"To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair." Isaiah 61:3
Monday, September 21, 2009
"I'm Proud to be An American...."
Yes, today Bella received her Certificate of Citizenship from USCIS! I guess she is now an official American!
Bella says "I pledge Allegiance to the flag...." while holding her Certificate...
Hello! My name is Paula Burckhard. I am married to Kevin and have five children: Elizabeth (18), Samuel (14), Grace (12 w/Down syndrome), Bella (7 w/Down syndrome adopted from Ukraine 2009); and Nole' (4 w/Down syndrome adopted from Serbia 2011) We are a family that loves God and desires to bring him Glory in all we do.
Nole' (listed as Nathan) Came Home on March 2, 2011 from Serbia!
Bella Bogdana Burckhard
This "beautiful gift from God" has been given to us through the miracle of adoption. She became part of our family in August 2009. We are excited to see how God will use this Ukrainian princess for his glory!
Oh, how sweet! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHow Precious!! I just love Bella's smile!:)
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LOL.. what a doll! And her hair is growing fast!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteShe looks so cute and proud! It does look like she is singing, "I'm proud to be an American....."
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