês Belos,

No matter how far away you are from us right now, waiting right here in NY and California is a family that will love and cherish you like you've never been loved and cherished before! I promise. A long time ago a I read a great book for the first time by a famous Brasilian author Paulo Coelho. One line of the book, one simple sentence jumped out at me. It helped me realize that when things happen in this world, they happen for a reason.

“When you want something, the whole Universe conspires to help you realize your dream." ...Paulo Coelho.

The author also said that when he was writing the Alchemist, he was trying to understand the reason for the existence of life. He said that instead of writing a philosophical treatise he decided to converse with the child inside his soul.

You are my dream; you are the reason for my existence; you are the children inside my soul.

Every night before I go to sleep I ask God to help the universe conspire to bring you home.

Sua Mãe Amorosa (YLM)
Patricia

From Your Cousin's Tom and Steve

Oi Kids!

We have another post from your cousin's Tom and Steve Safina:

Hi,
This is your cousins Tom & Steve,

I heard the good news we have new additions to the family. We're lucky
to
have you and looking forward to meeting you. The more our family grows
the
better! Hope to see you soon, you'll have a great mom and family to
take
care of you.

Love & Prayers

Tom & Steve

*****Thanks Tom and Steve, I'm sure my kids will appreciate your message one day and I'm sure they'll look forward to meeting you guys!

Muito Amor, Mommy