you were smiling for and being held by your nannies.
we were packing, organizing and ready to jump on a plane to Ethiopia to meet you
you had no idea your forever family was coming to you to bring you home
we knew you only known through reports and photos
you had never drank from a bottle and looked in our eyes. you drank from a cup, held outward
we had never counted your little toes
you had only ever known a nursery with many babies and loving nannies
we had only ever known life with 3 little boys
you had your thumb to comfort you
we had a blanket to give you
you had not yet felt our love
we loved you already
one year ago the anticipation was so wonderful, so intense.
We couldn't wait to hold you in our arms at last and forever.
one year ago, sweet girl and now look at you!
And while I am sharing this "colorful" photo....I can't help but want to enter it in
Oh my goodness she is gorgeous. I love her!
ReplyDeleteThis makes my heart yearn for the little girl we are adopting one day...
So happy for your family!
Blessings, lots of them!
Marybeth
What a wonderful post. She is so precious!
ReplyDelete{gulp} This was really sweet. Happy One Year!! May there be many more blessings ahead for you all. :)
ReplyDeleteAh, so sweet!
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