one (blessed, amazing, joyous) year.

ONE leap year.

366 days.

The number of days we have this preciousness home with us.

I have kissed her millions of times more than 366.  I have held and hugged her hundreds of hours.  I have prayed for her repeatedly and been amazed at how beautifully she is adjusting to life in our family.

I have loved watching her personality unfold.  It has been remarkable to hear her put American words to her thoughts.  I have treasured mommy moments of washing clothes and realizing there's another little person creating laundry for me.  It's been no big stretch to make one more plate of food for each meal.  

The bottom line:  This little girl needed a family.  

And you know what?  

I think we needed her even more.  

A place to call home.  

A mom and a dad to love her.  

A FAMILY.

And the most amazing part of all... our family.

I thank the Lord all the time for allowing us the grace to welcome her home.  

Some days I cannot stop smiling when a little 

black-headed, 

dark brown-eyed, 

cocoa-skinned girl 

calls me Mommy.  

Unbelievable.

I'm abundantly blessed.

I celebrate this day by praising the Lord for His goodness to our family
and remembering the original Gotcha Day.  

Blessings, angela