Our first meeting
One year ago today Kevin and I walked into the orphanage to meet our daughter for the first time. It was an exciting time--I couldn't wait to see her face to face, touch her and just kiss her. It was an amazing day and she warmed up to us by the end of the visit. We are so amazed at how much she has learned since that day and how well she has adjusted to all the new things around her. She has learned a new language, eats different food, has new friends, goes to a new school, lives with her family, wears different clothes, goes to church and many other things. I am not sure how I would have adjusted to all these new things but we are so proud of her and that she has just learned so much. She seems to be very happy (most days--I keep reminding myself she is 4). She loves to sing, listen to music, eat KIT-KATS, color and doodle, go shopping for new clothes, play Legos, play house, ice cream, watching BOZ videos, popcorn, playing outside, camping, going to the beach, going in her sister's bed and even cuddling with mom on those days when we can sleep in a little.
We are so thankful for the many blessings we have and we continue to thank God for the amazing adoption story we have to tell. We know that he guided us each step of the way on our journey and placed Anjali in our family for a reason. Thanks for your prayers and thoughts for our family the last year--we couldn't have done it without the support of friends and family.
3 comments:
How richly God has blessed our families! Reflecting on the events of a year ago and the change in my daughter since our first meeting at that orphanage far away (also on Nov. 13), I can certainly see the hand of God in what transpired. It was wonderful to have met you at the embassy almost a year ago- and incredible to witness Anjali's transformation into a fully integrated member of your family.
We are so glad she is a part of our family. It's seems like she has always been here. WE love her so much!! Tyler, Sara Lauryn and Logan
What a transformation Anjali has had since she has been here, she is experiencing so much love and acceptance and most of all she knows that Jesus loves her so much. Thanks for giving her a stable home and giving us another wonderful grandaughter. Love you all and may God bless you always with his love and grace.
Love Grandma Mich
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