Exactly two weeks from today we will be on a plane headed to China. Somehow it doesn't feel real, like it is just some distant dream. We are really going to China, that in and of itself is crazy, but to know we will actually be united with our daughter is overwhelming. To be able to hold her and touch her, for the face in the photos and videos to be right in front of us, is the most beautiful dream. I have checked rechecked, and will probably recheck a million more times before we go, our packing list. I am doing my best to not pull the suitcases out until one week away. I can pack Ariana's stuff, hopefully that will help curb the desire. I am sure I am bringing so many things we won't need, but I am bringing them none the less. My type A side is running the show right now. :) Everyone please be praying for our trip, and for our first meeting. Pray for this precious baby that it not be to hard for her, and for us that we know how to comfort her. I have learned so much, I've read and studied and yet I know most of that will go out the window as we get to know her. I know that God has been with us, and He alone will walk us through this time...
To my sweet Ariana Grace, I cannot wait to meet you, and although I know this time will be hard for you, I trust that it is for you good, I promise to love you with my life, to fight for you and teach you all I can... but mostly I promise to point you to God everyday. To do my best to teach you that although I will fail, God will not.
To Ashlyn and Destin, you are so precious to me, you have filled my life with joy and laughter, I am so proud of you both. So proud of the love you have both shown for this little one you have never met. You have already become her big sister and brother. I am so excited to take this journey with you. I cannot wait to see you together.. I know she will adore you both.
To my hubby, my love, words cannot express how proud I am of you. You have worked so hard to make this possible. Thank you for every moment, for fighting for her, and our family. You have worked countless hours, and made a million calls, you have truly taken every step of this journey with me. You could have stood back and let me handle it all, but you jumped in and carried the load. I love you with all I am, and I cannot wait to see our baby in her daddies arms. :)
For all these beautiful gifts... the glory belongs to God alone... thank you Father
Me
