As we ride through this roller coaster called adoption, we have our highs and lows. Today was definitely a high. We received another referral. We are starting the process for a four year old girl! We have named her Grace Mary. Her birth name is difficult to spell and pronounce. It is Kettelie, we figure Gracie is close, but we will see how she does. Many months ago, I dreamt about a girl. When we went to Haiti we were certain God had a girl, yet when the situation came up to add a child, it was Alex. At the time, we were a bit confused, but somehow we knew that was the way to go. Then, we lost Nate and again wondered if there was to be a girl, and here she is!!!
She is a bit older than we anticipated, but we know in our heart of hearts she belongs here. We feel a bit overwhelmed at God's grace for us. She is an amazing gift and we cannot wait to meet her. To be honest, I spent my day dreaming of painting her room in shades of pink with castles. A room fit for a princess.
The kids are excited. Zachary wants her to go to preschool at his school so he can be with her. He talks about walking her in and looking out for her. He feels so responsible already. He then wanted to be sure he learned all he could about Star Wars Legos so that he can teach Alex. He is amazing. Today, we will ride that wave and celebrate our blessings.
I am so delighted for you! How fun to start dreaming about painting a pink room, and buying precious little girl clothes. Boys are fun in so may ways, but there is just something about dressing up a little girl who KNOWS she is beautiful :) I can't wait to help you with hair stuff when the time comes!
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