I feel like most of what I've posted lately about our adoption journey has been timeline and checklist related - we've done this, we still need to do that - you get the drift. I feel like these timelines and checklists are insulating my heart a little bit right now - protecting me from getting too attached or too excited about the reality of where our journey is leading. But I realized this afternoon as I gazed at the one picture we have of our sweet little girl, that the emotion I've been trying to keep in check is starting to overflow!
We know her name and I've memorized every inch of her picture - her perfect little mouth, her sweet cheeks, her beautiful long eyelashes - be still my heart! The literal ache to hold her catches me off-guard at times! I find myself waking several times in the night, asking God to protect her - to hold her in His hands - to somehow help her know that she's loved and thought about and prayed for! That her family is coming for her soon!
We can't show her face until she is officially a "Thomas girl", but I just wanted to give you a glimpse of the priceless little girl that has stolen our hearts!
We know her name and I've memorized every inch of her picture - her perfect little mouth, her sweet cheeks, her beautiful long eyelashes - be still my heart! The literal ache to hold her catches me off-guard at times! I find myself waking several times in the night, asking God to protect her - to hold her in His hands - to somehow help her know that she's loved and thought about and prayed for! That her family is coming for her soon!
We can't show her face until she is officially a "Thomas girl", but I just wanted to give you a glimpse of the priceless little girl that has stolen our hearts!
Kristi,
ReplyDeleteI have been so excited to read about your adoption journey for the last month or so. It is so awesome that your family has been given the opportunity to bless and be blessed by her. And do not worry about the timelines and check lists. I enjoy knowing what to pray for you!
Hi Krystal! Thank you so much for praying for us! I would love to know more about all that's going on with you too as you get ready to head to the mission field - do you have a blog?
ReplyDeleteKristi! How exciting!!! I love love love this picture, and we're going to print out our own little copy to add to our prayer board as we keep praying for your little sweetheart and your journey! Can't wait to hug that little girl one of these days! Love to you all =)
ReplyDeleteSo precious! She is one of the luckiest little girls I know to be blessed to be a part of your family! God's plan is perfect!
ReplyDeleteAwww! Thank you for sharing in our joy and excitement!!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to feel like I "know" someone on the same path as us! And Oh MY, I remember the beautiful eyelashes on your little one! I just stare at our picture and pick out every little detail! Are you sending clothes? Shoes? I have no idea how to decide what size?!? But it feels so good to think soon she will know we are coming!
ReplyDeleteHi Kati! I'm so excited we get to send a package! I think I'm going to send a couple of cotton dresses - that way it won't matter if they're exactly the right size. We're going to go this weekend and pick out the other items to send - I'm thinking a couple of small toys, a stuffed animal (or something else snuggly), a couple bags of goodies to share with everyone and definitely a photo book! Do you have any other good ideas? I'm most excited that we'll have new pictures and video to stare at! :)
ReplyDeleteKristi,
ReplyDeleteI was at mom's yesterday and saw the pic of our new niece! Mom has a big 8 x 10 printed out and posted to the refrigerator! I love reading your posts along this journey. You have always had one of the most tender hearts, this little girl is going to be so blessed w/ her new family. You are all in our prayers. Is there anything specific we can pray for? Is there anything that you need that we can help out with? We love you all!
Hi Kris! Yes, right now we are specifically praying for Alli's safety while she's in the orphanage and also that we'll be able to have her home by Christmas! Thank you for praying along with us! We love you guys!!
ReplyDeleteHi Kristi, I too am glad to be on this adoption journey with you guys! I'll join you in praying that your little darling is home for Christmas. Perhaps we'll end up being there at the same time. :)
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