We were able to introduce her to many of our extended family who had not yet met her as well as some very dear friends that we've known for over 20 years.
- Friends that have pretty much watched me grow up since high school
- Friends that I have learned so much from over the years
- Several women that I consider mentors in my life who have taught me so much in past years and who I still respect and look up to for so many reasons
- Friends that I've done ministry alongside of during and after college
- Friends that I've gone to youth camps with and on mission trips (oh the stories!)
Just seeing so many of these dear people brings back so many fun, sweet, crazy, and humorous memories from past years. If we could have stayed for hours and talked, I know that we would have reminisced about so many things.
'B' also met her great-grandmother for the first time. Great-grandma has been having some real struggles in the last month since we left for China and returned. Her memory is far worse and she fell a week ago and broke her arm and hurt her hip, so getting to see Little Miss when she arrived from China wasn't quite possible. However, it was fun to watch these two interact and watch grandma wink at her and the two play peek-a-boo at the kitchen table and just enjoy spending time with her.
She also got to hang out with her uncle a bit and saw and interacted with her first dog. (that was hilarious) She couldn't decide what to do at one point when she was with my brother and there was our family's little dog coming up from behind her. By the time she left, I think she had warmed up to the idea, but it was fun watching her facial expressions and we swear she said "doggie" at one point in the evening.
Nate and I first want to thank my mom who did an amazing job of putting together such a sweet and special day for us and Brielle. (and for anyone else that assisted in this endeavor) I know what it's like to plan and coordinate events and showers and though it can be a lot of fun to do, I know the hours of work that went into it and it was such a sweet day enjoyed by all. Thank you for going above and beyond and as always- the "little details" that make a day special. It was beautiful and so much fun to be able to introduce our little one to every one for a brief period of time.
We'd lastly like to thank those who came out who we haven't seen in quite a while and for blessing our daughter. We know without a doubt that many of you have fervently prayed for her from before she was even born and before we were even matched with her- in fact, a few of you wrote adoption reference letters for us when we were beginning our process! We cannot begin to express how much we've appreciate each of your prayers that have been uplifted before the Father during our adoption. We know that it's because of so many of you praying, that our time before China and while in China went so smoothly and continues to go well since coming home.
We truly stand amazed at the ways that God has continue to provide for 'B' and meet every need. God has provided everything we have needed for her and that is not an accident, but a tribute to a very faithful God that you truly cannot out-give. There were even a few surprises that we discovered later after coming home Saturday that just sort of blew us away. You know who you are and we thank you. (one day, she will too)
Thank you all for sharing in such a sweet time together with us this weekend! Our hearts are smiling big and are truly full.
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