Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Black & White Wednesday {Sienna Grace at Six Months}
Six months ago today, we met Sienna Grace. She came off an elevator at the Hunan Provincial Office munching on an apple, with no idea how her life would change in the next 2o minutes. Reflecting back, she was so scared. She had just said goodbye to the woman who had loved her for 4.5 years, with a bag of her belongings, and parts of the care packages we had sent to her. She drove in a car 2 plus hours with four people from Hengshan. I know God was there every mile for Sienna. He allowed her to show us her vulnerable side that day. He allowed her to show her survivor instincts. He allowed her to show us she could love deeply. And, he allowed her to grieve out loud. It was a heart breaking adoption day. But, it proved to teach us all that with time, love truly knows no boundaries. With time, walls break down. With time, love begins again. With faith, all things are possible.
Six month later I marvel at this little girl. She has moved on from Hengshan, but she has not forgotten. She loves her "China Mom." We talk in a healthy way about her life there. And, she doesn't ponder too long anymore. In time more will be revealed. But, for now she seems content being in her words,"just Sienna."
She has adjusted and bonded so well to all of us. As we prayed, she now runs up and hugs our legs. Snuggles when we hold her, and tells us "she loves us" without prompting. She speaks fluent English, knows her colors and shapes, and recognizes many letters. She is practicing spelling her name, and she will say it to anyone who will listen. She is normal and happy!!
Sienna is our tender one. She cares about others. She is compassionate and empathatic. Such great qualities for that doctor I am convinced she will be one day!
She will always be a "Hunan Spicy Girl" at heart. She is not afraid to speak her mind, when necessary. (And, sometimes when it is not.) I love Sienna's passion, and if channeled correctly, it will benefit her greatly in her precious life.
It truly is a miracle what God can do in the heart of one child and one family in six months time! What a blessing we have in Sienna Grace.
"Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God." Mark 10:27
P.S: I am excited to be participating in my first B&W Wednesday. Hop over to Lisa's blog and check out her amazing photos and her great news!
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15 comments:
Happy six months together. Sienna is a special, beautiful little girl!
Congratulations on six months! What a transition it must have been for you all! Sienna is such a beautiful girl and seems to fit very well into your family. From another mom of a Hunan girl, I agree, their spicy personality will do them well as they grow into beautiful young women!
Congratulations. She's beautiful and adorable!
Glad that you decided to participate!
Beautiful! Happy six months Sienna! No doubt, Sienna was a part of God's perfect plan.
Congratulations! Sienna is truly a gift, I can tell by your beautiful post and words.
Happy 6 months together as a family!
Congratz on 6 mts..she is such a beauty...
I am in awe of Sienna. Hearing her talk and seeing her compasion made my jaw drop. She is absolutely amazing and is going to make a big mark on this world.
I love you Sienna!!
Wow, 6 months already.
Your girl is beautiful and she has fit into your family so perfectly. I just know by looking at her how compassionate she is.
Blessings!
Jill
Happy 6 months! I am always amazing at the power of God and how he heals a heart and leads us down paths filled with joy such as yours! We met our daughter 7 months ago today and oh what a wonderful seven months it's been!
Your pictures are just beautiful...just like your Sienna Grace!
Happy 6 months to all of you! Just imagine what the future holds for your sweet,loving girl and of course for all of you! It has been my privilege to watch your sweet girl blossom over the past six months. I am thrilled to know her and look forward to watching her grow up! Love you Sienna!
Xoxo-
Miss B
Happy 6 months. It is amazing to me how far she has some in just 6 months. Sienna is so brilliant and so trusting and so articulate...and yes, full of grace. I feel honored to know her.
Love these b&w's.
Love you Sienna, Happy 6 Months in America.
Congratulations on 6 AMAZING months! Not only is she breathtakingly beautiful(LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these pictures of her), she sounds like one incredible and compassionate little girl.
I can't imagine how she felt on her adoption day, but it seems like she has come so far in such a short time.
She is truly a blessing in every way.
xoxo,
Lisa
GET OUT! Six months already??? Good gravy Di, where does the time go? Blessings to you all for this wonderful anniversary. What a treasure you are to each other, each precious and rare to find love so deep and so profound! Thankful that Sienna is home and that her family has her to hold.
Hugs,
heather
Happy 6 Months Sienna!
Where does the time go?