Thursday, April 8, 2010
What Love Can Do...
On March 11th I was sitting on the floor at the MSP airport watching my newest daughter interact with her new little sister for the first time. I silently prayed that they would be friends. After such a difficult trip to bring this amazing child home, would she find her way? Would she be happy here? Would she feel confident and loved?That was four weeks ago today. So much has happened in 28 days it is hard to summarize. So, I will focus on the miracle of what happens when someone is soaked in love, and slowly begins to trust. I feel like I have truly had a front row seat watching a beautiful butterfly opening her wings for the first time.
Sienna Grace came to us loved. This was obvious. Spoiled, yes... But, ultimately loved. I know this because I have seen so many loving acts from this little girl. I have seen one of the tenderest hearts on a child I have ever witnessed. I have seen her rub her sisters back when she is hurt. I have seen her pat her lap for her Mei Mei to sit on it. I have seen her take the hand of her best friend at the airport to let her know everything was going to be fine. I have seen her run to the door to grab her BaBa's legs. I have seen her softly kiss my hand. I have seen her take the hand of her sisters to guide them where she wants to go. I have heard her tell me that she loves me with a quiet shyness and a sparkle in her eyes. I have seen her surrender it all on my shoulder. I have seen her broken heart slowly put back together. This is what patience and love can do.
There is so much I could write about. But, I want to focus on how very proud I am to be chosen for this role in her life. Have we had tough times since returning from China? Definitely. But, the blessings have sustained us! We are all finding our way. And, that includes Ruby Mei. Who is still working hard to share her world. But, when the two are on the same page it is precious! Priceless really!
Jeff and I are in awe of the inner strength that God has given Sienna. I will close with this story.. On March 26th she had her appointment with Hematology. They took eight vials of blood for various tests needed. Sienna sat confidently in the blood draw chair. She did not sit on my lap, she did not need her hand held. She watched with focus as they chose the right vein. And, then once the butterfly needle was in place she handed the technician the vials to assist her! We sat there with tears in our eyes. Tears of pride.
This beautiful butterfly is just beginning to fly here in our family. I know with all my heart, that God has very special plans for her!
Love truly has no boundaries! That is the miracle of adoption!
Blessings,
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32 comments:
What a beautiful post. Sienna is just a spirited soul, you can see her spirit shining in her little eyes (and these from pics, I can only imagine how amazing it must be to witness IRL!) I always think back at my own 4 year old (adopted as a newborn); how terrified he would be if his little world was turned upside down and inside out in the blink of an eye. The fact that your Sienna is learning to LOVE and TRUST her family is testament of God's grace and blessings. May she continue to flourish under the steadfast love of her parents and sisters. Blessings.
My eyes are filled with tears as I read this post....this beautiful post!!
We, too have experienced the same kinds of things with Avery!!
To watch your child slowly come to accept you & love you....is certainly watching a miracle unfold right before your eyes!!
God is so good!! His love covers us all and through His love we are able to love....and trust...and thrive!!
Thanks for sharing!
Diana ~ your post is just beautiful!! It is very obvious how much Sienna is loved and how happy she is with her forever family! God is so amazing how he can unite the perfect child with the perfect family from half way around the world!
Okay...way to make a girl cry first thing in the morning Di!!!! This is beautiful. I am not surprised at the blessings being poured out on your family. You followed God's will and I am so happy that it is all going so well. Sienna is a beautiful butterfly:0)
Love,
Kim
So beautiful!! In SO many ways...
Watching Sienna blossom with love and time...
Witnessing the love of a family growing exponentially :)
And watching a family being abundantly blessed by following God's plan for their family!!
What a beautiful post!
God is good!
And love indeed grows butterfly wings!
What a privilege to follow along!
Thank you for sharing your blessings!
Love & Blessings from Hong Kong,
Kim
She truly has blossomed in the short time she has been home. She is truly beautiful and now knowing how wonderful her little heart is, makes us admire her even more. Thanks for sharing.
You have such amazing words to describe such a unique experience. I am in awe of your ability to express your thoughts.
It sounds like Sienna found her way into the perfect family.
Your eloquent words and ability to articulate what has been happening your family is truly amazing, but it is so incredibly beautiful on so many levels. Thank you for sharing your tender heart and the wonder of unbridled love. It stops me in my tracks, makes me think and as iron sharpens iron makes me aware of how your simple accounting of your butterfly in motion encourages all of us to help release our own little butterflies.
I pray God's richest blessings for each and every new day, new experience, new emotion not yet explored.
Love,
Heather
Beautiful Indeed! Spread your wings Sienna, you are indeed one to be marveled at!
Wow. I caught up a little on your life today. It's absolutely amazing how much happens and changes in the House of Rouse being away one week! Hearing her repeat English--speechless. Watching her interact with her sisters coloring eggs and singing--priceless. The wings will continue to expand, only to reveal even more beautiful and exquisite design and colors from our Father. Amazed...and thankful. :)
What an amazing post. Definitely very inspiring to me, a waiting Mama. I hope you don't mind, but I referenced your post on my blog. Your blog has really been special to me and I have loved reading about your journey! Sienna is one amazing little girl. And your family is quite amazing as well. Thank you for sharing this with the rest of us!
Nikki
That was a beautiful post! I love how you describe Sienna growing as a butterfly and then she was wearing a butterfly necklace. Sienna is a strong personwith a great future! I am also impressed how well Ruby is doing because that is not easy to share everything with her new sister.
Your family is beautiful and very blessed.
Sharyn
Beautiful, puts tears in ours eyes too!!
Blessings, Ashley
That a touching and special post. Your words are beautiful. All I can say is that only God could have orchestrated such a perfect and wonderful story! Sienna is gorgeous and she has a very special family, indeed! Blessings! Diana
So sweet!!!
Such a sweet post. Love the butterfly analogy. So true! Every time I see her, she has blossomed a bit more. She is such a blessing to everyone who meets her! I can't believe that it's already been 4 weeks!! CRAZY!! So proud of all 5 of you! You guys make one amazing team! Love ya! Liz
Love this post. What an amazing testimony to what God can do! I can't wait to see the "rest of the story".
Love you!
What love can do for a beautiful child with a beautiful family: 2 special parents and 2 sisters who love her dearly. God is watching over Sienna and your very special family.
After two years I think about this DAILY....it is such an honor to watch under your own roof what love can do...we are truly blessed!
BEAUTIFUL!
Wow - your post is beautifully written and shares such a wonderful message. I hope there are many more beautiful butterfly moments for you all.
So very beautiful, Diana!!
What a precious testimony of the love of God. So amazed at what God has done in one month!
So incredibly SWEET! Thank you for the update, Diana. I have been thinking of you and wondering how things are going. FOUR whole weeks already!?! ...wow, time goes fast. It's amazing how much she has blossomed... how she's opening up and spreading her wings. A very strong little girl indeed, but clearly a very tender-hearted one, too. God is good and He clearly has had His hand in all of this. We are so blessed to be called as mothers to these precious chilren...they are a gift from above...and I can't WAIT to get my sweetie home, too!! :)
Have a blessed weekend! <><
Love,
Tanya
Beautiful, loving post, Diana. Sienna is a treasure from God. I love her little pig tails in the pictures. She is surely blooming right before our eyes on your blog!
She is truly an amazing child and I know that she will continue to bless you all in so many ways. :)
that is so beautiful! you have brought tears to my eyes... i am sitting here in front of this computer crying! such a blessing! i love your blog, and enjoy watching these miracles happen to your sweet family!
Thank you for that beautiful post. Sienna is absolutely beautiful and her heart sounds lovely!
What a truly amazing little girl!!!!
Your family has been blessed for sure with this sweet sister!
I cant believe how well she did with her blood!!
That was one our biggest nightmares with our sweet Ava!! It took three of us to hold her down and she still had to be pricked 6 times because she kept pulling the needle out!! It just broke my heart. She was a lot younger and only 20 months old at the time.
Love the pictures with her necklace, so sweet.
Very moving and so, very precious!!! Many blessings to you all!!!
Hugs from Indy,
Robin
Completely beautiful and look so forward to bringing home our little one so we can see "What Love Can Do..."
blessings!