First a Pearl, then Three Rubies!!

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Happy Mother's Day!

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Once upon a time, there was a child ready to be born.

The child asked God,

"They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow,

but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?"

God replied, "Among the many angels, I chose one for you.

She will be waiting for you and will take care of you."

"But tell me, here in heaven, I don't do anything but sing."

He said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you

every day,

and you will feel your angel's love and be happy."

"And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me, if I don't know the language that men talk?"

"Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear,

and with much patience your angel will teach you to speak."

"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you, " the little child asked.

God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray."

"I've heard on earth there are bad people. Who will protect me?"

"Your angel will defend you even if it means risking it's life," God promised.

"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore," the child said.

"Your angel will always talk to you about me,

and will teach you the way to come back to me,

even though I will always be next to you."

At that moment, there was so much peace in heaven,

but voices from earth could be heard, and the child, in a hurry, asked softly,

"Oh God, if I am about to leave now, please tell me my angel's name."

God silenced all fear when He said, "Your angel's name is of no importance.

You will simply call her...

Mommy."

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Saturday, May 8, 2010

Celebrating The Gift of Her Rubiness!

9:11 AM |

There has been a great deal of conversation lately amongst the adoption community about celebrating what some refer to as "Gotcha Day." It is true, not all of these much anticipated days are happy. Those of you who followed our journey to Sienna know they can be a mix of joy and heartbreak. So, as we were looking at this day, the third anniversary of Ruby Tuesday I decided to ask Ruby if she would like to celebrate... Her response was "yes!" Can I have a balloon and a special dessert?

So today we will celebrate our special little girl with balloons and strawberry shortcake! We will celebrate the plan that God had for Ruby Mei. And, we will continue to pray that one day she will understand why this is her story... Her Rubiness has brought more joy and energy to one house than you could ever dream of. She is smart, funny, dramatic, passionate, competitive, happy and deeply loved. To me there is no difference in the way she came into my arms. She has made me love deeper, and she has taught me definitely more than I will ever teach her.

But, perhaps one of the greatest gifts we have been blessed to give Ruby this year is the gift of a sister who shares a piece of her story.. And, God blessed me with this last night as I was tucking Sienna in... Sienna crawled across her bed to Ruby.. She gently kissed her on the cheek while Ruby was sleeping and softly told her, "I love you Mei Mei..." As I choked back the tears of this precious moment, it came to me that these girls were born to be sisters. You see, Ruby may have more questions than I can answer one day. But, without a doubt I do believe that her destiny was to be in our family. This was not a random match. God new from the beginning, that Yue Meng Ru was going to be Ruby Mei R. and that she would change our hearts forever! So, that is what I choose to celebrate today! It will always be one of the most special days of my life. And, if one day Ruby does not want to celebrate this anniversary, we will respect that. But, I will always quietly give thanks for one of the most God ordained moments Jeff and I have ever shared.

"For I know the plans I have for you declares

the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you hope and a future."

~Jeremiah 29:11

Blessings,

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Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Wordless Wednesday!

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Friday, April 30, 2010

Two Months with Sienna Grace!

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If I had the time tonight, I would write in detail about how our lives have been blessed by this little girl in the past two months. If I had the time I would try to make you understand how truly brave this child is. Or, I would tell you how she willingly has accepted her new family. Or how she has learned to trust us. Or how she has softened in her reactions to things. Or what a special sister she has proven herself to be. Or how the child that barely let us hold her in China lifts up her arms to us now. Or how Sienna gets so excited when she has something to tell us. Or, how truly sweet it is to see her bow her head to pray. Or, what a miracle it is to hear her give thanks for her "Baba, Mama, Jei Jei, and Mei Mei" at the dinner table! Or how happy she is when she accomplishes something. Or how much she loves going to school with Ruby. Or how sweet her voice is when she says she is sorry. Or how smart she is. Or how her eyes sparkle when she smiles.. Or how beautiful she is when she sleeps. Or what it's like to see her take her sisters hands as they lead her. And so much more...

But, since I don't have time for all of that, I will just say that Sienna Grace was hand chosen to be at this very place at this very time. God just knew we needed her here. She has captured our hearts one smile, one touch, one tear, one tender moment at a time!

"The flower that blooms

in adversity is the most

rare and beautiful of all."

~Mulan

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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Cherry Blossoms!

9:51 PM |

The Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom here so I took the girls back to the Arboretum today. The landscape was spectacular!

These beautiful tutu's were a gift from our sweet Denver friends. Thanks Joanne and Anna. We loved seeing you on Sunday!

Something discovered today... Sienna does not like the feel of tall grass on her feet. So, our photo shoot was a short one!! But, so worth it to be take in the gorgeous views!

This is one beautiful Spring to be thankful for!

Blessings,

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Wordless Wednesday!

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Monday, April 26, 2010

Thankful for my awesome Husband!

9:44 PM |

Thanks for the birthday messages! My husband made it a perfect day! Since Jeff does not get much air time over here at The Pearl & The Rubies, I thought it was time to love on him!

Let's just say he was speaking my love language on Saturday! He took the girls all day and told me to go shopping!!!!! Yes, you heard that ladies... Take the day, buy yourself something special and have it wrapped for your birthday! Like any "obedient" wife, I did as I was told! I stayed in my PJ's until noon, took a long shower, and went shopping! I was even planning to get my nails done, but there just wasn't time... The funniest part of the day is that I went to my favorite boutique ready to buy something cute, and I couldn't find one thing I just had to have. No worries, I went to another great store in the area and found two cute things! :)

I came home to beautiful flowers, a gigantic balloon, a fun gift certificate and cards that made me cry! One hour later some dear friends and my sister joined us for the perfect dinner party hosted by my wonderful husband! It was a very special birthday! And, Miss Sienna Grace completely got it. She had so much fun! And, I loved having her here to celebrate with me!

Jeff, thank you for making me feel so special! You knew exactly what I needed. It was the best birthday present ever!!! "Love Love!"