So much has happened since I last shared. We have been praying for a
miracle. Many have joined us in
prayer and support as we battle for our daughter. Praying that she would have a heart change., decide to accept what is best for her
now and in the future, for her to hear truth, receive truth, and choose
truth.
After an unedited conversation with my daughter when I
decided that I had nothing to lose.
That night I received a call that sounded like her sharing heartfelt
truths that she had chosen to accept and believe. One day turned into three
that turned into more giving us reason to believe that our daughter is pursuing
her family for the first time.
We have made some great strides. We are on a journey, we have not arrived, BUT, I do believe
we have turned a corner.
Tonight we sat
down and looked at pictures from our time in country for the very first
time. It was a positive experience
reflecting on some times we had, particularly our initial meeting and time in
region. We laughed some, had some
serious moments, and I learned more about my daughters. The pictures had a theme with one
little girl and a bigger girl who were with me in most of the pictures at the
orphanage. One recalled, “I was so
jealous when she sat on your lap, I was fighting her for you and I won, forever
and ever! The other recalled, “oh
mom she really liked you and she wanted you to be her mom too.” I believe there was some healing, more
reminders of what was desired, more love, more bonding, and an overwhelming
sense that everything is going to be alright.
Look what we found. The only pictures of the girls before we were united.
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| This is the first picture that was taken of them at the orphanage. |
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| This photo was taken the year Ben & I met. We had no idea our daughters were waiting. |
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| Middle is my girl. The girl can DANCE! |
