Some Days...

Some days I think of the time we spent on the other side of the globe bonding with our baby girl. 

I think of the days that she just cried and cried.  I think of the days she laughed and played.

  

I want to remember every moment.  I feel like I didn't take enough pictures and I didn't cherish enough time there.  Sure, it's not like we were just wasting time; I mean, we were obviously totally preoccupied.  Some days I just miss it.  The innocence of those 10 days before the chaos of normal life.  The time we spent just loving each other, even through screaming tantrums or nonstop sobbing. I'm beyond thankful for where we are now, but some days I just wish we could go back.

  

Next time (if there is a next time) I will take more pictures, I will breath in more of that place, I will treasure my time there.

How can it be?!

Today makes 6 months since the day we met our precious princess.  I will never forget those first moments and days.  They were some of the most precious.
I, however, have thoroughly enjoyed watching and experiencing JG's growth over the last 6 months.  We have watched so many firsts through her eyes.  Some have been incredible moments, others, not so much.  She loves hard and hates hard.  She plays hard and sleeps hard.  She laughs hard and cries hard.
Her language skills have grown by leaps and bounds.  Her pediatrician is AMAZED every time she sees her.  We are amazed every day by the new things that come out of her mouth!
I would say the 2nd thing that I am amazed by is how incredibly we have all adjusted.  She, of course, has her days of sadness; but I of course have my days too!  She is so happy, so well behaved, so in love with all of us and we are so in love with her.  It's just so amazing!
The 3rd thing that has amazed me is how stinking fast her hair is growing!!!!!!  It's CRAZY! (and's it's driving me insane!)


God continues to amaze me in this whole process.  It seems like she's been with us all her life.  Her smile and laugh are incredibly contagious.  We could spend hours just watching her.
All I can say is GOD IS GOOD!!!  His love and grace never fail.  I have learned over the last 6 months SO much about grace.  His grace over me, I can't even fathom...

Thank you all so much for your continued prayers.
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