I am stunned it has already been a year of having Ellie home with us! In some senses, the sting of the wait with its ups and downs is still there, yet it seems, too, she has always been a part of our family, as she is so deeply entrenched in our hearts. We have seen some amazing changes in her (and in me!) over the last year. In meeting with our caseworker today (for the last time), we talked about how Ellie is improving so much in her ability to speak, her "recovery" time is quicker when she melts down, and she is responding to correction so much better. It is delightful to watch her little personality blossom!
We are seeing His hand working on her heart and pray fervently for the salvation of all our children. There is so much more I could write on how the Lord has used this last year and a beautiful little girl to change my heart and refine me. As I see other precious children the Father has brought into families through adoption, I am so grateful for my own adoption and I know Ellie has been this encouragement for others. We love her dearly, and though the year has not always been an easy one, the Lord continues to grow that love every day. Our church observed santity of life Sunday a couple of weeks ago. Here is a song that was sung...it is pretty powerful!
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I read your blog regularly but don't often comment. Since this post is so near and dear to my heart I wanted you to know that I've very much enjoyed watching your journey to your little Guatemalan princess and now your journey through life with her home. It won't be much longer and we'll be celebrating Lili's first anniversary home. What a wonderful year this has been for both of us.
Hey! We are going out tonight to celebrate with you from afar:) I will post about it when we get home! Happy Gotcha Day Ellie!
Love to see what has happened in your lives over the past year with Ellie added into it. The song is wonderful; Totally captures the journey. Thanks for sharing it.
Can't believe it has been a year already. Happy Gotcha Day! Can't wait until you can celebrate with her her adoption into the Lord's forever family.
Happy Gotcha Day to all of you.
Love your blog, and glad to see you posting again.
Love,
Grammy and Gramps
Happy Gotcha Day! She is a treasure for sure!! How did you celebrate???
Loved hearing how God has used her in your life... it's so funny, I thought in my adoption that I was doing something for Sarah but God has used her to change me!
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