A little over 19 months after they moved in, we celebrate our adoption surrounded by family and friends! We have already had our family legally recognized but I felt like it was important to include a ceremony to recognize the boys' entire family. Mateo & Joaquin Walsh Candlelight Ceremony 2010 Blessed are you, O Lord our God, Father to us all: We thank you every day for the blessing of these children & for this family that you have created through adoption. Lend us your strength to build bonds of love unbreakable; Your wisdom to prepare these children for the path you have set before them; Your forgiveness for our imperfections as parents. We ask that you watch over the birth parents of these children, who by your guidance, helped bring this miracle to pass. And for all your children still awaiting the blessing of adoption, We pray you speed their journey to the loving arms of family, Amen. Just as many streams, known and unknown, contribute to a river's strength and...
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