That’s What I’m Here For

I apologize I had not taken time to write sooner but everything went so quickly for us. Our daughter moved in Jan. 11th. Three days sooner then we all planned. Her transition was so quick and smooth-to everyone’s surprise. I am grateful. It is like she has known us from day one. I can’t seem to see in her any stress or signs of discomfort from her new home and new parents.
I have literally taken over 250 plus photos of her in less than one month. I look at them and I often think I didn’t capture enough. I was able to take time off to bond with her and get to know her better and it has been some laughs, surprises and revelations of parenthood.
My husband and I are so happy and thrilled to be given this opportunity to raise one of God’s children. She is so precious and such a character. She keeps me moving and exhausted. I wonder at times will I ever get 8 hours of sleep again.
This part of the journal entry is going to sound like my acceptance speech to receiving an award so forgive me…LOL.
Thank you all who prayed for us. Those who believed when I was so overwhelmed with the process to believe it was going to happen. Thanks to my husband, who walked along with me and held me up when I thought I couldn’t do one more thing for the agency. You were so steadfast and confident in God’s coming blessing for us. A very, very special thanks to the person who called us about our daughter, you were the pebble that hit the pond and sent the waves to this day in our lives. Special thanks to my family who were so anxious to welcome a new member to their group and my nephews and nieces who wanted another cousin. There are now 11 grandchildren for my parents. Thanks to those who served as references for us: West, Keka, Pansy, & Melissa. Many thanks for all the things you wrote or spoke on our behalf. You will always be special to us.
Thanks to my very special friend, Alicia. There are no words of how I could have made it without you there to help me go through it. I only hope that I can serve you as well as you have served me. You are always in my prayers, along with your family. Remember with God’s blessing comes something bigger. Satan can never take that from us. We will have always lived these moments as mothers. I love you dearly.
In a few days it will be one month with our darling daughter and it already feels like years. I get to go home to laugh and play with my daughter. She is filled with joy and happiness and seems to know we are her parents and will protect and care for her.
Last but surely not least, My Lord and Saviour: You are so faithful, giving and abundant in love and blessings. I remember the phone call and the person on the other end telling me, “This is a God thing, I just know it.” She called it and God you made it come to pass. Thank you Lord for filling our desires to be parents. We lift her up to You and promise to raise her in Your ways and tell her the Truth of the Gospel. Please continue to be with us and guide us for Your will for her.