For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope.....

...for who hopes for what he already sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it. Romans 8:24-25
While most people start a blog at the beginning of their adoption journey I find myself putting together one at the end. Why? It can be answered by the first question they ask you when you start to put together the blog..."Title for your blog?" That was enough to stop me. Something so personal...what should my blog say? I knew it should express HOPE. Knowing there is hope in every situation, at every place in your life and that hope can never run out. We're adding to our family again: a little girl named Amisha. She will have spent her first three years in an orphanage this coming October 10th. I wonder if she held on to hope... she has a condition called schizencephaly. Her time here on earth will be determined by complications as time passes. For now we will bring her home, love her and hope....

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

How can you love someone more than you ever think possible?

































I lovingly call her my "ma zombie" because she walks around the house saying "ma, ma, ma, ma, ma..." in a monotone voice, but last night when I was holding her she pointed at herself and said nothing and pointed at me and said "MA!". Oh, that is one moment I will never forget.
Pics are of Jonathan and her being there own snowman since we have no snow and her out shopping for our Christmas tree.

5 comments:

Amanda said...

I'm so happy to hear that she is idenitifying with you. Prasun will sit in the floor and say "Mom" to which I reply "yes" and he starts over. He had my heart when he started popping his head up at night when I was putting him to sleep to give me a kiss. Glad to hear Amisha is doing so well.

Anonymous said...

Hi Debbie,

Love the carrots! Yes, Amisha wins your heart immediately with the beautiful eyes and smile.

I know with the unconditional love she gets each day from the family, she will make strides that will totally surprise you. Yes, she is on an upward climb both mentally and physically. Bless her little heart.

Grandma Judy

Cindy said...

Yay Amisha. It is truly amazing how fast these beautiful children learn...Thanks for sharing.

And, yes, it is also amazing how fast you fall in love with these beauties.

Pam said...

Love the posts! She is a doll, I'm glad she is adjusting well for you!
Pam
Momma to Micah ISRC 07

Kristi W. said...

What a beautiful little thing she is. I'm so happy that things are going well for your family during the transition! How great that she said Ma!!! I'm so glad that the crying phase is over. I'm sure you are glad too! Keep posting please! :)

Kristi