Two years ago today, we were united with our precious little girl. She was scared, hungry, and in need of a good bath. It was her birthday, but she was not in the mood to celebrate.
She cried for the foster mom who had cared for her for the last few months and our hearts broke for her as she stood in at the door to our hotel room calling "Mama, mama!" We were her new Mama and Daddy, but she did not understand the change that was happening to her.
Today, we happily celebrate Anna Grace's adoption. She is 4 years old today and has come so far. The delayed, tiny little girl who was placed in our arms is now spunky and active. She loves her preschool, finds new friends wherever we go, and always has a song to sing. Anna Grace has bonded with our family and we can hardly remember what it was like without her. Not only has she overcome her delays, but she is already learning to read!! Everyday we are amazed by the change that has taken place.
Today on this Family Day, Birthday, and Mother's Day we are also reminded of the family that Anna Grace lost- her biological family. We may never know them to express our appreciation for the sacrific that they made, but we pray that they have peace in their hearts and may somehow know that their precious little girl is loved, healthy, and thriving.
Anna Grace was so excited yesterday when my mom and I took her on a trip to Babyland General, the "hospital" where the Cabbage Patch Kids are "born." We watched the "birth" of a baby and Anna Grace chose a baby of her own.
She proudly named the baby "Anna Grace" and gave her the same birthday and adoption day as the real Anna Grace. This is the picture of her taking the "oath" to love her new baby always.
On this Mother's Day, I am so thankful for the 3 precious children that God has given us, and I remember to mother in China who gave birth to our precious little girl 4 years ago.
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