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....

Friday, November 28, 2008

What I am thankful for...







The 24 days I have been able to spend with my new daughter.
Matthew participated in a school concert for the first time and did great.
Provision during a tough economy.
Spending time with Kyle.
My family.
All this food!!!!

Amisha absolutely loved Thanksgiving. She loved the company and the food. She spent at least 45 minutes eating. You can see if she doesn't like something she will hold it out on her tongue until you can remove it for her. When she is full she loves to play with her food. After dinner we went out in the cold and dark and played ball. She loves outside and was the last one to come in after I had to drag her in. She is the light of our lives right now.
It couldn't of been a more blessed Thanksgiving.

2 comments:

Peter and Nancy said...

Happy Thanksgiving! She looks like she's doing so well.
-- Nancy (Anya Rashi's mama)

Cindy said...

What a great Thanksgiving for you---Amisha is lovely and looks very happy. God Bless you for bringing her home--she will bring much joy to you. she already is, you have a beautiful family..