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Published by Laurenegraham1, 2022-03-23 14:08:19

India Adoption Thank You Booklet

Thirt Millio
Minu On
JOURNEY TO JUBILEE


ON THE WAY
Shawn and Lauren Waller, married in 2015, headed off to India in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic to meet and bring home a little girl who will change our lives forever. We ew from New York City over Greenland, Europe, and the Middle East straight to India.


ARRIVAL: INDIA
We arrived in New Delhi at 8PM IST; the following day (Thanksgiving 2021) we applied for our exit permits at KEM Travels. We then ew to Aurangabad — where we had a memorable Thanksgiving dinner on an airplane. The following day we took a 4.5 hour car ride to Parbhani — and Jubilee.
Thanksgiving Dinner 2021


MEET JUBILEE
Jubilee Arti Elizabeth Waller, the girl whose smile, perseverance, and go- getter attitude charmed us and convinced us to be ours. She attached to us (and specically Lauren), so quickly it’s almost unheard of.


WALLER, FAMILY OF 3
Our rst days as a family of three were lled with fun and heartache, joy, and sorrow. Adoption isn’t easy for anyone involved, but it’s so rewarding for everyone involved (even if it’s not immediately realized).


OUR GIRL
Jubilee is a fun-loving, silly girl whose smile charms just about everyone she meets. She is very quiet around people she doesn’t know, yet very outgoing around people she does; she is also very stubborn and strong-willed (all traits of her mom). These characteristics will serve Jubilee very well with the special needs and challenges she must face. She has so many traits of her parents we are almost shocked she is not our biological child.


WELCOME HOME
We were welcomed back to the Miami airport by Lauren’s parents, and then, later that evening, by a crew of family, friends, and prayer warriors.
Jubilee has loved being home. We have already seen improvements in her language and communication, her sensory perception, her cognition, and her balance just to name a few. The Lord is very kind to answer so many prayers.


Dear friends and famly,
The day arrived when we nished the rst part of our 23 month adoption journey. We received the privilege of bringing our Jubilee home and reducing the staggering Indian orphan population by one!
So far, Jubilee has adjusted and attached to us so well. And it’s only because of the Lord’s kindness and answers to so many prayers that this has happened.
A few specic praises and answers to prayer that we saw throughout our trip:
• The Lord’s timing is absolutely perfect. Jubilee’s state closed one
day after we picked her up. India closed the day after we left due to COVID-19 and Omicron
• God orchestrated every detail to go far smoother than expected
• Our time in India was fun and culturally informative
• Jubilee adjusted and attached to us extremely quickly
We want to extend our sincerest gratitude for your generous gift.
Thank you for being part of our story and the journey to Jubilee.
Sincerely,
Th Walle Famil
Than Yo


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