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Dear Surace Family,

We are glad to hear that Matthew is doing well. We will keep him in our thoughts and prayers for a full and speedy recovery. Merry Christmas to Matthew and the entire Surace family.

Mario, Josie, Christian and Michaela Gualtieri
Windsor, ON Canada - Saturday, December 23, 2006 7:30 PM CST

Dear Surace Family, We are so happy for you that a nightmare has turned into a success story. We don't know you personally, but you have made a wonderful mark in our entire community, rising the public consciousness regarding adoption, in general, and FANA, in particular. You do not share the heart ache you felt, but, having sent a child into surgery three times, I know how very heart-wrenching and frightening it is. God bless you, your entire family, and especially, your precious little Matthew. Have a wonderful Christmas. If there's a typo in this message, it's because I was crying and couldn't see the keyboard. Love and peace, Nancy, Dan, and family
Nancy Naffziger for Naffziger-Brown Family <naffzigerbrown@verizon.net>
Orchard Park,, NY USA - Saturday, December 23, 2006 11:33 AM CST

Dear Surace Bunch: So VERY VERY glad to hear that things went great with Matthew and you will all be home together for Christmas & The New Year.We have you in our thoughts & prayers. MERRY CHRISTMAS & A VERY HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR. Love Joe, Julie, Nathan & Alyssa Kowalski
Julie Kowalski <jojuna02@yahoo.com>
Cheektowaga, NY USA - Saturday, December 23, 2006 7:07 AM CST

Prayers and good wishes from the Andzel family.
God Bless!!
Patty, Bob, Aaron, Justin, Gabrielle, Isabelle
Patty Andzel <patandz@verizon.net>
clarence, ny usa - Friday, December 22, 2006 9:28 AM CST

An extra prayer from the Tranquilli 4 is coming your way. We love you! xoxoxoxo

Carole Ellen Tranquilli <veggiegirl1313@hotmail.com>
Middleport, NY USA - Friday, December 22, 2006 9:22 AM CST

Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Matthew. Hopefully, the Polar Express will race him home before Christmas, so you can all be together under one roof. HAPPY HOLIDAYS - GET WELL SOON.
Scott, Michelle, Alexis, Max and Cole Eaton <wyndham3@aol.com>
Hamburg, NY USA - Friday, December 22, 2006 9:03 AM CST

We are glad to hear Matthew is doing so well. We will keep you all in our prayers. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year !!!
Jeff, Deb, Nicolas & Miranda Gelyon <thegelyons@yahoo.com>
Blasdell, NY USA - Friday, December 22, 2006 8:31 AM CST

Hi,
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS.
THE KIDS LOOK SO GOOD AND SO GROWN UP.
WE ARE PRAYING FOR METHEW'S RECOVER. HAVE A GREAT HOLLIDAY AND HOPE YOU GET TO SPEND CHRISTMAS AT HOME. LOVE,TANIA
TANIA PIETRANGELO <tpietrangelo@yahoo.com>
LORTON, VA USA - Thursday, December 21, 2006 10:58 AM CST

Dear Barb, Lou, and kids,
Feliz Navidad and blessings to you all. We are so pleased to hear that Matthew is recovering well. What an amazing little guy he is! We are so proud of all his accomplishments and are smiling inside with pride for his brothers and sisters too - they are so helpful and loving to each other. It's the best Christmas gift for you all, for the children to have each other, safe at home, with such devoted parents. Thank you for sharing the news. Best wishes for good health to all in the New Year.
Love,
Paul, Sarah , Luke & Sophia Melone <psmelone14@yahoo.com>
Tenafly, NJ USA - Thursday, December 21, 2006 9:39 AM CST

Merry Christmas Matthew and God Bless you and your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
Love,
The Gaglione's
colleen Gaglione <dcsgg@netzero.net>
- Thursday, December 21, 2006 8:14 AM CST

Only one thing to say...Matthew is the MAN!!!! Kisses and hugs to you all. Matthews sucessful surgery is the best gift anyone could have asked for this Christmas.We love you all. See you soon.
Jim, Donna, Jimmy, Liz, and Danny
Donna Grizzanti <gloriav48@yahoo.com>
Rochester, NY USA - Thursday, December 21, 2006 7:03 AM CST

Way to go Matthew! You are in all of our hearts and prayers! Feliz Navidad. May Padre Noel treat you very well this year. Our love to the entire Surace family.
Eric Dobies and Family <edobies@williamsvillek12.org>
Snyder, NY USA - Thursday, December 21, 2006 6:00 AM CST

So glad to hear that Matthew is doing well. What a great Christmas present for your family. Everyone will be there to enjoy the happy times of the Holidays. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Dawn Firkins <3firks@adelphia.net>
Cheektowaga, ny 14227 - Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:14 AM CST

Wow---isnt there always something to be grateful for. Your children are so blessed to have you and you them. We were surprised to hear of Matthews surgery but pleased to know the outcome has been a success and he is recuperating so well. We are thinking of you and saying our prayers that all continues well and want you to know that love travels far, even as far as California to Buffalo.

Much love,

Ron,Paula,Isabel, and Samuel
The Covellis <samstar@hotmail.com>
Redondo Beach, CA usa - Wednesday, December 20, 2006 11:34 PM CST

Our hearts and prayers are with you,
We are so delighted to hear that our little buddy is doing so well and our prayers will continually be with him and all of your family. You are truly a very wonderful group and I have hope that the blessings will continue to flow. From our family to yours, May you have the most spectacular Christmas ever and we hope to see you all soon.
In Christ's Love, The Cummings' Family
Paul, Cheryl, & Nathan Cummings <paulcummings@adelphia.net>
Cheektowaga, NY - Wednesday, December 20, 2006 11:19 PM CST

Hi Surace Bunch,

Glad to hear Matthew's surgery went well!!! He is one tough little boy!!! Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with Matthew for a speedy recovery. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas especially since Matthew will be home with all of you opening presents Christmas morning and enjoying what ever Santa brought for him!!! I am sure the bell will definitely be ringing at your house!!! We miss all of you and hope to see you soon!!!
Love,Hugs and kisses to everyone!!

Kathy, Russ and Domenic <rcalcagno@rochester.rr.com>
Fairport, NY United States - Wednesday, December 20, 2006 10:49 PM CST

We're very glad to hear things went so well. Our thoughts are with your family and we wish Matthew a quick recovery.

Happy Christmas!

Angela and David Rea
Oakville, Canada - Wednesday, December 20, 2006 9:20 PM CST

I love reading and seeing the kids. They are sooooooo big!
Barbara I can't believe how good you are doing with your children. God bless you all. Love, Tania
Tania Pietrangelo <tpietrangelo@yahoo.com>
Lorton, VA - Friday, March 19, 2004 3:20 PM CST

They are all so cute! I'm glad they are doing well. Look forward to seeing all of you in July. Sarina misses her Colombian friends as well!
Love, Rose, Paul Sarina and Paulie
rose berra <rberra@oebrokerage.com>
st. louis, MO usa - Monday, February 9, 2004 4:09 PM CST

GREAT TO READ THE UPDATES AND SEE THE PICTURES OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN !!! WE ARE SO HAPPY FOR ALL OF YOU !!
HOW TRULY BLESSED WE ALL ARE.
KEEP THE UPDATES COMMIN'!!!!!
LOVE ,
JILL,ANDRE,RODRIGO & ROSA
THE KALLINIKOS FAMILY <ajk229@juno.com>
BUFFALO, N.Y. U.S.A. - Thursday, February 5, 2004 7:06 PM CST

Sorry we were unable to make the homecoming. We watched it on channel 2 from home and let me tell you there was not a dry eye in house. Words can not express how happy we are for all of you. We all have so much to be thankful for this holiday season. God has been so good to all of us.

We enjoyed seeing you all the other night at your home. By the way Lou, you did quite a job decorating the house. It was spectacular.

God Bless you all and I know this will be a very Happy Holiday at the Surace's house.

Love, Shari, Dave & Justin Anderson <dpanderson923@msn.com>
Lackawanna, NY 14218 - Saturday, December 13, 2003 9:02 AM CST

You have four beautiful children! We are so happy for you! What an additional blessing it is for us to know your family! Have a blessed Christmas
The Antonio's <sandbantonio@hotmail.com>
Snyder, NY USA - Thursday, December 11, 2003 11:43 AM CST

We are so very happy to hear of the HUGE celebration at your family reunion. We wish we could have been there. We may not have been there in body but we were there for sure in spirit. If you get a chance to write back, we would love to hear about Matthew's doctors appointment and any updates on Antoinette. We would love to know how Francesca and Louie Jr are doing. Unfortunately we can only imagine how busy you all have been so far but we would also love to know how everyone like the DVD. Peace be with you and we pray you have a very Merry Christmas. To all the Surace Family from the Cummings', our love....
Paul,Cheryl,Nathan Cummings <JesusGthsmn@aol.com>
Cheektowaga, NY USA - Tuesday, December 9, 2003 10:34 PM CST

Bueno! So glad to hear that all of you arrived home safely, and what a joyful reunion it must have been! We would have loved to have witnessed it. Give hugs to all,
Love from the Postons
Craig, Caroline, Julia & Alexandra <craig@pathwaycommunications.ca>
- Tuesday, December 9, 2003 10:18 AM CST

As you complete the leg from Bogota to Atlanta, we just wanted to say hello and send speed to your wings for a safe and swift arrival to Buffalo. It is cool outside, but the airport will be warm with the audience tonight. See you very soon.
Eric and Annie Dobies <dobies0317@adelphia.net>
Buffalo, NY USA - Monday, December 8, 2003 2:54 PM CST

Barb, Lou, Francesca, Louie, Matthew and Antoinette,

As you are all flying towards home and into Lou and Louie's arms, my eyes are still swollen from our teary farewell!!! The Surace family is embedded in our hearts forever.
Barb, your emotional strength, friendship,goodness, patience
humor, and professionalism is an example for all, and you have been rewarded and blessed with an extraordinary family!!! I miss you already, and the void is immense, but I am so very happy that you will be home tonite, we shall be thinking of you, and especially Francesca in her "castle" bed. We are so blessed that the Surace family touched our lives. I have run out of tissues, SO MERRY CHRISTMAS DEAREST FRIENDS AND A HEALTHY HAPPY NEW YEAR.

LOVE BETTY AND RAFA
Betty Castillo <castillo@cable.net.co>
Bogota, Colombia - Monday, December 8, 2003 8:28 AM CST

To the Surace Family: We thank you for being an inspiration to so very many people. Your children are so very special in so many ways and we thank you for allowing us to be a part of your story. Barb, we thank you for being the strength for the whole house. It is through you in which we found our own strength to make it thru our own reservations of becoming parents. To watch you handle the amount of trials you were faced with, was incredible. Thank you for allowing us to spend so much time with your kids and to be a part of so many "firsts". Francesca has taught me so much and Matthew has changed my heart forever. Antoinette is the sweetest little thing imaginable. We thank you all for everything you do for FANA and especially for the children. May God continue to Bless you. Thanks for the memories.
Paul, Cheryl, & Nathan Cummings <JesusGthsmn@aol.com>
Cheektowaga, NY USA - Sunday, December 7, 2003 10:14 PM CST

To the entire Surace family--thanks for everything you have done for FANA and Families of FANA. You have served on our board, provided top notch baby care classes with Colleen M and Colleen G. and chaired our golf tournament! We all know that your enthusiasm and energy have made a difference in how we can help FANA. We are so grateful to you for your dedication to FANA. What a wonderful homecoming we will have on Monday! I can't wait to see everyone! Love, Jerri
jerri wegner <chase9226@aol.com>
Orchard Park, NY 14127 - Friday, December 5, 2003 9:26 PM CST

Dear Barb, Lou, Francesca, Louie, Matthew & Antoinette -

We are thrilled beyond words for you all!!

We already held so much admiration for you as a couple, but to open your hearts in such a tremendous and special way - for a 4th time - makes you TRULY inspirational! How God has blessed these beautiful children for them to have found their way into your arms. FANA has made so many of our dreams come true! We hope to see all of you together - as one big wonderful family - at the airport on Monday.
Our prayers are with you Barb for a safe trip home - we bet you have a lot of great stories!!

With Much Love, Lauren, Andy & Jordan Elizabeth Barlow
The Barlow Family <aljbarlow@cs.com>
Williamsville, NY USA - Thursday, December 4, 2003 7:24 AM CST

Francesca - thank you so much for making the special day for Chris and April Jones ever so much more so! The picture of you presenting Carolyn to her parents is too precious for words!
God Bless You!
Marcia
Marcia Abel <marcia_abel@hotmail.com>
New Brighton, MN - Monday, December 1, 2003 9:03 PM CST

Louis gave me the web address. Hannah and Luke have seen
pictures of Antoinette and Matthew that Nicole had. We
are all very anxious to meet the children. Louie spent a
few hours with us after school one day. We had fun and we
can't wait to see you all!!!
Sheila Lawrence <Lawrence, Sheila@ niagaracounty.com>
Lockport, NY USA - Monday, December 1, 2003 12:05 AM CST

Dear Barb,
We are very excited to hear that you have signed! Unfortunately, we have a previous commitment and won't be able to be at the airport on Thursday, but hope we can see you and the new additions when you get settled in. Have a safe journey home!

Nancy, Klaus and Maxwell Koeller <nckk@adelphia.net>
- Sunday, November 30, 2003 7:41 PM CST

Dear Surace Family,
Congratulations to all of you, we can't wait to meet the new additions to our FANA Family on Thursday Night! Loved the pictures of Matthew's First Birthday Party - What a treat for everyone. Our prayers are with you for a safe journey home. Love and God Bless all of you. Mark Cathie Natalie and Matthew Reesor
The Reesor Family <natmatt2@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, November 30, 2003 7:17 AM CST

Barb, Francesca, Matthew, & Antoinette, We are so delighted to see you all doing so well and it was a life long memory we will share forever in being a part of Matthew's B-day party and his first wonderful steps. We're right down the hall if you need us.
Paul & Cheryl Cummings <JesusGthsmn@aol.com>
Cheektowaga, NY USA - Wednesday, November 26, 2003 4:16 PM CST

Hola Surace family ... I'm Caroline's sister and I've been following your amazing story ... I just saw all the birthday pictures on your web sight ... Antoinette and Matthew are two lucky little people ... Francesca and Louie are already a wonderful big sister and brother ... wishing you all the best!!!!!
Diane <dianeovermars@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, November 26, 2003 6:38 AM CST

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Matthew, Happy Birthday to you!! Happy 1st birthday! We've been thinking of you! Say hi to Mommy, Francesca, Antoinette, and Suzanne! Lots of love, hugs, and kisses to all! -The Nenni Clan
Erika <enks180@hotmail.com>
Lockport, NY USA - Tuesday, November 25, 2003 10:25 PM CST

I have been following your story and pictures...your children are beautiful...all the happiness to your entire family.happy thanksgiving
meryl mackowiak <mmackowiak@kaleidahealth.org>
- Tuesday, November 25, 2003 8:19 AM CST

HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY MATTHEW!!!!!!!!!! WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU AND ANTOINETTE. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY. WE LOVE YOU ALL, JIM, DONNA, JIMMY, AND DANNY
DONNA GRIZZANTI
ROCHETER , NY MONROE - Tuesday, November 25, 2003 5:50 AM CST

HOLA! HAVE A VERY NICE THANKSGIVING. IT HAS ALREADY BEEN 3 YEARS THIS THANKSGIVING THAT WE WERE DOWN THERE TO GET NATHAN AND HAD A GREAT THANKSGIVING MEAL. HAPPY 16 TO YOU & LOU. NATHAN HAS HIS FIRST DENTIST APPT WITH DR LOU ON DEC 3RD TELL LOU TO BE PREPARED (LOL).AGAIN HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL THE KOWALSKI'S
JULIE KOWALSKI <JOJUNA917@CS.COM>
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY USA - Monday, November 24, 2003 5:56 PM CST

Hi Barb, just a little note to tell you how happy we are for all of you. Reading your note filled me with tears of joy. Matthew and Antoinette are beautiful additions to your family. How lucky for all of you. We hope to be at the airport for your home coming. Maybe we can get together when you have had time at home to settle in. Take care and be safe. Love to all Joe, Pam, Carmen and Elena Braccio
Pamela Braccio <braccio30@adelphia.net>
Orchard Park, NY Erie - Monday, November 24, 2003 10:28 AM CST

Congratulations!
My mom and I saw Louis at the Thanksgiving concert at St. Joseph's last night and he shared the wonderful news!
Much love and happiness!
From The Molinaro Family
Rosamaria Molinaro <rmolinaro@amherst.k12.ny.us>
Lockport, NY USA - Monday, November 24, 2003 7:17 AM CST

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! Your story is a true reminder of how thankful we are for family and for FANA. God Bless, Love The Sauers
Lisa Sauer <zasauer@hotmail.com>
Buffalo, NY USA - Sunday, November 23, 2003 11:21 PM CST

Hi Suraces!! What a great surprise! Best wishes to the six of you. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving--you DO have mucho to be thankful for!

Sue Saur <ssaur@OLM1.com>
Buffalo, NY - Sunday, November 23, 2003 7:23 PM CST

Barb,
I look at the pictures of your beautiful children and it takes my breath away! They look so happy! I'm sure you have your hands full, but it sounds like you are enjoying every minute. Klaus, Max and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, a happy anniversary and a really happy birthday to little Matthew! Hope the signing comes soon!

Nancy Koeller (Klaus & Max too!) <nckk@adelphia.net>
- Sunday, November 23, 2003 5:00 PM CST

I'm so happy to see that you've updated the journal! We miss you and want to wish your entire family a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are certainly thankful for all of you in our lives. Make sure Rose leaves a $20 on the shelf in the dining room. Much love-
Andrea, Charlie, Max and Isabella Henrich <achenny@msn.com>
Beavercreek, OH USA - Sunday, November 23, 2003 12:00 AM CST

Hello Surace's and Suzanne,

We love the picture of the Surace foursome!!! They are all so beautiful!! Suzanne, I absolutely love your haircut!! It looks awesome!! It looks like everyone is having a great time shopping and site seeing in Bogata. We miss all of you and are anxiously awaiting your safe arrival back home. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you everyday.
Hope to see you soon.

Kathy and Russ Calcagno <kcalcagno@paychex.com>
Fairport, NY United States - Friday, November 21, 2003 7:19 AM CST

I love the tiny foursome photo under "view photos". I now realize my eyes are not as sharp as they used to be! LOL
Sam Antonio <sandbantonio@hotmail.com>
Snyder, NY USA - Thursday, November 20, 2003 12:56 AM CST

Barb & Lou,
Congratulations! What a lovely family!!! God Bless all of you and see you back in Lockport.

Sincerely, Kris & Mike LaRose

Kristine LaRose <mlarose@wzrd.com>
Lockport, NY United States - Tuesday, November 18, 2003 2:03 PM CST

Barb, Lou, Francesca, Louis, Antoinette, & Matthew:

Wow.. it takes a long time just to address you guys... LOL

We hope all is well. We can't wait to see you all at the

airport--- soon hopefully.

We know what you will be "thankful" for this Thanksgiving.

God bless you all!

Sam, Barb & Sammy Antonio
The Antonio's <sandbantonio@hotmail.com>
Amherst, NY USA - Tuesday, November 18, 2003 12:09 AM CST

What a BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!!!!! Congratulations!
We can not wait to meet Matthew and Antoinette!
Louis and Francesca.....you are going to make a great big brother and big sister!!!!!!
We love you guys!! See you when you get home!!!
Love,
Monika, Mike, and Brooke
Monika Wisor <mnmwisor@adelphia.net>
Wilson, NY USA - Saturday, November 15, 2003 1:50 PM CST

To the Surace Bunch,
Congratulations....we are so happy for ALL OF YOU!!!What a beautiful family.We also love your newest little guys name.
Have a great time and thanks for sharing a great story.

John,Kitty,Hannah and Matthew Budney <jbudney@rochester.rr.com>
Rochester, NY - Thursday, November 13, 2003 8:57 PM CST

Barb and Lou,
Good things happen to good people, and this couldn't have happened to a nicer family. Can't wait to meet the new additions!!
Love and Best Regards,
The Cipriani's

Joe and Donna Cipriani <joe.cipriani@emersonprocess.com>
Orchard Park, NY USA - Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:49 AM CST

Wow! What a wonderful surprise! We keep checking in on your website to see if you're holding at six! What a beautiful family! The pictures really show how truly happy and blessed you all are! We couldn't be happier for you and can't wait to see all of you when you return.
Nancy, Klaus & Max Koeller <nckk@adelphia.net>
Tonawanda , ny USA - Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:38 AM CST

barb and family----I have surged to this website daily since you left-----as others have said there are no words to describe the joy i am feeling for you, so certainly it must be unmeasurable for all of you. The look in all of your eyes and the smiles on your faces completes who you are!!!!! if you talked about chaos at your home before, i can't wait to here the details now! You are entering a new phase of your lives, all of you. Relish every single moment and savor every detail-----i look forward to your return---(-i think Februarys conference day should be devoted to this topic)
barb janese <barbwasagabeach@aol.com>
youngstown, ny usa - Thursday, November 13, 2003 9:07 AM CST

Congratulations!!! We are the DeLuca's (Canadian FANA family) from Windsor Ontario and we have been following your story through the Poston's caring bridge web page. What a journey you have been on. May God continue to bless you and your 4 children. Yes FANA is a true blessing because it gave us all a FAMILY!!!

Sincerely,
Adriana, Frank, Daniel and Joseph DeLuca
Adriana and Frank DeLuca <faddeluc@jet2.net>
Windsor, ON Canada - Wednesday, November 12, 2003 9:28 PM CST

Congratulations Barb and Louie!!!!!
See you back home soon.
The Perilli Family <fperilli@aol.com>
Lockport, ny niagara - Wednesday, November 12, 2003 4:32 PM CST

Dear Barb, Louis, Francesca, Louie, Matthew and Antoinette, Can't wait to meet the newest members of the Surace Family! All of your smiles are truly heartwarming. Have a great trip home. See you soon! Love, Donna, David, Alex and Eric
Donna Rindo <drindo@phillipslytle.com>
Lancaster, NY USA - Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:47 PM CST

so AWESOME!!!!! Miracles never cease!!! A huge welcome to our newest little cousins, Matthew and Antoinette...all our love and best wishes always to all of you, Barb, Louis, Louie & Francesca.....

Cousins, Angie, Tom, Patricia and Katie Kehoe <angie.kehoe@siskinds.com>
London, ON Canada - Wednesday, November 12, 2003 1:47 PM CST

Congratulations and God Bless all of you. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful news with all of us. You are warming the hearts of all our family and friends. (We love telling your story to everyone!) The smiles on big brother's and big sister's faces tells it all! Welcome Antoinette and Matthew! "Overjoyed" is an understatement of how we feel for your family. Best wishes for a fun-filled time in Bogota.
Sarah & Paul Meone <psmelone14@yahoo.com>
Tenafly, NJ USA - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 8:14 PM CST

CONGRATULATIONS!!! We are the Mahoneys from MN!!! We got your site from the Henrichs!!!! I just got chills!!! Your children are spectacular!!!! Let Betty & Rafa know that the Mahoneys miss them terribly!!!

God Bless,
The Mahoneys:)
Tim, Dawn, Claudia and Andres:) <dawn_m_mahoney@yahoo.com>
Savage, MN USA - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 8:05 PM CST

Looks like you'll have to build another bedroom, or is someone going to sleep in Louie's penalty box? Needless to say everyone was blown away by the news(which we received at the Roney's on Saturday) and celebrated on your behalf on Saturday and Sunday. Another FANA weekend with not enough sleep and a few cocktails but with something extra to enjoy. Greetings from all the Kane's and hope to see you back home soon.
Ed Kane <ekane@travelers.com>
Buffalo, ny usa - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 3:42 PM CST

WOW !!! CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN !!! What a beautiful family. We couldn't be happier for all six of you. We wish you all the best and can't wait to meet your newest little additions !!!
Jeff, Deb and Nicolas Gelyon <thegelyons@bluefrog.biz>
Blasdell, NY USA - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 1:36 PM CST

Hello EVERYONE! We are sooo excited we cannot wait for you to come home with Antoinette AND Matthew! Cameron and I are especially anxious...our mornings are very empty with Louie and Francesca in Columbia...we miss you and we love you...
Jeremy, Nicole and Cameron

PS: Francesca...What would you call Frosty the Snowman in July? a puddle! :) Ha ha ha!
Nicole <koli79@aol.com>
Lockport, NY USA - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 12:11 AM CST

Looks like you have your hands full -literally! We are so very happy for you, and, Ariana, Austin and Kaitlyn can't wait to meet their new baby cousins. It's been a long time since we've had a baby in the family, and now we have two! Give our love to all FOUR kids and we can't wait to see you!

Love, Jane, Steve, Ariana, Austin and Kaitlyn
Jane Schaefer <theschaefers@optonline.net>
St. James, NY USA - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 10:25 AM CST

Louie and Barb, you guys are amazing. Congratulations on the newest additions to the Surace family. Francesca and Louie look so happy in the photo! What a fantastic organziation FANA is to do such great things for such great people. Both you and your kids are so fortunate to have eachother. I can't wait to see the six of you when you return.
Paul Weiss <drpaweiss@yahoo.com>
Williamsville, NY USA - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 9:58 AM CST

I would say that the Suraces -- all six of them! -- must be among the luckiest people around, to have found one another in such strange and unexpected ways. You were meant to be together. Congratulations to all of you; enjoy your togetherness.

love,
The Gilles-Thomas Family
Anne Gilles-Thomas <annegt@usa.net>
Williamsville, NY USA - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 9:25 AM CST

My first emailed opened on a dreary Monday morning was the wonderful news of Matthew and it was a much appreciated inspiration to Mike and I as we wait patiently for our baby. Antoinette is so sweet and you make beautiful family of six!!!
Big brother Lou and big sister Francesca look so proud. Have a great and safe trip in Bogota....and God Bless you all!!! Jodie and Mike Hickey
Jodie and Mike HIckey <jodie_reiser-hickey@wsib.on.ca>
Windsor, ON Canada - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 9:09 AM CST

WOW, I checked my email and what wonderful news!!!!!! Congratulations on receiving Matthew yesterday!!! What a beautiful family of SIX you make. The magic of that "Green Room" is evident in the happiness and glow in your pictures!!! What a special place FANA is!!!!! Have a wonderful time in Colombia. We look forward to seeing you soon. Take care and have a safe journey home.
Kathy, Jim, and Kayla Knight
Olean, NY USA - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 8:46 AM CST

CONGRATULATIONS once again, God has truly blessed you with 4 beautiful children.

We love you all, and cannot wait to see you next month.

Scutella Family (Rocco, Julia & Nicolino) <julia@themyriadgroup.net>
toronto, on canada - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 8:27 AM CST

To the Suraces:

We couldn't be happier for you all! CONGRATULATIONS!! Can't wait to see Matthew & Antoinette at the homecoming. (Lou, better keep Barb and Mercedes apart or you'll have to rent your own plane to get home.)
The Kluckhohns
Orchard Park, NY USA - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 8:19 AM CST

Your experience of adopting Matthew is an absolute answer to many prayers for the special children at FANA! We are so thrilled for all of you!
The Swiggum Family
Friends of FANA Minnesota
Sue Swiggum <swiggump@aol.com>
New Lenox, IL USA - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 8:08 AM CST

It seems like only yesterday when we knew you as a couple before children, and now you are a family of 6. You 2 are incredible and such an inspiration. Much love to all of you. We can't wait to meet the 2 newest little Surace's!
The Jones Family <pessjones@msn.com>
Elma, NY USA - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 8:03 AM CST

Louis & Barb, what a great couple you are, to give another child the love of family it deserves. You go to Bogata for your daughter and now go home with a new son. Wow!! Mathew has also touched our hearts, his big innocent eyes and beautiful face. Thankyou for sharing your journals and pictures, it makes it so personal, especially because you are in Bogata with Caroline, Craig, Julia and Alex and they mean the world to us!!! Enjoy your new family and we wish you health and happiness always!
Rob & Marilyn Hick
Jason, Jenna & Marlee (cousins to Julia & Alex, we miss you so much)
The Hick Family <thehicks@sympatico.ca>
London, Ont Canada - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 7:16 AM CST

Dear Barb and Louis. We've connected to your web page through my brother, Craig (the single Bengals fan!). Congratulations to all of you as you welcome Antoinette and Matthew to your family. What an inspiration you are as a couple. Keep those journal entries coming, as we all love reading them. You are like extended family to us!
Dave and Leslie Flaherty, Mark, Sheila and Anna <dlflaherty@sympatico.ca>
Stratford, Ont Canada - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 7:05 AM CST

Simply Beautiful!!!!! What more can we say about what a wonderful family you all are. Louis and Barb, you are 2 amazing people and the love and respect for you both grows deeper and deeper. Your an inspiration to all of us who are a part of FANA. Louie and Francesca, you are both going to be the best, most loving and caring big brother and big sister to both Antonietta and Matthew. Suzanne, what a surprise you must have had at your arrival to Bogata to find you have 2 new cousins!!!! What a beautiful family you all are!!! We can't wait to meet the newest Surace family members when you arrive in Buffalo. We are anxiously awaiting your homecoming. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you for a safe journey home!!!

Our Love, Hugs and Kisses go out to all of you!!!!!
Kathy and Russ Calcagno <kcalcagno@paychex.com>
Fairport, NY United States - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 6:29 AM CST

OUTSTANDING! OUTRAGEOUS! I always say,"...you never know, miracles do happen every day." What a blessed Thanksgiving for you all. You are all so beautiful. We pray for your safe return, and can't wait to see you all at the homecoming.
The MacPhee family <macpheeeveie@aol.com>
Amherst, NY USA - Monday, November 10, 2003 9:31 PM CST

Dear Barbara, Lou, Francesca, Louie, Antoinette, and Matthew,
We are so happy for all you. The pictures say it all- the smiles and kisses between brothers and sisters are magical!! Your family of SIX is very special. Take care and stay safe. Enjoy yourselves and we look forward to meeting your 2 newest additions at your homecoming.
Love, Shawn, Denise and Shawn Blair <Denise0420@yahoo.com>
Buffalo, NY USA - Monday, November 10, 2003 9:24 PM CST

Congratulations!! We were reading my sister Caroline's and Craig's entries just now and found out that you have another addition to your ever expanding family. We hooked up to your site and our hearts melted with Matthew's pictures. Your family has just doubled....Lou and Barb ...you are angels from God and may He Bless You and look after all of you!!!
Gail and Rick Hoevenaars <rhoevenaars@ symapatico.ca>
London, Ontario Canada - Monday, November 10, 2003 9:18 PM CST

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWEST SURACE. WHAT A WONDERFUL SUPRISE WHEN NATHAN, JOE & I CAME HOME AND OPENED THE E-MAIL. GOD HAS TRUELY BLESSED YOU WITH 4 BEAUITFUL CHILDREN. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE ALL 6 OF YOU AT THE AIRPORT. HAVE A SAFE TRIP. JOE, JULIE & NATHAN
JOE & JULIE KOWALSKI <JOJUNA917@CS.COM>
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y USA - Monday, November 10, 2003 6:55 PM CST

Wow! We fell in love with him when we were there. You guys are great. This is quite a bit of good news for your family, we are so happy for you and can't wait to see you when you come home.
Eric and Annie Dobies <dobies0317@adelphia.net>
Buffalo, NY - Monday, November 10, 2003 6:51 PM CST

Congratulations to the Surace family on your two newest additions!! This is great news. Best of luck and health!! Looking forward to seeing all of you guys this Thanksgiving. I am going to have to make an even bigger antipasta this year!!

Love Michael & Diane.
Michael Mastrole <mastrole@cisco.com>
Moriches, NY 11955 - Monday, November 10, 2003 4:35 PM CST

Shari & I are so happy for you and for Matthew. How lucky he is to have found your family. The six of you together reminds us all once again of the miracle of FANA. Enjoy the rest of your time in Bogota. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Can't wait for the homecoming to welcome you and your 2 new children home.

God Bless,
Shari, Dave & Justin Anderson <ourfanafamily@msn.com>
Lackawanna, NY USA - Monday, November 10, 2003 4:27 PM CST

Dear the Surace Brady Bunch!!! :) WOW!!! That is wonderful that you adopted another child, you are really doing such a great thing. What a family! I can't wait to meet the new children. They look Beautiful! I am sure Francesa and Louie are so excited. Wishing you all the best! Love always, Your cous, Alicia xoxo
Alicia Mastrole <amastrole@aol.com>
Ft. Lauderdale, FL USA - Monday, November 10, 2003 3:05 PM CST

Dear Surace Family- Wow! Congratulations on the two new miracles in your family. I look forward to meeting them some day in Buffalo. With my best wishes and those of Friends of FANA in Washington, DC.
Laura Capaldini <lauracapaldini@comcast.net>
Reston, VA USA - Monday, November 10, 2003 2:50 PM CST

To The Surace Six... What a beautiful little boy Matthew is- those big eyes are just too precious! We are all so happy for you and cannot wait for you to return home SOON! Kisses, hugs, and much much love from the Nenni's :)(PS... Bella says to say hi and that she misses all of you and can't wait to meet Antoinette and Matthew! She sends lots of little kisses to Francesca and Louie!!!!!
Erika <enks180@hotmail.com>
Lockport, NY USA - Monday, November 10, 2003 11:03 AM CST

Wow! Just saw the pictures when I came in to the nurses office to check on one of my munchkins. How wonderful. I'm sure Francesca and Louie are excited. Matthew and Antoinette are so lucky to have such a great big brother and big sister. Not to mention 2 wonderful parents. Gook luck on the trips home. We can't wait to see the new Suraces in person.
Megan Cain <Megcain@aol.com>
Lockport, NY Niagara - Monday, November 10, 2003 10:43 AM CST

Wow----how blessed you all are! Another beautiful addition to your beautiful family---what a great love story. Our best wishes as we shed tears of wonderful joy for you.

Ron and Paula Covelli <samstar@hotmail.com>
Orchard Park, Ny USA - Monday, November 10, 2003 10:29 AM CST

Barb and Lou,
Congratuations two times over! Wow, how wonderful. Seeing your pictures and reading your story is so beautiful and enticing to race back to Bogota myself. Have a glorious time in Bogota with your family.

Love, Sally, Mike, Sarina and Kyle Morin
Sally Morin <sally@spotcoffeec.om>
Buffalo, NY US - Monday, November 10, 2003 10:28 AM CST

The miracles never end.... congrats to you all....What a wonderful family you will make. Gives kisses and hugs to all, see you when you return!!!!
Lynn, Ed and Sabrina Pizzarelli <epizza3878@aol.com>
Lancaster, NY USA - Monday, November 10, 2003 10:16 AM CST

Some things are just too wonderful for words. In this instance I can think of four appropriate ones...

God Bless You All!

With love and prayers,
Marcia Abel - Friends of FANA, MN
Marcia Abel <marcia_abel@hotmail.com>
New Brighton, MN - Monday, November 10, 2003 10:10 AM CST

You are really special people! It must be like having twins. Lucky, lucky children. I can't wait to meet them both! Debbie
Deborah C. Foltz <dcfoltz@adelphia .net>
Burt, N.Y. Niagara - Monday, November 10, 2003 9:49 AM CST

Dear Barb, Louis, Francesca and Louie ~ You must be on top of the world right now!!! You are so fortunate to be able to welcome two more beautiful children into your lives. No one deserves to be parents more than you! You are truly blessed. The pictures are just adorable. Lauren and Lindsay can't wait to have four instead of two!!! We anxiously await your safe arrival back to the states. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love to you all! Lisa, Gery, Lauren, Lindsay and Ryan

Lisa Lovitz <Sparkette1@juno.com>
Lockport, NY USA - Monday, November 10, 2003 9:38 AM CST

What a wonderful addition to your beautiful family. You are really full of surprises!!!! All the best to Louie and Francesca...can't wait to see them and hear their stories. Love, Meg
Meg Wager <Browntraubjr@aol.com>
Lockport, NY USA - Monday, November 10, 2003 9:07 AM CST

hola surace family of 6!!
how joyous you must be to have another angel
matthew is GORGEOUS!...those eyes, he melts my heart
you are are truly a wonderful family to accept such responsibility...TWO babies
WOW will that surace house be rocking and rolling now! you are in my prayers
p.s. I am ready to quit my job and be your full time nanny
my love to ALL amy
amy jo achtyl <aachtyl@lockport.wnyric.org>
- Monday, November 10, 2003 9:02 AM CST

Dear Lou and Barb - The blessings abound in Bogota! Our heartfelt congratulations to all of you. Matthew is just beautiful and it is so clear in the pictures that he was meant to be part of your family all along. We can't wait to meet you at the airport in Buffalo to welcome you all home safely. Best wishes for a quick trip through the courts and an uneventful trip home.
The Cullen Family - Peter, Deb, Matthew and Laura <debora@cullenhome.com>
Buffalo, NY - Monday, November 10, 2003 8:09 AM CST

To the entire Surace Family,
Congratulations to all of you! What a big, beautiful family you are... and so blessed! I am so happy for all of you. Can't wait for your homecoming-keep those pictures coming. Love, Shelly
Shelly Batt <Sheila_Batt@lockport.wnyric.org>
Lockport, NY USA - Monday, November 10, 2003 6:53 AM CST

Hello to my Surace Family of 6!!!!!
Ron and I are sooooo excited for you all, this trip for the family is truely a blessing that will be remembered always.
Isabella is beside herself and wants you all back so badly.
I am looking forward to our house Christmas Eve. to let 2 more little angels join the festivities, can you imagine present time now!!!!!!!
I can't believe those big eyeballs on Matthew. I can't wait to hold both of those beautiful babies. Hugs and Kisses to all hope your return is soon.
Love Zizi, Uncle Ronnie, Isabella, and Raquel.
ZiZi <rondonnamarie@hotmail.com>
Lockport, NY 14094 - Monday, November 10, 2003 6:18 AM CST

Dear Suraces, If ever a child needed you, it is Matthew. I know that he will bring you so much happiness as all of our kids do but this is special as you know. I cannot wait to see Antoinette, Matthew, Louis and Francesca at the airport. Love to you, Jerri
Jerri Wegner <chase9226@aol.com>
Orchard Park, NY usa - Monday, November 10, 2003 0:03 AM CST

In a short period of time we have come to see the entire Surace family as very special. And now we hope you enjoy all of the gifts that Matthew and Antionette bring to you, in addition to the beautiful children we have already seen in Louie (or is it Leo???!!!) and Francesca. We are thrilled to experience this with you! Love, The Postons (Jules, Alexandra, Caroline and Craig)
The Postons <craig@pathwaycommunications.ca>
London,Ontario, Canada - Sunday, November 9, 2003 10:42 PM CST

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!How exciting to read your website. All of your children are truely lovely. You must be very proud.
Linda Rob Ben and Bella Drummond
Linda Drummond <linda.drummond@sympatico.ca>
Waterloo, On Canada - Sunday, November 9, 2003 10:40 PM CST

Congratulations again! We are so happy to be able to experience this with you. Matthew is such a wonderful child. He is so lucky to be a part of your wonderful family. It is amazing to see how happy Francesca and Louie are to have a baby brother. I know there will be a lot of happy tears tomorrow in the "Green Room"! Love, The Berra Family
Rose Berra <rberra@oebrokerage.com>
St. Louis, MO 63128 - Sunday, November 9, 2003 10:16 PM CST

Wow! Congratulations again. You have yet another beautiful baby to add to your family and we are absolutely thrilled for each of you. We are really looking forward to your homecoming. May God continue to bless you!

Sam, Barb, and Sammy Antonio
Barb and Sam Antonio <sandbantonio@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, November 9, 2003 10:10 PM CST

What a HUGE surprise!! Matthew is a beautiful child. You were correct when you said that the best gift to give a child is a sibling. You sure do mean what you say!! You have truly been blessed. We wish you all the best and if we don't see you for a while, WE sure do understand.
The Schwertfegers
- Sunday, November 9, 2003 8:39 PM CST

Dear Barbara, Lou, Francesca, Louie, Antoinette, and Matthew,
We learned today of your good news, and our hearts are so full for all of you. May G-d continue to bless you and your beautiful children, we are looking forward to wonderful homecomings!
All our love,
Naomi, Steven, Matthew, and Elizabeth
naomi cohan <MATTCO204@AOL.COM>
Tonawanda,, ny USA - Sunday, November 9, 2003 8:36 PM CST

Dear Barb and Lou, What a thrill to be coming home with a new daughter AND son! Today at the Fana fashion show Betty told me about your new addition. Enjoy the food, shopping, mild weather, fine hospitality, and all of the other great things (children included)that Colombia has to offer. Thinking of you, Robin, Dan, Marquita, and Renato Quinones
Robin Quinones <Dquinones9@aol.com>
Lockport, NY Niagara - Sunday, November 9, 2003 7:00 PM CST

How wonderful for all of you!!! What a story and what fun you will have in your home with 4 very busy and beautiful children!!! We can't wait to read more about your trip. Keep those journal entries coming---. Congratulations, You are truly blessed.
Laurie & Dave Wyman <Coley692@aol.com>
Manlius, NY USA - Sunday, November 9, 2003 6:03 PM CST

WOW - that came to a complete surprise to us !!!! Louie and Fran are going to be busy helping you guys. Matthew is sooo adorable and we are sure Louie will help out just as Fran will help with Antoinette. God is awesome and working in your lives. You have been truly blessed. Can't wait till the homecoming to meet two beautiful children including Fran and Louie.
Cheryl & Paul Cummings Jr <chcumm1ngs@aol.com>
Cheektowaga, NY 14225 - Sunday, November 9, 2003 3:57 PM CST

Congtatulations Antoinette and Matthew ! You have been BLESSED with an extremely loving family. Francesca and Louie are terrific siblings, it is quiet obivious. Seeing Francesca running to Louie at the Halloween party to tell him of Antoinettes arrival was memorable, reading about Matthew took my breath away followed by what I now call my FANA tears of happiness. Once again, Congratulations to the Surace's. Keep up the great pictures and journal. God Bless, The Sarich Family
Sue <smcmann@rochester.rr.com>
Pittsford, NY USA - Sunday, November 9, 2003 12:37 AM CST

Wow!!! Congrats to you all! You are blessed - four beautiful children - what a wonderful gift. We'll keep watching for more and more pictures.
The McDonalds - Paul, Isobel, Paul II, Nate and Hope <isobel_mcdonald@colpal.com>
North Tonawanda, NY - Sunday, November 9, 2003 12:35 AM CST

WoW!!! 4 kids!! Congratulations!! WE know you'll be really busy and have lots of love & joy in your home. Kathy Woj gave me the good news yesterday about Matthew and seing his beautiful picture brought tears of joy to our eyes!! We are very happy for you!!
Love,
The Andzel"s

Paty, Bob , Aaron, Justin, Gabrielle, Isabelle Andzel <patandz@aol.com>
Clarence, ny usa - Sunday, November 9, 2003 12:01 AM CST

Hi Barb and Lou,
Congratulations!!!! The picture of your three children in the green room is so precious!!! What a beautiful family you have!!!! Enjoy your stay in Colombia and all the fun at Betty's Place. It sounds like the house is filling up fast. We stayed with 5 other families while there and loved sharing the time with them. Have a wonderful stay and a safe journey home.
Kathy, Jim, and Kayla Knight
Olean, NY USA - Sunday, November 9, 2003 10:11 AM CST

Barb and Lou,

Congratulations!! Antoinette is really beautiful and the pictures are great. She's going to be in good hands with a handsome big brother and a beautiful big sister. Enjoy your time in Bogota - it's starting to get cold here. Have a great stay and a safe trip home.
The Schwertfegers
- Friday, November 7, 2003 8:56 PM CST

IT'S JUST ME (DONNA G)....YOU MADE MY DAY. I WAS WAITING FOR NEW PIC'S. THE KIDS LOOK GREAT! ANTOINETT IS ALREADY CHANGING. SUZANNE CAN'T WAIT TO GET THERE. I AM JEALOUS. TAKE CARE. WE LOVE YOU ALL AND CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU TO COME BACK WITH OUR NEW COUSIN.
LOVE, DONNA
DONNA GRIZZANTI <JAMES.GRIZZANTI@KODAK.COM>
ROCHESTER, NY MONROE - Thursday, November 6, 2003 11:51 AM CST

Barb/Louis, congratulations on the arrival of your beautiful daughter Antoinette; The joy shown on Lois and Francesca's faces show the pure joy of what magic is all about. All our love and best wishes always.

Cousins Angie, Tom, Patricia and Katie Kehoe
Angie Kehoe <angie.kehoe@siskinds.com>
London, ON Canada - Thursday, November 6, 2003 7:43 AM CST

What a happy brother and sister team to take care of the new addition. Congratulations. We can't wait to see all of you safely home here in Buffalo, but know that you are doing very well in Betty and Rafa's hands. See you soon.
The Dobies Family <dobies0317@adelphia.net>
Buffalo, NY USA - Wednesday, November 5, 2003 9:37 PM CST

Congratulations! What absolutely beautiful children! You are blessed. Enjoy the stay in Colombia. We'll be looking forward to your homecoming!

Steve, Susan, Victoria & Stephanie Roney <sr1y@aol.com>
Buffalo, NY USA - Wednesday, November 5, 2003 9:25 PM CST

Antoinette:

I can't wait to meet my new FANA friend! Come home soon!

Your "amigo" colombiano,
Sammy Javier Antonio (Sam & Barb Antonio's son)
Sammy-Javier Antonio <santonio@lockport.wnyric.org>
Snyder, NY USA - Wednesday, November 5, 2003 9:41 AM CST

Wow Louis and Barb I cannot believe you have her already. The kids look awesome. Sandy will wake up tomorrow morning and see your beautiful family. When will you all be returning?
Nick De Maria <nickdemaria@adelphia.net>
williamsville, NY USA - Tuesday, November 4, 2003 8:45 PM CST

Lou,Barb,Francesca,Louie and Antoinette,
Congratulations,your family picture is awesome and Antoinette is beautiful.The picture of Lou and the baby is amazing.Have a great time and thanks for sharing it brings back great memories.

John,Kitty,Hannah and Matthew Budney <jbudney@rochester.rr.com>
Rochester, NY 14616 - Tuesday, November 4, 2003 8:23 PM CST

Silly me!! Antoinette....Sorry...

Lisa
LIsa Cicciarelli <chichs@adelphia.net>
lkpt, ny 14094 - Tuesday, November 4, 2003 1:47 PM CST

Dear Barb, Lou, Francesca and Louis,
Congratulations on your newest family member. You all look so beautiful in your pictures. Dominque is precious and looks angelic in her gown.
Francesca, you must be so proud to be a big sister again.
Louis, you are now a little brother AND a big brother, how special!
God bless you all!

Lisa Cicciarelli <chichs@adelphia.net>
Lockport, NY USA - Tuesday, November 4, 2003 1:44 PM CST

Barb, Lou, Fancesca, Louie and ANTOINETTE!!!
Congratulations to a wonderful family! The pictures are beautiful...as are all who are in them! My heart soars and my eyes tear looking at the glow on your faces. Brings back our own joyful presentation days! Does it get any better? Have a great stay in Bogota. Our love to everyone at FANA. Can't wait to meet Antoinette when you return home!
Love and kisses,
Ed, Susan, Jack & Lizzie
Kane Family
Buffalo, NY USA - Tuesday, November 4, 2003 12:00 AM CST

Barb,Louis,Francesca,Louie and Antionette
What a lovely picture of a special family!! How lucky Antionette is to be part of such a loving, caring and supportive family;I'm so happy and excited for all of you!!Sending you my love and congratulations!!
Donna
Donna Alexander <WPMA@aol.com>
Lockport, NY Niagara - Tuesday, November 4, 2003 10:46 AM CST

Congratulations! We wish you all the best and look forward to seeing you all when you get home. She is precious.

Christine, Dave and Valentina Ward <christine.ward@ingrammicro.com>
Lake View, NY - Tuesday, November 4, 2003 9:59 AM CST

Dear Surace Family of 5,
I must comment on the beautiful smiles of all of the kids in the green room picture (Daddy Surace might consider using this one for advertising purposes!). It is so wonderful that Francesca and Louie were able to share in this joyous occasion. God Bless you all, The Sauers

Lisa Sauer <zasauer@hotmail.com>
Buffalo, NY USA - Monday, November 3, 2003 5:23 PM CST

Barb. Lou,

What a beautiful family you have! You have been blessed, as have the children.
Love, The Cohan's
naomi Cohan <mattco204@aol.com>
Tonawanda, NY USA - Monday, November 3, 2003 2:33 PM CST

The Harris family wishes you all the best. we love your pictures and are looking forward to following your adventure. We miss Bogota and the relaxing atmosphere at Betty's. Enjoy every minute with your new angel and her brother and sister.
Tara,Jim,Brad,Abbey and Baby Mia <jharris3 @twcny.rr.com>
Manlius, NY 13104 - Monday, November 3, 2003 1:08 PM CST

Hello to you all...even though I will be joining you in just a few days, I wanted to send you all my love. I am soooo excited to come down and spend this time with you, and hoping that everything goes thru quickly so we can all come home together for turkey!! And what a homecoming that will be!! Give my love to my little cheesecake, to my sweetheart, Louie, and especially to little Antoinette. I am waiting until I see her to decided on my nickname for her. Love and Kisses, Suzanne
Suanne Riolo <sue_riolo@urmc.rochester.edu>
Rochester, NY USA - Monday, November 3, 2003 10:17 AM CST

Dear Lou, Barb, Francesca & Louis,
Congratulations. Your new daughter is beautiful.
Francesca & Louis look so happy holding her. What a blessing for your family. Gabrielle & Isabelle were delighted to see the Baby.
May you have a safe and wonderful journey and may God continue to bless you as your family grows!!!
Love,
The Andzel's

Patricia Andzel <patandz@aol.com>
Clarence, ny usa - Monday, November 3, 2003 9:47 AM CST

Hi Barb, Louis, Francesca, Louie,
What a beautiful picture of all the children with sweet baby Antoinette in their arms! So happy for all of you! I know you will be building such beautiful memories. Thanks for sharing with all of us.
Diane Baker <www.Diane Baker/Staff/Lockport/Erie1@Lockport.com>
Lockport, NY Niagara - Monday, November 3, 2003 9:33 AM CST

What a beautiful family! You are so blessed!

Mary Fox <MFox @wnyric.org>
Lockport, N.Y. USA - Monday, November 3, 2003 7:36 AM CST

Barb, Louis, Francesca, Louie, and Antonietta,

What a beautiful family you all are!!! Russ and I are so happy for all of you. We hope you enjoy your stay in Bogata and we look forward to seeing more pictures and reading about your journey while you are there. Antonietta is absolutely beautiful and I can see that Francesca and Louie are a very proud big sister and brother. Best wishes to all of you and God Bless!!!
Kathy and Russ Calcagno <kcalcagno@paychex.com>
Fairport, NY United States - Monday, November 3, 2003 7:19 AM CST

Louis, Barb, Francesca & Louie - Congratulations to you all as you welcome your newest addition, Antoinette Bianca! She is beautiful! We're thrilled for you and can't wait to meet her!

God Bless!
Elena & John Sciortino <elena.sciortino@chase-pitkin.com>
Victor, NY USA - Monday, November 3, 2003 6:47 AM CST

The MacPhee family is so happy for you all. What a beautiful,warm, loving way to spend the holiday season and the rest of your lives. You're a beautiful family. May God bless you always. It's an incredible miracle how God and FANA work together to make the love in your/our hearts grow and grow.
Evelyn, David, Teresa y Eric. <macpheeevie @aol.com>
Amherst, NY USA - Monday, November 3, 2003 0:02 AM CST

Congratulations on your beautiful new baby girl. We can't wait to meet her. The pictures are great.... You look so complete with 3 kids. Have a great time in Bogota and a safe trip home.
The Gilbride Family <Gilbride@adelphia.net>
Eden, N.Y. U.S.A - Sunday, November 2, 2003 10:24 PM CST

WOW - what a beautiful family - God has truly blessed you and worked in your lives. Have a great stay in Bogota and can't wait to meet the little one. God Bless
Cheryl & Paul Cummings Jr <chcumm1ngs@aol.com>
Cheektowaga, NY USA - Sunday, November 2, 2003 5:58 PM CST

She is just beautiful. We can't wait to see her in person. Enjoy your stay in Bogota.
Scott and Dawn Firkins <thefirks@pcom.net>
Cheektowaga, NY USA - Sunday, November 2, 2003 4:35 PM CST

Felicitaciones! Wow, what a beautiful family. We wish you all the best as you share this special time together in Colombia.
Paul & Sarah Melone <psmelone14@yahoo.com>
Tenafly, NJ USA - Sunday, November 2, 2003 3:50 PM CST

Congratulations! What a beautiful family, thank you so much for sharing your stories and pictures with us! Loren loves to see the newest FANA babies, and old friends too.
Francesca was one of first FANA children we met- she was beaming then when we talked about waiting to be a family, and she is beaming now as her's grows! Our love and best wishes to you all.
The Smith's: Matt, Marsha and Loren <ms@madbbs.com>
Cherry Creek, NY - Sunday, November 2, 2003 12:53 AM CST

Congratulations!We are so HAPPY for you.Your family is beautiful.We're sure your stay in Bogeta will be wonderful.Can't wait to see you at your homecoming:)
John, Mary & Michael Hupp <JHUPP2@AOL.COM>
Cuba, NY USA - Sunday, November 2, 2003 5:34 AM CST

Wow, this is so moving, it brought me to tears. Your children are so beautiful. We can not wait to see you tomorrow night. Congratulations! You are very fortunate!
Rose, Paul, Sarina & Paul IV
Rose Berra <rberra@oebrokerage.com>
St. Louis, MO - Saturday, November 1, 2003 8:55 PM CST

Just looking at the pictures we can see how truly truly blessed each of you are at having each other as their family. What an inspiration. Our very best to you, and may happiness,laughter, health and love follow you always.

Paula and Ron Covelli <samstar@hotmail.com>
Orchard Park, NY USA - Saturday, November 1, 2003 8:32 PM CST

Congratulations Suraces on your wonderful new daughter. She is beautiful and will be a wonderful addition to the WNY FANA family too! Wow...and to think we were in Bogota the day she was born! Have a wonderful time in Bogota and a safe trip home.
Diane, Greg, Nick & Corinne Kedge <gd@rochester.rr.com>
Penfield, NY USA - Friday, October 31, 2003 2:54 PM CST

Congratulations on your beautiful little girl! Hope you had a safe trip and a beautiful presentation. We received our "little pumpkin" on Halloween last year and the Colombian's really know how to celebrate Halloween. Looking forward to your updates. See you at your Homecoming!
Tim, Linda, Austin and Alyssa Dzimian <dizzyman@adelphia.net>
Cheektowaga, NY USA - Friday, October 31, 2003 7:27 AM CST

GOOD MORNING BARBARA,LOU,FRANCESCA & LOUIE !!!!!!,

THINKING ABOUT ALL OF YOU THIS MORNING--ESPECIALLY ANTOINNETTE WAITING FOR YOU AT FANA. TODAY SHE WILL HAVE A FAMILY TO LOVE FOREVER AND YOU WILL HAVE ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER TO LOVE FOREVER. WE ARE SOOOOOOOOO EXCITED---WE'LL BE THINKING ABOUT YOU ALL DAY !!!

HAPPY , HAPPY , HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!!!

HAPPY , HAPPY , HAPPY, PRESENTATION DAY !!!!

LOVE ,
JILL,ANDRE,RODRIGO & ROSA
X X X X X X X X X X

OUR LOVE TO EVERYONE AT FANA!!! GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND
GOD BLESS JERRI AND MERCEDES AND FANA !!!!
KALLINIKOS FAMILY <AJK229@JUNO.COM>
BUFFALO, NY USA - Friday, October 31, 2003 7:15 AM CST

Barb, Lou and Family - we are so very happy for you and can't wait to hear all about your presentation and stay at Betty's. We hope you enjoy your time in Bogota, but we also hope that you're soon!
Deb Cullen <debora@cullenhome.com>
Rochester/Buffalo (soon!), NY - Thursday, October 30, 2003 2:19 PM CST

Felicidades Barb, Lou, Francesca y Louis! Nos alegramos de las noticias de su nueva nina! Buen viaje y que Dios les bendiga!

Sam (Barb y Samuelito)
La familia Antonio <sandbantonio@hotmail.com>
Snyder, NY USA - Wednesday, October 29, 2003 7:36 PM CST

Lou, Barb, Francesca, Louie and Antoinette,

We're so happy for you!!! Sorry we couldn't be at the Halloween Party for the referral, but we had an outbreak of conjunctivitis here and couldn't go out.

Antoinette is beautiful. Olivia loves to check the "FANA Babies" webpages. Post Lots of pictures please!!

Since we were in Bogota for Halloween last year, we know you are in for a treat. The Bogatanos go all out for Halloween. Enjoy yourself. Give Betty and Rafa our love, and everyone at FANA too.

Congratulations!!

Rob, Olivia and Lorena
Rob , Olivia and Lorena <robertzucco@yahoo.com>
Niagara Falls, NY USA - Tuesday, October 28, 2003 7:59 PM CST

Congratulations Louie, Barb, Big Sister Francesca & Big Brother Louie on the arrival of your precious daughter and little sister.

God bless you all. We love you

See you soon

Rocco, Julia and Nicolino Scutella
Julia Scutella <julia@themyriadgroup.net>
Toronto, Ont Canada - Tuesday, October 28, 2003 7:00 AM CST

The Schauer Family could not be happier for you all.
Enjoy your trip back to Bogota and be safe.
WE hope to see you all in Buffalo for your homcoming.
Congrats!
Susan Schauer <scotthand5@cox.net>
Chesapeake, VA USA - Monday, October 27, 2003 10:58 PM CST

Congratulations! Another beautiful child waiting for you to take her into your hearts and home. God bless you, and have a wonderful, safe trip. Love, Mary, Frank, Felicia and Salvatore.
Maria Aiello <mgaiello@rogers.com>
Whitby, ON Canada - Monday, October 27, 2003 8:47 PM CST

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SURACE FAMILY!!!!! ANTOINETTE IS A BEAUTIFUL BABY. ENJOY THE TRIP !!! HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT THERE & HOME. JOE,JULIE & NATHAN KOWALSKI
JULIE KOWALSKI <JOJUNA917@CS.COM>
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY USA - Monday, October 27, 2003 4:54 PM CST

We enjoyed the pictures of your three beautiful children, and we look forward to following your journal! Best of luck. We can't wait to meet her.
The Gaglione's <dcsgg@netzero.net>
Eden, Ny USA - Monday, October 27, 2003 7:31 AM CST

Dear Lou, Barb, Louie & Francesca,
We are so happy for all of you. Antoinette Bianca is a beautiful name for a beautiful baby! What a "treat" to be receiving her on Halloween. Have a safe and enjoyable journey. God Bless. Love, The Sauers
Lisa Sauer <zasauer@hotmail.com>
Buffalo, NY USA - Sunday, October 26, 2003 9:32 PM CST

Congratulations to Barb and Louis, and family on your new little girl. We will be thinking of all of you as you go on your trip to get her. Maxine and Allen Kidder and family
Maxine Kidder
Akron, NY USA - Sunday, October 26, 2003 8:08 PM CST

Louis, Barb, Francesca, & Louie- Congratulations on your new daughter and sister! Antoinette Bianca is just beautiful, and we can't wait to see her when you get back from Bogota! Have a safe and joyous trip- take lots of pictures! We are so happy for all of you... much love from all of us!
Margaret, Eugene, Geoffrey, Erika, Uncle Joe and Aunt Connie <enks180@hotmail.com>
Lockport, NY 14094 - Sunday, October 26, 2003 6:33 PM CST

ABBIAMO RICEVUTO LA FOTO DI ANTOINETTE BIANCA.E UNA SPLENDIDA BAMBINA,TANTISSIME CONGRATULAZIONI E CHE LA GIOIA E L'AMORE SIA SEMPRE PRESENTE NELLA VOSTRA VITA E NELLA VITA DEI VOSTRI FIGLI.CON AFFETTO LUCIANO E FAMIGLIA.
luciano cafarelli and family <luccaf@tin.it>
Montesilvano, Italy Abruzzo - Saturday, October 25, 2003 12:01 AM CDT

Congratulations on your new addition to the family, she's beautiful! Have a great trip. Take lots of pictures to bring back. Leaving you this message from YOUR laptop!
The Hammett Family <fhammett@wnyha.com>
Kenmore, NY USA - Saturday, October 25, 2003 11:42 AM CDT

CONGRATULATIONS to all of you! Antoinette is a beautiful addition to your family. We wish you all the best in Colombia.
Mara, Marcello and Noah Tedesco <marafarina2001@yahoo.ca>
Woodbridge, ON - Saturday, October 25, 2003 11:20 AM CDT

Lou, Barb, Francesca & Louie,
Congratulations! We are sorry we were out of town when you got the news, but we're very excited to here when we returned.
She is beautiful and a lucky little girl to become a member of your family! We look forward to checking in on your website and hope you have a wonderful, safe journey to Colombia!

Nancy, Klaus and Maxwell Koeller <nckk@adelphia.net>
- Thursday, October 23, 2003 8:08 PM CDT

We are so happy for you our hearts could burst!
Congratulations to the new family of 5!!
Eric, Patricia, Spencer, and Siena Jones
The Jones Family <pessjones@msn.com>
Elma, NY USA - Thursday, October 23, 2003 6:36 PM CDT

Best wishes from our family to yours. We wish you safe travel and much happiness always. God bless you all.

The Kumineczs
Cary and Laurie Kuminecz
Orchard Park, NY Erie - Thursday, October 23, 2003 5:18 PM CDT

Muchas Felicidades por tu nueve bebe. Que Dios bendiga a ti y tu familia y que tenga un buen viaje!

Glenn, Sue and Dyllan Sarich <glenn.sarich@mci.com>
Pittsford, NY U.S.A. - Thursday, October 23, 2003 2:23 PM CDT

Lou, Barb, Francesca & Louie,

We were so glad we could be there when you got the referral. Shari & I are so happy for all of you. Have a great time in Colombia. Can't wait to see the "Gotcha Day" pictures.

Dave, Shari & Justin Anderson <dpanderson923@msn.com>
Lackawanna, NY 14218 - Thursday, October 23, 2003 1:22 PM CDT

congrats on the new addition
bill joan jesse baier <pediatrix@aol.com>
lockport, ny usa - Thursday, October 23, 2003 11:12 AM CDT

Hi Louis, Barb, Francesca, and louie!

Congratulations!! It seems like yesterday when we were all leaving to go down to colombia to pick up our precious baby boys. We were so lucky to have gone through that experience with you and I think about all the good times we had when we were there together. We wish you all the very best as you go back again to pick up your beautiful baby girl. We hope you have a great journey and we will be thinking about you every day. We cant wait until you bring her home so we can meet her.

Kristin, Joe, Joey and Ryan Neuner
Kristin Neuner
East Aurora, NY 14052 - Thursday, October 23, 2003 10:34 AM CDT

Louis, Barb, Francesca, and Louie,
Congratulations to all of you on the addition of this beautiful little girl to your family. We are so happy for you and wish you a safe and wonderful journey. We'll be keeping you in our prayers and look forward to reading your website!
Sam, Barb, and Sammy Antonio
Barb Antonio <sandbantonio@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, October 23, 2003 10:12 AM CDT

Dear Barb, Lou, Francesca & Baby Louie (a cute nickname that our girls love):

It was so exciting to be present when you heard the news about your newest addition, beautiful Antionette. It was wonderful to see Francesca's eyes light up and her big pretty smile. Sara & Anita are thrilled that Louie and Francesca now have a baby sister. Sara wants to know when she can sleep over again so she can help one of her best buddies take care of Antoinette.

We wish we could travel with you - we miss everyone in Bogota and Cartegena. Please tell Mercedes & Betty that our best wishes and prayers are with them. Also, please tell them that we will be sending updated pictures of the girls soon.

We know that Antoinette is receiving the best care and love at FANA. When she is placed in your loving arms she will feel the same LOVE forever.

God Bless you All!
Debbie, Dale, Sara Mercedes & Anita Alexandra <dlg@buffnet.net>
Williamsville, NY USA - Thursday, October 23, 2003 9:20 AM CDT

CONGRATULATIONS to all of you! We were so happy to hear the news of little Antoinette joining your family. We wish you all the best in your travels. With love & blessings-
Paul, Sarah & Luke Melone <psmelone14@yahoo.com>
Tenafly, NJ USA - Thursday, October 23, 2003 9:03 AM CDT

Congratulations and best wishes. Can't wait to see your new beautiful addition! You are all so lucky to have each other. It is truly a miracle to know she is yours! Have a safe trip and keep us all posted!
Love, Meg, Kevin, Ryan and Lauren
Meg Wager <Browntraubjr@aol.com>
Lockport , NY USA - Thursday, October 23, 2003 8:28 AM CDT

Your new baby girl is just beautiful. I love her
name ! ! And, yes, she is very lucky to have
all of you too! Sincere Congratulations. Jill
Jill Hackett <Jill_Hackett@lockport.wynric.org>
Lockport, NY Niagara - Thursday, October 23, 2003 8:21 AM CDT

Congratulations Surace Family!
Antoinette is a boo-tiful little pumpkin! Once again you have been blessed with a wonderful miracle! Wishing you a safe and joyous journey to Bogota. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
With all our Love,
The Rindo's
Bob, Caroline, Sarah, & Betsy <Elizabeth@InlandVacuum.com>
Batavia, NY USA - Thursday, October 23, 2003 8:19 AM CDT

Congratulations. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Be safe. Be joyous.
The Braccio's <Braccio30@adelphia.net >
- Thursday, October 23, 2003 8:08 AM CDT

HI EVERYONE,
YOUR NEW BABY IS GORGEOUS!!! SHE IS VERY BLESSED TO HAVE YOU ALL AS HER FAMILY. HAVE A SAFE AND FUN TRIP TO BOGATA. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. AMY
AMY JO ACHTYL <aachtyl@lockport.wnyric.com>
- Thursday, October 23, 2003 7:50 AM CDT

Dear Barb, Lou, Francesca & Louis,
Congratulations! Your new daughter is beautiful! Have a safe and wonderful trip to Bogota. Ours thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cindy & Tom McGuire <cmcguire@twcny.rr.com>
Manlius, NY - Thursday, October 23, 2003 7:15 AM CDT

Have a safe and wonderful trip. Get back here soon so we can all see that beautiful little girl in person! God Bless!
XOXOXOXO
Ron, Carole Ellen and Sebastian Tranquilli <veggiegirl1313@hotmail.com>
Middleport, NY United States - Thursday, October 23, 2003 5:59 AM CDT

Dear Lou, Barb, Francesca and Louis,
She is so Beautiful! Congratulations! May your trip be an eventful and safe journey! Your are again truly blessed!
Our prayers follow you,
The Brodies
Deborah Brodie <brodiesplace@aol.com>
Hamburg, ny usa - Thursday, October 23, 2003 5:25 AM CDT

We are so happy to hear about your great news. We hope your trip to Colombia will be filled with much happiness and fun. We will check back often to see how you are doing. Say hello to Betty and Rafa for us.

Michael, Carole and Peter McLaughlin
Michael and Carole McLaughlin <mwmcam@yahoo.com>
Cheektowaga, NY USA - Wednesday, October 22, 2003 6:59 AM CDT

Dear Barb,Lou,Francesca & Louie ,
We are soooooo thrilled and excited for all of you on your referral of your beautiful new little daughter and new little sister !!!! What a lucky little girl she is to become part of such a loving and wonderful family ! We wish you a safe trip to Bogota and back.We can't wait to see pictures and follow YOUR journey to Colombia !! We are truly so happy for you . With all our love and best wishes for a lifetime of happiness with your 3 ( THREE!!!!) beautiful children !!!

Love ,
Jill, Andre, Rodrigo(Hi Dr.Lou !!) & Rosa
x x x x x

The Kallinikos Family -- A PROUD FANA FAMILY !!! <ajk229@juno.com>
Buffalo, New York U S A - Monday, October 20, 2003 10:06 AM CDT

Dear Barbara and Lou, Francesca, Louie,
We hope that the newest Surace will be included in your family photo very soon!
Love,
The Cohan's
Naomi Cohan <mattco204@aol>
Tonawanda, NY USA - Monday, July 28, 2003 7:43 AM CDT

Hi - am I the first to sign the guestbook. This is so great. I look forward to the newest addition. Love, Suzanne
Suzanne Riolo <sue_riolo@urmc.rochester.edu>
rochester`, NY USA - Monday, July 28, 2003 6:56 AM CDT

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