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,
Monday, April 5, 2010
A Beautiful Easter Sunday!
(Not too excited about Mom's attempt for the sister picture!)
I can't remember such a beautiful Easter Sunday in Minnesota. Of course having Sienna home on such a special holiday made it a perfect day! Has she really only been here almost one month? She just fits here..... perfectly!
We started our morning with an egg hunt in the house. The trio was precious! The veterans helped Sienna find eggs.. It did not take long for her to get into it and squeal with delight as she spotted one! It was so fun to see Ainsley and Ruby so excited for her! Of course explaining, just one more piece of chocolate to Sienna took a while to register, but eventually she got it!
We went to a wonderful service at our church, and ended our day over at "Camp H" for a fabulous dinner! Thanks Liz & Jon! We are so blessed by this family!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Sienna's English Immersion!
It is an English explosion over here this evening!!! Jeff and I are in awe as she repeats what her sisters are saying!!!! As I type, the girls are teaching her one of the songs from Ainsley's Easter concert, "Here Comes the King!" Sienna is singing, "Here comes the King, the Lord of life...." I am pretty sure that Jesus is smiling right now!!! What a blessing she is! We have had a wonderful weekend with the girls!!!!
HAPPY EASTER!
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